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That was it. The trick.
Conan observed each one. Koji kept adjusting his tie—nervous. Mika’s paint-stained fingers tapped a rhythm. Shin looked at his watch every ten seconds. And Reiko… Reiko smiled when she thought no one was looking.
According to viewer rankings on IMDb, some of the most highly-rated early episodes include: The Moonlight Sonata Murder Case (Episode 11) conan detective episodes
Not every great detective episode involves a murder. The recurring appearances of Kaitou Kid, the phantom thief, introduce a different flavor of mystery. These episodes focus on "how-to" puzzles—how did the thief enter a high-security vault? How did he disappear into thin air?
When we think of quintessential episodes, we often think of the Shrine Maiden case (Episode 136-137), where a legend of a curse manifests in a bloody reality, or the Moonlight Sonata Murder Case (Episode 11), which remains one of the darkest and most emotionally resonant entries in the canon. These episodes showcase author Gosho Aoyama’s love for Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, proving that even within a 20-minute runtime (or a two-part special), a complex web of clues can be woven. That was it
While the episodic murders provide consistent entertainment, the episodes involving the Black Organization are the true pulse of the show. These are the high-stakes detective episodes where the mystery shifts from "who killed this person?" to "how can I survive and reclaim my life?"
Conan’s rivalry with Kid is a highlight of the series. These episodes often lean into the more "magical" or theatrical side of crime, providing a lighter but equally intellectual challenge for our pint-sized detective. The battle of wits between the master of disguise and the master of logic is a fan-favorite trope that keeps the series fresh. Special Episodes and Long Arcs Koji kept adjusting his tie—nervous
The Gathering of the Detectives! Shinichi Kudo vs. Kaitou Kid (Episode 219) The Desperate Revival (Episodes 188–193) Head-to-Head Match with the Black Organization (Episode 345) Content Guidelines for New Viewers
The broken clock at 9:15 was a double bluff. It wasn’t the time of death—it was a clue. The killer wanted us to think the lawyer died then. But the real time of death was 8:45, when the power first flickered. The killer moved the clock’s hands to 9:15 to frame the other heirs who had alibis for that later time.
Reiko’s smile vanished. “That’s absurd! Why would I—?”
