Welcome! MeitanteiBunshou here with some thoughts on today’s Detective Conan.

Never knew what these were used for. Thought they were only for aesthetics, but they are used to scare off animals (specifically dear). I do like how the title gives off a “When the Bell Tolls” vibe to it.

This Week’s Translation

ホテルの日本庭園で茶道の師範が殺される事件が! 現場についた小五郎のおじさんとボクが高木刑事や千葉刑事から話を聞いたら、庭園の鳥を撮影に来てたカメラマンさんが偶然その瞬間を撮ってて犯行時刻がわかったんだって。 でもその写真には…!?

TVオリジナル 「鹿威しが響く刻(トキ)」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) April 26, 2025

A tea ceremony master was killed in a hotel’s Japanese garden! Kogoro and I arrived on the scene, and we got info from Takagi and Chiba. That’s when we found out a photographer who came to take pictures of birds in the garden. The photographer also happened to have taken a photo of the murder at the exact time giving them the time of the crime. But what’s in that photo…?

Anime Original “When the Shishiodoshi Sounds” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victim

駒田　潤（46）茶人
Komada Jun (46) Tea Ceremony Master

容疑者　ー　Suspects

本宮　健 （32）カメラマン
Motomiya Takeru (32) Photographer

森田　敏樹　（36）大学准教授
Morita Toshiki (36) Associate Professor

尾川　英明　（34）茶人
Okawa Hideaki (34) Tea Ceremony Master

木島　誠人　（57）森の管理人
Kijima Masato (27) Forest Caretaker

It was interesting to see more suspects this time around. Even without Conan’s hint it was easy to follow. The way Takeru set up the camera was an interesting trick. The timing had to be perfect in order to get that shot. Wonder how calculated this was?

I wonder what would’ve happened if his plan got messed up due to a deer or something showing up🦌.

At first it felt as though the forest caretaker knew more than he let on. Also, curious as to why he didn’t them that video of Okawa arguing with his tea ceremony master in the first place? They were bound to get Morita involved in this as a suspect, so if he wanted to clear up suspicion (or place more suspicion on Okawa) it would have been a good idea to show them that video. On another note, if he wants that moss that bad, he can always ask the caretaker to get some for him. It seems like they are on good terms.

The motive was reasonable. Komada would have been better off as a host instead of tricking women at a tea house. I get that Detective Conan deals with a lot of murders, but I wouldn’t mind someone swindling the swindler once in a while instead going straight to murder.

Next Episode is…

Ah! It looks we are getting one – a tie-in to this year’s movie!

At least I hope from how the title seems to be a shout out to the movie title.
We haven’t seen Kogoro’s cool side in a bit so hopefully he can solve a case on his own soon. Perhaps even in the next episode as it seems Megure is asking the favor. Surely Conan would honor Kogoro’s pride as a detective right… right (^-^; 。。。?

As for the Conan Hint: Lady’s Meal Set – レディースセット

Until next time 👋

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Welcome! MeitanteiBunshou here with some thoughts on today’s Detective Conan.

This Week in Detective Conan

But first, I’d like to talk about One-eyed Flashback. It premiered on Friday in Japan but luckily, they made a novelization of it, so look forward to a review. For those learning Japanese, I find these books to be a good way to get in practice while also enjoying the story. Plus, it has furigana which comes handy when you want to look something up.

To brush up on the Nagano Trio’s cases, they have put out a novel and a manga that showcases these three. I’ll read this first since it has been a while.

This Week’s Translation

毛利探偵事務所に捜査一課から連絡がきて、マンションで服毒死した女の人の部屋に毛利探偵事務所の調査報告書があったんだって! 第一発見者は被害者と会う約束をしてた恋人だったみたい。 おじさんが依頼を受けてたのは郵便での依頼で、その恋人の浮気調査だったんだけど…!? TVオリジナル 「サヨナラの行方」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) April 19, 2025

The agency got a call from the First Investigation Division about Kogoro’s report being found at a scene of crime where a woman died from taking poison! The first person to discover the body seems to be her boyfriend who had plans to meet up with her. The case Kogoro took up was to investigate that very same boyfriend for cheating!

Anime Original “The Whereabouts of the Goodbye” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

Feels strange not to have a tie in movie episode for One-eyed Flashback. I guess the one a few episodes back hinted at it but that’s about it.

Kogoro should be used to people trying to use him so I don’t know why he thought it would be a good idea to take this case up in the first place. Usually, the client comes to see him, so it is rare to see Kogoro take a case indirectly. When you take up an offer from someone who doesn’t come see you face to face or even talk on the phone seems a bit suspicious.

It is mind-blowing that Yusuke thought he had to go through all of this just to break things off with Aki. Would have been easier to break up with her instead of making this whole act and doing a “double suicide”. He pulled out all the stops, but the security camera made clear he is the one who made the call. In fact, I wonder if Aki’s place had any security cameras or any witnesses that saw him leave her apartment that night. The guy didn’t even seem to have an alibi.

For anime originals, this one was just okay.

Next Episode is…

As for the Conan Hint: Tea Room – 茶室（ちゃしつ）

Until next time 👋

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Welcome back! MeitanteiBunshou here with some thoughts on today’s Detective Conan.

This Week in Detective Conan

But first, I’d like to talk about … McDonalds?!

McDonald’s is back again this year with a few Detective Conan commercials to celebrate the new movie coming out soon. The sandwich looks good, so I’d like to try it one day.

Instead of Conan saying his usual phrase “There is only one truth” 真実はいつも一つ (Shinjitu wa itsumo hitotsu), he says 真実はいつもタツタ(Shinjitu wa itsumo tatsuta) or “The truth is always Tatsuta” (or maybe “There is only one Tatsuta”. It’s a nice play on words.

This Week’s Translation

ホームセンターで知り合った人が夫婦で古民家をDIYで修理するっていうから、ボクと少年探偵団のみんなでお手伝いすることにしたんだ。 でも もろくなっていた壁が崩れて、その奥から白骨遺体が…! 買った古民家が実は事故物件だったことで夫婦はケンカになっちゃったから、ボクたちは2人のために調査を始めたんだけど…!? TVオリジナル 「探偵団と憧れの古民家」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) April 12, 2025

After meeting a married couple at a hardware store, we helped them with a DIY project to repair an old Japanese style house. But when a brittle wall unexpectedly crumbled, it revealed a chilling discovery – a skeleton! They started arguing after realizing the house they bought was tied to a past incident. Determined to help, we set off to investigate on their behalf!

Anime Original “The Detective Boys and the Traditional Dream House” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

波賀　昭人 (32)　古民家の住人
Akito Haga (32) Traditional House Resident

波賀　あかり (35) 昭人の妻
Akari Haga (35) Akito’s Wife

Was blown away by how this episode opened up. They broke a hollow wall down only to find a skeleton. Out of all the grade schoolers to find themselves caught up in something like this, it had to be the Detective Boys. These are the same kids that experienced a decapitation on roller coaster and many other horrifying events, so it was probably for the best. Really wonder why their parents let them hang out with Conan. Just another day in Beika City ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

This was an interesting start to the episode, and I wish we could’ve got a motive for that murder case. I guessed that the money he was blowing left and right came from her life insurance policy, but it was just the money Akito buried ages ago. Unfortunately, this was just foreshadowing what was going to happen to this married couple. Luckily Akari met the Detective Boys.

It was bold of Akito to try to kill Akari after finding that skeleton in the wall. Would’ve been a good sign not to go through with it.

I am glad that the police were able to be somewhat competent in this episode. Chiba and Takagi spawning in to arrest the guy was funny. Plus, they were even able to beat the Detective Boys to arresting the other culprit which rarely happens.

Conan’s deductions were cool, and he even said his catchphrase.

The Detective Boys episodes can be a hit or miss but there is an aspect I like about it. Instead of putting Kogoro to sleep or tricking someone into thinking he’s just a normal kid, Conan can show off his deduction skills and trap the culprit more often. And speaking of the Detective Boys…

I’m going to miss the old ED T_T.
This new one… I’m probably not going to stick around for (;^ω^).

Next Episode is…

As for the Conan Hint: Cup – カップ

Until next time 👋

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Welcome! MeitanteiBunshou here with some thoughts on today’s Detective Conan.

This Week in Detective Conan

But first, I’d like to talk about the second trailer for the movie One-eyed Flashback coming out next month.

We might be getting some background story on how Investigator Yamato got his eye taken out this time. Could have been its own case in a canon episode but it is great that they are giving more details on what happened.

Conan will have his time to shine but Kogoro and the Nagano Trio are going to play a key role in this movie.

This Week’s Translation

金沢で依頼人さんに会いに行った小五郎のおじさんの依頼内容を、蘭姉ちゃんと観光しながらこっそり聞いてたボクは犯人に誘拐されちゃった! でも実はその人はバンドを復活させるのが目的なんだって。 ボクは協力する事にしたんだけど、ボク達が乗った車のブレーキが故障してて…!?

[名探偵コナン 金沢・加賀・小松ミステリーツアー ]

オリジナルストーリー解決編!! 「石川よるまっしミステリー(後編)」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) March 15, 2025

While sightseeing with Ran, I was eavesdropping on the details of the case that Kogoro came to Kanazawa for. And that’s when I got kidnapped! Their true motive was to get the band back together. I decided to help them, but the brakes on the car were tampered with?!

Detective Conan Kanazawa Kaga Komatsu City Mystery Tour

The conclusion of “The Ishikawa Yorumasshi Mystery (Part Two)” coming up right after this!

Today’s Episode

Last week left off with one heck of a cliffhanger. Luckily Agasa’s suspender gadget came in handy. Reminded me of an elevator when they were getting pulled back up.

Clearly the guitarist was a red herring. Wasn’t sure who the culprit was going to be this time as there wasn’t much info to go off of in the last episode. At least any of the guys from the band could have posed as the guitarist back then. The handedness and how someone carries a guitar bag was interesting. Speaking of hands, they caught Domon… gold handed😎.

Considering these episodes are in the digital age, it wasn’t a good idea for Domon to go ransacking the place for the video anyway. Sure, this would have worked if we were in the 90s. Also, I’m surprised to see Kogoro has a smartphone before Ran.

Love how Spider-Man-esque Conan was with the suspenders in this episode. Didn’t know it could be launched that far. Since he didn’t have his turbo engine skateboard, this was the best alternative.

On another note, I think this might be the first time someone has ever pushed Sleeping Kogoro. I do recall The Antique Collector Murder Case where a guy almost split his wig open with a sword.

Looks like the last part of the episode was used to lead into the movie. Very subtle compared to previous years. I don’t think we’ll get a “this is what happened before the events in the movie” episode this year.

Next Episode is…???

The next few weeks is going to be remasters of a case in Nagano. They’ll be covering the Furinkanzan Case to promote the movie coming next month. So, no new Detective Conan episodes for a while.

Until next time 👋

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