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This Week’s Translation

ボク達がモデルになった舞台が、スタッフを変えてついに浪速芸術劇場で初日を迎えることになったんだ!
舞台を観に来たボク達が楽屋に行ったら、平次兄ちゃんは「浪速ハルカスの展望フロアから見える夕陽が告白絶景ポイント」って聞いて、何かを決意したみたい。
ところが出演者の一人がこの舞台は呪われてるって言い出したんだ!
急いで舞台を仕上げた新しいスタッフが次々と災難にあったのは、元演出家の呪いって言うんだけど…!?

「茜色の千秋楽(初日)」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) September 26, 2026

The play that is modeling us is finally having its opening night at Naniwa Art Theater, with new actors.
After seeing the play, we went to the dressing room where Heiji heard about the “Observation floor of the Naniwa Harukas building becoming a popular spot for people to confess”. After hearing that, Heiji seemed like he made up his mind about something.

But then, one of the actors went on about how this play is cursed!

Supposedly the reason the new staff, who rushed to get this play off the ground, have been hit with misfortune after misfortune was due to the former director!

“The Crimson Closing Day (Opening Day)” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victims

楢沢　美久（26）外山落葉役
Miku Narasawa (26) Plays Toyama Ochiba

垣脇　綾梨（27）毛利理英子役
Ayari Kakiwaki (27) Plays Mori Rieko

容疑者　ー　Suspects

吉浦　利堅（31）毛利大五郎役
Toshikata Yoshiura (31) Plays Mori Daigoro

倉石　洋歌（25）大塚楓役
Youka Kuraishi (25) Plays Otuska Kaede

楢沢　美久（26）外山落葉役
Miku Narasawa (26) Plays Toyama Ochiba

垣脇　綾梨（27）毛利理英子役
Ayari Kakiwaki (27) Plays Mori Rieko

長窪　信哉（30）伊織駿河役
Nobuya Nagakubo (30) Plays Iori Suruga

庵坂　典馬（25）服部平一役
Tenma Anzaka (25) Plays Hattori Heiichi

Off to a good start with this case. Two victims already down and a lot of suspects. The director looked vaguely familiar and took me a while to realize that this is a continuation of a case from more than two years ago: Momiji Ooka’s Sweet Trap Case. Given why the director was killed, I can see why he got the moniker “The Fiendish Puppeteer”. The guy liked to control everything. With someone like that holding the reigns of the play, no wonder there’s so much going on with the staff.

Speaking of the actors, I like how Kazuha didn’t like character she’s based off of. Found it hilarious when the actress asked for Kazuha’s thoughts on her performance.

On another note, I wonder what they would have called Shinichi and Ran in the play. Also, out of all the people to have a role in the play, they decide to have someone play as Eri. Haven’t seen her play a role in the anime in ages. Wouldn’t mind seeing another court case episode with her though.

We still have the Heiji and Kazuha plot line to deal with. Find it fitting that he wants to confess to her in Osaka. I just hope that it works out this time. Good thing is Momiji isn’t around due to her Karuta tournament. Which means that’s one less obstacle to get in the way. Bit worried that Kazuha’s allergies might mess things up though. Speaking of Kazuha, I’m curious what this surprise is she has for Ran.

Going to miss the old ED but it’s nice to have some focus on Kazuha and Heiji. Plus can’t go wrong with Mai Kuraki. I am going to miss Rainy’s ED. It felt as though it was a goodbye to the VA for Ran.

Next Episode is…

As for the Conan Hint: Marionette – マリオネット

This is one thing that has me stumped. How is the murderer able to have them look like puppets that got there strings cut. Looking forward to how this part of the case is revealed.

Until next time 👋

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

This Week’s Translation

駅で園子姉ちゃんと待ち合わせをしてた蘭姉ちゃんは、カットモデルをやらないかって美容室の男の人に声を掛けられたんだって!
それで園子姉ちゃんに連絡したあと、蘭姉ちゃんがその美容室が入ってるビルを見たら、美容室の上の階の窓の向こうで人が倒れる瞬間を見たんだって!
急いで現場の部屋に行くと、そこには…!?

TVオリジナル「目撃者、毛利蘭」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) September 19, 2026

Ran was waiting for Sonoko at the station when a guy from a hair salon asked her if she would model for a haircut. After getting in touch with Sonoko, she looked at the building where the beauty shop is. And that is when she saw someone collapsing in front of a window on the floor above the salon!

They rushed to scene only to find…?!

Anime original “Mori Ran the Eyewitness” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victim

石伊　早矢香（35）システム開発会社「バタフィー」元社員
Ishii Sayaka (35) Former Employee of System Development Company “Butterfee”

容疑者　ー　Suspects

武藤　那子（38）古着屋店長
Muto Nako (38) Used Clothing Store Manager

蝶塚　一彦（40）「バタフィー」社長
Chozuka Kazuhiko (60) President of “Butterfee”

Nice wordplay with his name here given he has the word for butterfly 蝶 in his name. Had to do a double take on his company name though. Thought it was Butterfree at first.

見里　順太（28）美容師
Misato Junta (28) Hairdresser

What an episode. We got a tag team between the Deduction Queen and Ran deducing this culprit down to nothing with a few twists and turns. Love that Conan didn’t handle all of the deducing this time around.

Even the alibi setup reminded me of the classic fishing wire tricks back in the day. Never thought a roomba could be used in that way but brilliant nonetheless. Unfortunately for Junta, he was suspicious from the very start. It was clear that he was leading her to be a witness to a crime.

I wonder if Junta had evidence, could he have done a lawsuit for slander? It was foul what she did but still killing someone for tanking your business with reviews and word of mouth is a bit much. Considering he was supposedly famous, his clients should have had more trust in him. Kinda curious what she went around saying about the guys beauty shop to lose his clients trust like that.

I also liked the slight ShinRan moment in this episode. Would be interesting to see her change her hair style but I think I’d miss the hair horn that we’ve grown accustom to all these years. On another note, I hope we get some more ShinRan moments soon. I mean have they even been on date since they started going out during the Kyoto Trip Case?

Speaking of relationships (?) looks like we got some exciting episodes coming up with Hattori and Kazuha. This has to be the umpteenth time he has tried to confess to her. It was fun the first few times but please just go out already.

Next Episode is…

As for the Conan Hint: Stage – 舞台

Until next time 👋

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This Week’s Translation

「鳥人間コンテスト」が行われる琵琶湖の会場で、米花大学の機体設計者の人が誰かに拉致されちゃったみたいなんだ!
それでボクが犯人を推理して、平次兄ちゃんが監禁場所を突き止めたんだけど、設計者が会場にいないまま米花大チームの機体は空へ!
でもその機体には罠が仕掛けられていて…!?

TVオリジナルコラボ!「鳥人間コンテスト爆破事件(後編)」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) September 5, 2026

The Beika University’s aircraft designer for the Birdman Rally was kidnapped at Lake Biwa!
As I was tracking down the culprit, Heiji found where he was being held captive.
With the designer still missing from the venue, the plane took off to the skies!

But a trap was set up on the plane!

Anime original collaboration! “The Birdman Rally Bombing (Part Two)” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victims

石角　翔（21）米花大学「Aero Quest」パイロット
Ishizumi Shou (21) Beika University “Aero Quest” Pilot

正木　悠真（21）機体設計
Masaki Yuma (21) Airframe Designer

容疑者　ー　Suspect

百道　陸
Momochi Riku

We got a good idea of how the case was going last time. All that was left to do was to catch the criminal and save Masaki. In hindsight, Heiji could have got the cops to come with him in the first place. Maybe even a battering ram or a excavator would have helped get the guy out of there faster. It was so close to going off, but they were able to save him by the skin of their teeth.

On the other side of things, Kogoro acting (?) as if he was drunk and crashing the stream was hilarious. Wasn’t expecting that to bait the culprit so easily. Unfortunately for him, Ran was locked on to him immediately and took him down. Great team work from the Mouri family. With the culprit captured and Masaki saved, Ishizumi was safe to land the plane in the water with no problem.

Quite the effort to kill someone and put the guilt of doing so on the other person involved in getting your brother locked up. No sympathy whatsoever for the culprit. With all that effort he could have just moved on and did something with his life instead.

Overall, the case was just okay. There were many ways to get this resolved but for the sake of suspense and moving the plot forward, it appears they had to have Conan and Heiji act uncharacteristically in this anime original episode. Nothing we haven’t seen before but it can be a bit disappointing when the obvious thing to do is right there.

Next Episode is…?

Looks like Japan is getting a remastered episode next week: The Detective Boys and the Four Caterpillar Brothers. But, we’ll be getting a special on September 25th and looks to be interesting. Looks like it’ll be covering a counterfeit case. It’s called “The Counterfeit Case of Ultra 30” in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the anime.

Until next time 👋

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This Week’s Translation

ボクと蘭姉ちゃん、小五郎のおじさんは、琵琶湖で「鳥人間コンテスト」に出場する米花大チームの応援に来たんだ!

会場で平次兄ちゃんと和葉姉ちゃんと合流して応援してたら、米花大チームの機体を設計したお兄さんを探してる人がいて、調べてみることに。

ボクと平次兄ちゃんは、その人が誰かに拉致されたって推理したんだけど…!?

TVオリジナルコラボ!「鳥人間コンテスト爆破事件(前編)」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) August 29, 2026

Ran, Kogoro and I went to Lake Biwa to cheer on the Beika University team for the Birdman Rally!

After meeting up with Heiji and Kazuha, someone showed up looking for the team’s plane designer, so we decided to help. That’s when Heiji and I figured out that he had been kidnapped!

Anime original collaboration! “The Birdman Rally Bombing (Part One)” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victims

石角　翔（21）米花大学「Aero Quest」パイロット
Ishizumi Shou (21) Beika University “Aero Quest” Pilot

正木　悠真（21）機体設計
Masaki Yuma (21) Airframe Designer

容疑者　ー　Suspect

百道　陸
Momochi Riku

Things are heating up in this two parter case. Rare to see Heiji in a anime original episode an it was fun getting to know more about the Birdman Rally. Inventing man-powered planes to soar through the skies. But like Icarus, are they flying too close to the sun?

With the transmitter strapped to the plane and Heiji being out of commission for right now, they are definitely going to break the record. Too bad that no one noticed the guy but it does seem to be a long time since it happened. And yet, I find a few things that just don’t sit right with me.

First, no one seemed to have given the plane a thorough inspection prior to taking off. Surely the transmitter could’ve been found. Second, surely the members know who is working on the plane so shouldn’t some random guy be put in question. Then again, they could have volunteers that haven’t been introduced but that just seems unlikely. Lastly, Conan giving the sister the badge who gave it to Ishizumi as a good luck charm. Instead of running and screaming not to let the plane go off, he could’ve used the badge to talk to Ishizumi directly.

The motive is simple and yet I can’t find myself sympathizing with the guy. He could have taken this as a lesson to not do crime or something. But no. He doubles down and gets the people that got his brother arrested mixed up in his revenge scheme. The fact that he used to show off that he was affiliated with this robbery gang and was able to pull this off by himself baffles me.

On another note, the end card looks cool.

Next Episode is…

As for the Conan Hint: パイロン – Pylon

Until next time 👋

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This Week’s Translation

ボクと小五郎のおじさんが家に帰る途中、最近空き巣が出没するっていう住宅地を通りかかったんだ。そしたら家をのぞいてる男の人が!
でもその人は隣の家の人で、奥さんが「隣の人が引っ越したのは、家が呪われてたせい」って言い出して体調が悪くなったり変な事を言うようになったから確かめようとしてたんだって!
ボクと小五郎のおじさんでさっそく調べはじめたんだけど…!?

TVオリジナル「呪いの隣家」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) August 22, 2026

On our way back home, Kogoro and I happened to pass by a neighborhood with an empty house.
And a man was lurking around that house.

The man turned out to be a neighbor. He was snooping around the house because his wife said the people moved because it was cursed. She’s even told him how she’s been feeling sick and saying other strange things, so he was just trying to see what was going on!

But as we looked into the situation we found a disturbing truth!

Anime original “The Cursed Neighbor’s House” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victims

村雲　建児（25）
Murakumo Kenji (25)

晴野　睦（29）第一郎の妻
Seino Mutsumi (29) Daiichiro’s Wife

容疑者　ー　Suspects (?)

晴野　第一郎（33）お隣さん
Seino Daiichiro (33) Next Door Neighbor

晴野　宇良（68）第一郎の母
Seino Ura (68) Daiichiro’s Mother

晴野　睦（29）第一郎の妻
Unagizuka Shigeru (60) Daiichiro’s Wife

雨竜　厚子（30）OL
Uryu Atsuko (30) Office Lady

What an episode to come back to after a short break from new episodes.

We’ve got a concerned husband trying to figure out what’s going on with his wife. Turns out she’s been hiding that she may have killed a man 5 years ago in self defense but never reported it. Meanwhile the mother in law is gossiping with the other elderly ladies around the neighborhood. Perhaps now that the truth has been revealed she’ll go a little bit easier on her… right?

The dynamic between Kogoro and Conan was good and we got see Kogoro do some better deducing in this one .Unfortunately, he didn’t stick the landing so Conan had to finish the job as per usual. Kogoro’s movements were hilarious to watch when he got hit by the tranquilizer this time around.
Nonetheless, I liked the twists and turns in this episode. A well done anime original.

On another note, I thought she was trying to leave Beika City due to the crime rate and crazy stuff that happens.

Yet, lo and behold, the wife is caught up in a murder attempt herself. Maybe they should still reconsider moving?

Also, the new end card was cool. Really like the manga art by Aoyama. Would be nice to see this kind of consistency with the anime but oh well.

Next Episode is…

We got the birdman rally special coming up next. Thought it would be starting this weekend.
If your curious, gave a bit of an explanation in my previous post.

As for the Conan Hint: 飛行機 – Plane

Until next time 👋

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This Week’s Translation

ボクと小五郎のおじさんは、高木刑事が帝丹大で毒を盗んだ犯人を捕まえてるところに遭遇したんだ! しかも毒の量が減ってて、すでにもう使っちゃったみたい!
その犯人は取り調べでも黙秘を続けてるみたいだから、ボクと小五郎のおじさんで犯人の写真を手掛かりに狙われた人を探すために街の方に出たんだけど…!?

TVオリジナル「狙われたのは誰?」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) August 1, 2026

Kogoro and I ran into Takagi who caught a culprit that stole poison from Teitan University!
Turns out some of the poison was already used!
The criminal kept silent so it was up to us to find out who they were targeting.
But with only a picture of the suspect as a lead, how are we going to find them?!

Anime original “Who’s the Target?” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victims?!

泉　由香（36）コンシェルジュ
Izumi Yuka (36) Concierge

毛利　小五郎 （38）探偵
Mouri Kogoro (38) Detective

容疑者　ー　Suspects

不破　実（45）元帝丹大学准教授
Fuwa Minoru (45) Former Teitan University Associate Professor

An interesting premise with this case. Trying to track down a would be victim before the crime even starts is rare for this series. It was fun to see how they were able to track the guy’s target down. Too bad Ran wasn’t around to stop Kogoro but nothing a soccer ball can’t handle. Found it a bit funny that even the window had to get patched up. It was good to see Conan racing to save Kogoro. Makes me think that even though Kogoro doesn’t like Shinichi that much, Ran is in good hands when it comes down to it.

On another note, I wonder if Kogoro could feel that the cap had been already opened. But meh, clearly that wasn’t going to stop him from having some whiskey. The fact that he showed no hesitation gulping down the same brand of whiskey he got from Izumi really shows how carefree he can be. Never change Kogoro but it would help your daughter and future son-in-law if you were a bit more cautious.

Next Episode is…？

No new episodes for a while. Looks like Japan will be getting a remastered episode for The Naniwa Serial Murder Case. After that, we have another collaboration.

Until next time 👋

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This Week’s Translation

ボクと蘭姉ちゃん、小五郎のおじさんは、石器人が出るっていううわさの山に来たんだ!
登山口の近くのお店では石器人グッズが売ってたり写真コンテストがあったり、観光のお客さんでいっぱいみたい。
ボク達が山道を登って行くと、石器人らしい人が! でも見失っちゃったんだ。
そしたら近くの崖下に男性の遺体を発見!
まさかあの石器人が犯人…!?

TVオリジナル「おいでよ石器人の里」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) July 25, 2026

Ran, Kogoro and I went to investigate a rumor about a caveman showing up in the mountains!
There was a store close to the mountain trail selling caveman goods and having a photo competition which brought in a crowd of tourists.
We spotted the caveman while on the trail but lost sight of him.
In turn, we found a corpse of man at the bottom of a cliff!
Could the caveman be the culprit?!

Anime original “Welcome to the Stone Age Village” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victim

蔵内　実雄（33）ルポライター
Kurauchi Saneo (33) Investigative Reporter

容疑者　ー　Suspects

中村　鋭太（25）スーパーながくら店員
Nakamura Eita (25) Nagakura Supermarket Employee

長倉　幸太朗（38）スーパーながくら社長
Nagakura Kotaro (38) Nagakura Supermarket President

加藤　実麻子（24）稗畑市観光課職員
Kato Mamiko (24) Hiehata City Tourism Department Employee

岩田　勉（29）スーパーながくら店員
Iwata Tsutomu (29) Nagakura Supermarket Employee

都築　福助（40）稗畑市観光課主査
Tsuzuki Fukusuke (40) Hiehata City Tourism Department Director

Thought it was going to be another Urusawa classic but it turned out to be a relatively cohesive plot. A lot of potential suspects but it came falling apart when they started focusing on a few of the employees. Plus, the recording of that video was suspicious as well.

Love the bromance between those idiots, but this would have progressed a bit faster if they just said what was going on. But all’s well that ends well. The video pinned the right culprit.

On another note, nice to see them get rewarded with a bunch of snacks. Bit more interested in this episode just being a goofy one where Kogoro is looking for this guy. Curious on why he even left. Surely he knew that his family was going to go look for him, right?

But that’s a mystery that won’t be solved.

Next Episode is…

As for the Conan Hint: Ticket – 切符

Until next time 👋

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This Week’s Translation

ボク、灰原、歩美ちゃん、光彦、元太で、国立競技場にJリーグ開幕戦を観に来たんだ!
でも試合が盛り上がる中、市長さんを警護してる小五郎おじさんや目暮警部たちを見かけたボクはその様子が気になって…。
そしたらスタジアムのどこかに爆弾が仕掛けられてるって事ががわかったんだ!
しかも試合終了と同時に爆破するみたいで…!?

JリーグコラボTVオリジナル
「Ｊリーグ 開幕の警笛(ホイッスル)」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) July 18, 2026

Haibara, Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, Genta and I went to the opening J League game at the national stadium!
But while we were getting excited for the match, I caught a glance of Kogoro, who was body guarding a mayor with Inspector Megure and the police. What’s going on?

Turns out that a bomb has been planted somewhere in the stadium!
And its set to blow up at the end of the game!

J. League Collaboration Anime Original “The J.League Starting Whistle” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victim(s?)

江口　奈々子（38）虎春市長
Eguchi Nanako (38) Toraharu City Mayor

松尾　蓮司　（45）市長秘書
Matsuo Renji　(45) Mayor’s Secretary

A fitting episode for the world cup and before soccer gets started in Japan. It’s been a while since we saw Spirits and Big Osaka play.

It was clear from the beginning that Mayor Eguchi was acting suspicious. Bit confused on why Kogoro didn’t look her way when she said she dropped an eye contact. But we can just chock this up to Kogoro being Kogoro when he’s around a pretty lady.

Speaking of deliberate motives, surprised the bomb didn’t do more damage. Good thing he didn’t die from the explosion. If she really wanted to kill the guy, she should’ve had a stronger bomb. Or at least get the people who she was taking bribes from help her get rid of her secretary.

Overall, the episode was okay. I did like Haibara sulking because of Higo not being in the game but then she lights up as soon as she finds out he’ll be in the next one. She likes the player so much she has a mascot phone strap of the guy from time to time.

Speaking of mascots, the mayor in this anime original had one as well. It screwed her over in the end and gave her a sense of sentimentality. Unfortunately, she trampled all over it to make an escape at the end.

On another note, it never ceases to amaze that Conan kicking a bomb never blows up on impact. Usually see that kinda thing in the movies. I also liked the banter during the end card. Gotta love it when Shinichi just slips up.

Next Episode is…

It’s no Smile Village but I have a feeling that this next episode might be the work of Urusawa.

As for the Conan Hint: 種子 – Seeds

A mystery where seeds are the hint. Mysterious indeed or perhaps a little。。。
不思議だね。

Until next time 👋

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This Week’s Translation

昨日の夜、小五郎のおじさんが酔っ払ってどこかに手帳を落としちゃったんだって!
ボクも一緒に探したんだけど、お寺の石段の途中のベンチにいたおじいさんとおばあさんが手帳を拾ってくれてたみたい。

そしたら石段の上から声が聞こえてきて、男の人が一人転がり落ちてきたんだ!
さらに上の方から男の人が現れて、もう一人被害者がいるって言うんだけど…!?

TVオリジナル「転げ落ちてきた男」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) July 11, 2026

Kogoro-ojisan got drunk last night and dropped his notebook somewhere.
We went looking for it and on the way to the temple’s stairs there was an elderly couple sitting at a bench who happened to find it.

But then, we heard someone yell up on the stairs, and a man came falling down! From up top of the stairs, another man told us another victim was there!

Anime original “The Man Who Came Falling Down” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victims

大柴　六郎（42）推理作家
Oshiba Rokuro (42) Mystery Writer

小岩井　喬（29）推理作家志望
Koiwai Takashi (29) Aspiring Mystery Author

容疑者　ー　Suspects

坪田　練（31）プロットライター
Tsubota Ren (31) Plot Writer

小岩井　喬（29）推理作家志望
Koiwai Takashi (29) Aspiring Mystery Author

We got a new OP with some blast from the past shots here and there. I think it would’ve been cool to see something like Makka na Lip where they took shots from the manga. However, as this is the anime’s 30th anniversary it was nice to see redone shots of key parts in the anime. Speaking of key parts, I hope to see more canon episodes soon.

Now onto the episode. It was obvious from the start that he was the culprit. Or at least apart of it. They both had a connection in the mystery author. It’s a shame that Koiwai killed the guy that didn’t have anything to do with using his trick in the story. I can see that Okubo was just trying to protect Tsubota from getting caught up by lying. Then again, this could have been settled another way.

We haven’t got a ghost writer motive in a while. Wish it was executed better instead of it boiling down to how Tsubota killed the guy for not acknowledging they were partners. He pulled a stupid stunt and stole ideas from someone else. Okubo covered for him like a dad looking out for a son so I can see why he said that. Nonetheless, the guy’s pride took over and two people had to pay a grave price.

Nonetheless, the episode was okay. A bit disappointed that Kogoro couldn’t even see through this. I know he’s goofy but it would be great to see him solve a mystery or two every now and then. Unfortunately, I can’t even call this a mystery as it was clear as to what may have transpired up at that shrine.

Next Episode is…

With the World Cup almost over, I guess this is a good time than ever to put out this anime original next week. Haven’t seen one of these episodes in a while.

As for the Conan Hint: VAR (Video Assistant Referee)

Until next time 👋

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

This Week’s Translation

喫茶ポアロのお使いに行ったボクと梓さんは、その帰りに怪しい人につけられてたんだ。
ボクはポアロで待ってた蘭姉ちゃんたちに連絡して、安室さんに迎えに来てってお願いしたんだけど、お店と道路の向かい側にいたボク達はバスで遮られて…

気がつくとどこかの窓のない部屋に閉じ込められちゃってたんだ!
部屋で梓さんが発見した物から、ボク達を監禁したのはポアロにいた他のお客さんの誰かで、猟奇殺人犯の仲間…!?

「コナンと梓 誘拐したのは誰？(後編)」このあとすぐ!

— 江戸川コナン (@conan_file) June 27, 2026

Azusa and I were running an errand for the Poirot cafe when we were followed by some suspicious people. We got into contact with everyone back at Poirot and had Amuro come meet us. But the last thing I remember was being across the street from the cafe when a bus pulled up in front of us.

When I came to, we found ourselves in a windowless room!
After Azusa found some unusual things, it seems we were held captive by a customer at Poirot who have ties to a bizarre case!

“Who Kidnapped Conan and Azusa? (Part Two)” coming up next!

Today’s Episode

被害者　ー　Victims?!

江戸川　コナン（7）小学生探偵
Edogawa Conan (7) Grade School Detective

榎本　梓（23）ポアロのウェイトレス
Enomoto Azusa (23) Cafe Poirot Waitress

容疑者　ー　Suspects

判家　潔（39）客
Hanke Kiyoshi (39) Customer

金丸　嶺太（38）客
Kanmaru Reita (38) Customer

尾村　啓佑（36）客
Omura Keisuke (36) Customer

This was a nice light hearted case. I don’t know if any of the adults have ever had Conan explain his watch. Azusa is probably thinking what is with this kid. Then again, given all the crap he gets into, she can see why he needs something like that. Love the explanations by Conan. The match trick was cool but I’m wondering if they had opened the fridge would they have had more length to get the keys.

Found it interesting that so many buildings require a windows in Japan. Was confused on what an engawa（縁側・えんがわ） was so I did some digging. It’s basically that walkway in front of traditional Japanese houses.

On another note, holy cheeseballs. Kidnapping to stop a game leak is a bit over the top (;^ω^). Conan’s stare down was hilarious. I am curious about Azusa though. I don’t think we have any backstory on her. Then again, with so many people having a tie to the black organization or some authority, it is nice to have just a normal character. It would be kinda cool to see her find out who Amuro truly is.

Speaking of Amuro, was hoping to get the story progressed with him needing to be more observant of Conan due to his job with PubSec but oh well. Good to see Sera meet Furuya. Would have loved to see her interacting more with him.

Also, this might be the first time they announce in the end card that we won’t be getting a new episode until two weeks from now.

Next Episode is…

As for the Conan Hint: Novel – 小説

Until next time 👋

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