Lets talk about William (Liams) possible real Name: We know “William James Moriarty” is an alias in Yuukoku no Moriarty / Moriarty the Patriot, but what if Liam’s birth name was actually Adam?
And no, I’m not just picking it randomly – this would actually be the ultimate hidden Easter egg for Sherlock fans.
On the German Wikipedia page for Professor Moriarty (Arthur Conan Doyle’s), it mentions that the character was inspired not only by Adam Worth—the famed “Napoleon of Crime”— but possibly also by Robert Louis Stevenson or even the notorious Jonathan Wild - So when I was brainstorming potential real names for Yuukoku’s “William James Moriarty,” three possibilities just clicked:
1. Adam (a nod to Adam Worth) Name meaning: Man or Humanity
2. Robert (a tribute to Robert Louis Stevenson) Name Meaning: Godlike-bright (I mean we have Louis as his Brother?)
3. Jonathan (a subtle wink to Jonathan Wild). Name Meaning: Gift of God
→ My Favorite is Adam - here is why:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle based his fictional Moriarty on a real person: Adam Worth (1844–1902).
→ Worth was an American-born criminal mastermind operating in London, called by Scotland Yard “The Napoleon of Crime.”
→ He was refined, highly intelligent, and lived like a gentleman – exactly like Yuukoku’s Liam.
If Liam’s original name was “Adam,” it would be a subtle nod to the real-life figure who inspired Moriarty in the first place.
→ In Victorian England, “Adam” would have sounded plain, working-class – perfect for a boy from humble origins.
Changing it to “William James Moriarty” would give him the aristocratic credibility to infiltrate high society.
→ In the Yuukoku soundtrack S2E, there’s a track titled Ω – Omega
Alpha / Adam = the beginning, Omega = the end.
Adam as the first man, the human origin point of change. Liam is the beginning and end of the Moriarty Plan. He creates it, and he’s ready to die with it if necessary.
“Adam” as his real name makes that symbolism painfully perfect.
Let me know your Thoughts :)
