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John H. Watson

Doctor John H. Watson (ジョン・H・ワトソン, Jon H Watoson) is the closest friend and trusted companion of Sherlock Holmes in the Moriarty the Patriot series. Using the pen name “Conan Doyle,” Watson publishes accounts of Holmes’s investigations as a series of novels, helping to bring the detective’s exploits to public attention.

Appearance

John H. Watson is a young man with short ash-blond hair and brown eyes. He typically dresses in a green three-piece suit paired with a brown vest, maintaining a neat and classic style. He often carries a cane, although Sherlock Holmes frequently points out that it is unnecessary for him. Watson stands at an above-average height of 5’10” (179 cm).

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Personality

John H. Watson is intelligent, sociable, and grounded in a strong sense of morality. In contrast to Sherlock Holmes’s often questionable methods, Watson firmly adheres to the law and ethical standards. He is deeply disturbed when Sherlock considers killing for the sake of obtaining information, and after Sherlock eventually commits murder, Watson confronts him, warning that the weight of the act will remain with him forever.

A former army doctor who served in the Afghan War, Watson carries emotional scars and lingering trauma from his experiences, which initially caused him to rely on a cane for support despite having physically healed.

Before meeting Mary Morstan, John was known to be quite popular with women. Sherlock often remarks on this, noting that Watson frequently carried the scent of different women’s perfumes.

Origin

John H. Watson is inspired by Dr. Watson, the iconic companion of Sherlock Holmes from Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories. In Moriarty the Patriot, John adopts the pen name “Conan Doyle” as a tribute to the real-life author, publishing the accounts of Sherlock Holmes’s cases under this alias.

Relationships

Sherlock Holmes
John is Sherlock’s closest friend and trusted companion. While he greatly respects Sherlock’s deductive abilities, he often acts as a moral anchor, reminding him of ethical boundaries. Despite being shocked and disapproving of some of Sherlock’s more extreme actions, John remains a loyal supporter, offering guidance and emotional support when needed.

Mary Morstan
Mary is John’s wife and a significant source of happiness in his life. After meeting her, John settles into a more peaceful existence, balancing his work as a doctor and novelist while building a life with her. Their relationship is portrayed as warm and stable, providing John with much-needed emotional grounding.

Trivia

    • John ranked ninth in both the first and second character popularity polls.
    • He currently works as both a doctor and a novelist, living happily with Mary in a detached home purchased with his book royalties.
    • He enjoys peaceful days and having fun.
    • He dislikes feeling sad and being overwhelmed with work.
    • His current concern is that while searching for new staff for his private practice, many of the applicants turn out to be fans of detectives and his novels.