Detective Conan OVA #4 Review: Shinichi and Ran's Tanabata Memories and the Mystery of the Mahjong Tiles

Detective Conan: Shinichi and Ran, Mahjong tiles and Tanabata memories - Detailed review and recommendation

overview

"Detective Conan: Shinichi and Ran - Mahjong Tiles and Memories of Tanabata" is an OVA that was sold exclusively at 7-Eleven on April 18, 2009. This work was released as the fourth OVA in the Detective Conan series, and contains a 21-minute feature film and 240 minutes of bonus footage. It was written by Gosho Aoyama, directed by Taiichiro Yamamoto, and produced by Tokyo Movie. This OVA is positioned as a prequel to the movie "Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser," and features a completely new episode that has never been released before.

story

After witnessing a suspicious transaction by a mysterious criminal organization, Kudo Shinichi is forced to drink a poison and is transformed into the appearance of an elementary school student. Calling himself Edogawa Conan, he lives in the detective agency run by his childhood friend Mouri Ran and her father Kogoro, and solves many difficult cases with his deductive skills. With the belief that "even if we get smaller, our brains are the same. The truth is always the same!", Conan pursues the truth of the incidents. This OVA depicts the memories of Shinichi and Ran, and focuses on episodes about mahjong tiles and Tanabata.

Commentary

This OVA was produced as a prequel to the movie "Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser" which was released on April 18, 2009. It includes a completely new episode that has never been released, "Shinichi and Ran: Mahjong Tiles and Memories of Tanabata", which fans will not want to miss. The main disc also includes a special content called "Title Undecided" that can be viewed by participating in the mystery solving game in the PPV GAME PART. While enjoying the mystery solving game, you can obtain an unlock key. If you get the answer right, you can enjoy the special content.

cast

This OVA features the main characters from the Detective Conan series. Conan Edogawa is played by Takayama Minami, Shinichi Kudo (as a child) is also played by Takayama Minami, Ran Mouri is played by Yamazaki Wakana, Eri Kisaki is played by Takashima Masara, Sonoko Suzuki is played by Matsui Naoko, Kogoro Mouri is played by Kamiya Akira, Ai Haibara is played by Hayashibara Megumi, Professor Agasa is played by Ogata Kenichi, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya is played by Otani Ikue, Ayumi Yoshida is played by Iwai Yukiko, Genta Kojima is played by Takagi Wataru, Daisuke Sakamoto is played by Umeda Takami, Shoji is played by Yoda Eisuke, Okano is played by Muramatsu Yasuo, Hasegawa is played by Saito Jiro, Koda is played by Onishi Takeharu, the owner of the mahjong parlor is played by Goo Shiro, and the elementary school teacher is played by Nishihara Kumiko. These cast members bring out the best in the characters.

Main Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of this OVA. The original story was written by Gosho Aoyama, the director and storyboard was Taiichiro Yamamoto, the script was written by Kazunari Furuuchi, storyboard assistance was provided by Hajime Kamegaki, Akira Nishimori, and Masaharu Okuwaki, the directors were Taiichiro Yamamoto and Yasunaga Tsuji, the character designer and chief animation director was Masatomo Sudo, the design works and animation director was Junko Yamanaka, the mecha designer was Seiji Muta, the assistant animation directors were Hiroyuki Nobu, Hiroyuki Horiuchi, Yoshiharu Shimizu, Seiji Muta, Akio Kawamura, and Masahiko Itoshima, the art director was Yukihiro Shibuya, and the color designer was Kayoko Nishi. The director of photography is Takashi Nomura, the 3D CGI director is Yuichi Goto, the editor is Terumitsu Okada, the sound director is Motoi Izawa, the sound production desk is Keiko Urakami, the sound effects are Masakazu Yokoyama and Aki Yokoyama, the music is Katsuo Ohno, the animation is by Tokyo Movie, and the production is by the "Detective Conan" Production Committee (Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV Broadcasting, Nippon Television Network, Shogakukan Shueisha Productions, Toho, and TMS Entertainment). These staff members work together to create a high-quality work.

Main Characters

The main characters of this OVA are Conan Edogawa, Shinichi Kudo, Ran Mouri, Ayumi Yoshida, Genta Kojima, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya, and Sonoko Suzuki. Conan Edogawa is currently a first grade elementary school student, but his true identity is the famous high school detective "Shinichi Kudo". He is turned back into a child by a poison developed by the Black Organization, but he solves difficult cases one after another with his unchanging intellect and the detective gadgets developed by Professor Agasa. His favorite food is lemon pie, and his birthday is May 4th. He is an excellent athlete and good at soccer, but he is tone deaf. He wears glasses for disguise, and his eyes are not bad. He watches over his childhood friend Ran Mouri. Shinichi Kudo is a second-year student at Teitan High School and is a high school detective with outstanding deductive skills. He is nicknamed "Heisei's Holmes" and is a professional-level soccer player. He is in love with his childhood friend Ran, but he was turned into Conan without being able to confess his feelings to her. He plans to confess his feelings to her when he returns to normal. Ran Mouri is a childhood friend and classmate of Shinichi Kudo. She currently lives with her father Kogoro and Conan, but does not know that Conan is Shinichi. She has a kind, cheerful and lively personality. She is the captain of the karate club in high school and is skilled enough to win the Tokyo tournament. She worries about Shinichi, who has left to solve a difficult case, and looks forward to his return. Ayumi Yoshida is a first-year student at Teitan Elementary School, a classmate of Conan, and a member of the Junior Detectives. She is full of curiosity and loves Conan. Genta Kojima is a first-year student at Teitan Elementary School, a classmate of Conan, and the leader of the Junior Detectives. He is strong and loves eel rice. His family owns a liquor store. Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya is a first-year student at Teitan Elementary School, a classmate of Conan, and the self-proclaimed brain of the Junior Detectives. He has a crush on Ayumi and Haibara, and sees Conan as a rival. Both of his parents are teachers. Sonoko Suzuki is Ran's classmate and best friend. She is the daughter of the Suzuki family conglomerate and loves trendy and branded items. She is very curious and is in good spirits, rivaling Kogoro, so she doesn't look like a rich girl at all. She is in a romantic relationship with Kyogoku Makoto.

subtitle

The subtitle of this OVA is "Shinichi and Ran: Memories of Mahjong Tiles and Tanabata." It was released on April 18, 2009. This episode depicts the memories of Shinichi and Ran, and focuses on the episodes of mahjong tiles and Tanabata.

Related Titles

This OVA is produced as part of the Detective Conan series. Related works include the Detective Conan TV series and the movie "Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser." By enjoying this OVA together with these works, you can experience the world of Detective Conan more deeply.

Theme songs and music

The ending theme of this OVA is "Love Shines". The lyrics are by Naoki Kogami, the music and arrangement are by Shion Morishita, and the song is by Naifu. This song is an important element in creating the atmosphere of the OVA.

Evaluation

"Detective Conan: Shinichi and Ran - Memories of Mahjong Tiles and Tanabata" is a must-see for fans of the Detective Conan series. This OVA was produced as a prequel to the movie "Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser" and contains a completely new episode that has never been released. The episode depicting Shinichi and Ran's memories is a touching story for fans. The episodes about mahjong tiles and Tanabata bring out a new side of the series. The mystery solving game is also enjoyable, so viewers will not get bored. This work, which brings together the efforts of the cast and staff, brings out the charm of the Detective Conan series to the fullest. In particular, the relationship between Shinichi and Ran and the activities of the Detective Boys are a delight for fans. Overall, this OVA is a must-see for fans of the Detective Conan series.

Recommendation

"Detective Conan: Shinichi and Ran - Mahjong Tiles and Memories of Tanabata" is recommended not only for fans of the Detective Conan series, but also for those who like mysteries and detective stories. This OVA brings out a new side of the series, making it a fresh experience for fans. You can also enjoy the puzzle-solving game, which will keep viewers entertained. Don't miss the depiction of the relationship between Shinichi and Ran, as well as the activities of the Detective Boys. Furthermore, by enjoying it together with the movie "Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser," you can experience the world of Detective Conan even more deeply. Be sure to watch this OVA and rediscover the charm of Detective Conan.