Detective Conan is a manga series released in January 1994. The work created by Gosho Aoyama currently contains 101 volumes.
In total, more than 230 million copies were sold worldwide. A real phenomenon! The manga was converted into an anime back in 1996. To date, more than 1000 episodes have been filmed.
There are also 25 animated films featuring a little detective. The latest, The Bride of Shibuya, was released in France on May 18th.
Რ About?
The story is about the character of Shinichi Kudo, a 17-year-old young man, a genius detective in his spare time. He was captured during the investigation. But instead of killing him, the bandits, men dressed in black, force him to absorb a substance that makes him a 6-year-old boy.
His parents, who live abroad, take him to Ran, his childhood friend, and his father, next to a detective named Konan Edogawa, a nephew of Professor Agassa, a friend of Shinich’s parents. A young person with the appearance of a child will never stop restoring his real appearance …
From what age should you watch this anime?
The editors of AlloCiné recommend this program from the age of 10 years. The series may seem simple and accessible to everyone, but the investigation still requires concentration. Not all children will have the patience to complete the puzzle.
What does it look like ?
Why do your teens love it?
- Because the characters are attractive and convey beautiful values such as courage, rejection or a sense of sacrifice. Shinichi possesses an ultra-positive personality and never gives up.
- Because the world suggested by the anime pushes us into one of each other’s most incredible investigations.
- Because the animation is excellent and the VF duplication is absolutely delicious.
3 important characters to better understand who your child is talking about
- Shinichi Kudo, 17, is a prominent footballer and also a fan of Sherlock Holmes. His father is the bestselling author Yusaku Kudo, and his mother is former actor Yukiko Kudo. Both bequeathed to him the wonderful spirit of subtraction, which had already enabled him to solve numerous murder cases. After rejuvenating himself with the poison he gave the two blacks, Shinich aims to find their criminal organization. To go incognito, he created a new identity as Konan Edogawa and now lives with his girlfriend Ran. To avoid suspicion, Conan attends elementary school like all children his age. Together with his classmates, Ayum, Genta, and Mitsuhiko, he founded the Junior Detective Club. In order not to endanger his relatives, Shinich does his best to hide his true identity from those around him. His bizarre rejuvenation is known only to a handful of selected individuals, such as Professor Agasa. Despite the unfavorable situation, Shinich continues to open all the crimes committed in his environment and to say that he has his case clear is unconvincing …
- Ran Maure has been a friend of Shinich since childhood. Special signs: His kindness and help. But be careful, beneath this apparent obedience lies an excellent karateka who does not hesitate to use his art in an emergency. Rani’s parents are private detective Kogoro Mori and lawyer Eri Kisak. Since they live separately, Rani tries in every way to unite them, so far, in vain. After Shinchi disappears, the concerned Rani addresses Professor Agasa. This is the case when he meets his rejuvenated friend who introduces himself as Konan Edogawa. Rani decides to take the boy home and greets him like a little brother. However, Shinich, who is secretly in love, misses her terribly. Over time, Ran repeatedly suspects Conan that he is in fact Shinichi. Until now, the latter has always managed to find a parade to dispel a friend’s doubts.
- Like Conan, little Ai Haibara looks like a completely normal child, at least at first glance. In fact, he also experienced the rejuvenating side effects of the poison APTX 4869, which he created himself. Real name Shiho Miano, he worked as a scientist in a black organization, code-named “Sherry”. However, on the day the organization killed its leader, Shiho rebelled against them. With this he was kidnapped by men dressed in black and decided to end his life using APTX 4869. But, like Shinichi, the 18-year-old girl suddenly turned into a small schoolgirl, which allowed her to break off the connection and run away. Men dressed in black. During the escape, he was taken away by Professor Agasa, with whom they formed a new identity for Shiho, now known as Ai Haibara. His most striking character traits are intellect and analytical mind. He also has a special charm and often shows sarcasm, which does not match the appearance of his little girl. Having become a member of the junior detectives, he does not seem to be indifferent towards Conan.
An anecdote that will surprise your teenager!
- Detective Conan collects a lot of information, from Sherlock Holmes to Arsen Lupine through Agate Christie, Hercule Poirot or Jules Megret.
- The protagonist himself’s first name refers to the author of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Its name, Edogawa, comes from the Japanese master of detective fiction, Ranpo Edugawa.
- Commissioner Juzo Megure is a reference for our National Jules Maigret. As for Professor Agassa, he has the surname inspired by Agatha Christie.
- The restaurant where Megure loves to eat is called “Colombo”, which reminds us of thriller lovers of a well-known police lieutenant.
- Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet, released in 2021, grossed over 7.65 billion yen at the box office and became the third highest grossing film in the world. The film was released in France on May 26, 2021. He attracted more than 20,000 fans.
Where to watch this anime and what will it cost you?
Is included DNA (6.99 euros per month). On Netflix (2 seasons – from € 8.99 to € 17.99 per month)
Also available in manga (currently 99 volumes have been released in France and are still in print, sold for 6.85 euros each by the publishing house Cana).
Which other anime to watch next with your teen?
- Spy X Family, for its hilarious spy party.
- Bungo Stray Dogs, for investigation, mystery and supernatural powers.
- One Piece, in terms of its river series, as well as Conan and his 1000 episodes and his sympathetic protagonist.
Source: allocine
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
