A thorough look at the appeal of Magic Kaito and the world of Detective Conan! Evaluation and impressions of the first episode of the TV series

"Magic Kaito": Aoyama Gosho's new challenge and the appeal of Kaitou Kid

"Magic Kaito" is an anime series that was born as a spin-off of Gosho Aoyama's popular manga "Detective Conan," and depicts the exploits of Kaito Kuroba, also known as Kaito Kid. This series aired from 2010 to 2012, and was loved by many fans as a work that allows them to enjoy the charm of Kaito Kid and Gosho Aoyama's new challenge. In this article, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of "Magic Kaito," as well as related works and recommended points.

Overview

Magic Kaito is a TV anime series based on the manga Magic Kaito by Gosho Aoyama. It aired from April 17, 2010 to December 29, 2012, and had a total of 12 episodes. It was broadcast on Animax and Nippon Television Network, and each episode was 30 minutes long. It was directed by Toshiki Hirano and produced by TMS Entertainment and TMS/V1 studio.

story

Kaito Kuroba, a high school student who loves magic, finds a hidden door in his room and discovers the Kaitou Kid costume behind it. This is the last magic trick performed by his father, Toichi Kuroba, who passed away eight years ago. Kaito learns the shocking truth that his father was Kaitou Kid and that he was murdered by someone. In order to find the person who killed his father, Kaito decides to become the second Kaitou Kid. This story, taken from the official Animax website, depicts Kaito's growth and his exploits as Kaitou Kid.

cast

The main cast includes Yamaguchi Kappei as Kaito Kuroba and Kaitou Kid, Fujimura Ayumi as Aoko Nakamori, Ishizuka Unsho as Ginzo Nakamori, Yada Koji as Kinosuke Terai, Ikeda Shuichi as Touichi Kuroba, Tomizawa Michie as Chikage Kuroba, and Takayama Minami as Conan Edogawa. These voice actors bring out the best in the characters.

Main Staff

The staff for episode 1 include original author Gosho Aoyama, planners Kosuke Shirai and Masato Matsumoto, series composition and scriptwriter Junichi Miyashita, character designer Masaki Sato, sub-character designer Naoki Hisatsune, art director Shuzo Ueda, cinematographer Miwa Yanagida, and sound director Yukio Nagasaki. The staff for episodes 2 to 12 include character designers Masatomo Sudo and Seiji Muta, series composition Junichi Miyashita, art directors Shuzo Ueda and Satoshi Watanabe, color designer Hiromi Miyawaki, cinematographer Tatsuo Noguchi, and sound director Yukio Nagasaki. These staff members work together to improve the quality of the work.

Main Characters

Kaito Kuroba, also known as Kaito Kid, is a master of disguise who appears and disappears at will all over the world. He is called Kaito No. 1412 after his international criminal number, but he is also known as Kaito Kid because of his brilliant technique of always sending out warning letters and playing tricks on the police. The current Kaito Kid is the second Kaito, and his true identity is Kaito Kuroba, a high school student. He is searching for a jewel called the Big Jewel to find out the cause of his late father's death. Kaito's face is so similar to Kudo Shinichi that Ran once mistook him for Shinichi.

Conan Edogawa may look like a child, but his true identity is the high school detective Shinichi Kudo. While visiting an amusement park with his childhood friend Ran Mouri, he witnesses a suspicious transaction between men dressed in black, and is forced to take a drug under development that turns him into the body of an elementary school student. Since that day, he has taken the pseudonym Conan Edogawa to hide his true identity, and while living at Ran's house, he spends his days solving various cases. All in order to get his body back.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: The Resurrection of the Phantom Thief (The Secret of the Birth of Kaitou Kid) - April 17, 2010
• Episode 2: Kaitou Kid's Busy Date - August 6, 2011
• Episode 3: The Princess Loves Magic - August 13, 2011
• Episode 4: The Witch Doesn't Shed Tears - September 24, 2011
• Episode 5: Fateful Blue Birthday - October 29, 2011
• Episode 6: Christmas Eve on the slopes of love - December 24, 2011
• Episode 7: Magnificent Rivals - August 4, 2012
• Episode 8: The Secret of the Red Tear - August 11, 2012
• Episode 9: The Witch, the Detective, and the Phantom Thief - September 29, 2012
• Episode 10: Golden Eye of Remembrance - November 3, 2012
• Episode 11: Tears of the Crystal Mother - December 22, 2012
• Episode 12: Tears of Love for the Dark Knight - December 29, 2012

These subtitles describe the exploits of Kaitou Kid and the various incidents and relationships that surround him.

Related Titles

"Magic Kaito" is a spin-off of "Detective Conan" and has deep ties to the following related works.

• Detective Conan TV series
• Magic Kaito 1412
• Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
• Detective Conan: The Magician of the Silver Wing
• Detective Conan: Requiem of the Detectives
• Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky
• Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan the Movie
• Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno
• Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
• Detective Conan: Conan vs. Kid vs. Yaiba: The Great Battle for the Treasured Sword!
• Detective Conan: Conan, Kid and the Crystal Mother
• Detective Conan: Chase the missing diamond! Conan, Heiji vs. Kid!
• Detective Conan KID in TRAP ISLAND

These works allow you to enjoy the exploits of Kaitou Kid and the world of Detective Conan even more deeply.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Magic Kaito" are as follows.

Opening Theme

• OP1: As the Dew (Period: 1 episode)
• Lyricist: AZUKI Nana
• Composer: Yuri Nakamura
• Arrangement: Hiroto Furui
• Sung by: GARNET CROW
• OP2: Misty Mystery (episodes 2-6)
• Lyricist: AZUKI Nana
• Composer: Yuri Nakamura
• Arrangement: Hiroto Furui
• Sung by: GARNET CROW
• OP3: I'm so in love with your tears (episodes 7-12)
• Lyricist: Okuno Kayu
• Composer: Aika Ohno
• Arrangement: Takeshi Hayama
• Song: Natsuiro

Ending Theme

• ED1: Hello Mr. my yesterday (Period: 1 episode)
• Lyrics: Tack, Ko-KI, L(R)UCCA
• Composer: TAKA
• Arrangement: Hideyuki Terachi, Hundred Percent Free
• Sung by: Hundred Percent Free
• Chorus Arrangement: Hideyuki Terachi
• ED2: Pilgrim (episodes 2-3)
• Lyricist: KOSHI INABA
• Composer: TAK MATSUMOTO
• Sung by: B'z
• ED3: Your Best Friend (episodes 4-6)
• Lyrics: Mai Kuraki, GIORGIO 13
• Composer: GIORGIO CANCEMI
• Arrangement: GIORGIO CANCEMI
• Sung by: Mai Kuraki
• ED4: In Love with Love (episodes 7-12)
• Lyrics: Mai Kuraki, GIORGIO 13
• Composer: GIORGIO CANCEMI
• Arrangement: Cybersound
• Sung by: Mai Kuraki

These theme songs and music are important elements in creating the atmosphere of the work.

Evaluation and recommendation points

"Magic Kaito" is attracting attention as a new challenge for Gosho Aoyama, and is a work that brings out the charm of Kaitou Kid to the fullest. Below is a summary of the evaluation and recommended points.

Story and Characters

The story of "Magic Kaito" depicts the birth of the phantom thief Kid and his exploits, and you can enjoy Gosho Aoyama's unique worldview to the fullest. In particular, the story depicts Kaito Kuroba's growth and his feelings for his father, deeply moving the viewer. In addition, the phantom thief Kid's brilliant disguises and tricks not only amaze the viewer, but also enhance the appeal of the work.

The characters are also fascinating, and the relationship between Kaito Kuroba and Conan Edogawa is particularly not to be missed. Kaito's feelings for his father and his struggle to hide Conan's true identity intersect, adding depth to the story. In addition, the supporting characters such as Aoko Nakamori and Kōnosuke Terai are also unique, helping to balance the work as a whole.

Animation and Music

The animation quality is also high, especially the scenes where Kaitou Kid uses magic are beautifully drawn. This is the culmination of the hard work of director Toshiki Hirano and his staff, and the visual appeal adds to the value of the film.

Music also plays an important role, with theme songs by artists such as GARNET CROW, B'z, and Mai Kuraki not only enhancing the atmosphere of the work, but also touching the hearts of viewers. In particular, the opening and ending songs are perfectly chosen to express the brilliance of Kaito Kid and Kaito's feelings.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend "Magic Kaito" are as follows:

• The appeal of Kaitou Kid: Kaitou Kid's brilliant disguises and tricks not only amaze the audience, but also enhance the appeal of the work.
• Gosho Aoyama's worldview: As a spin-off of "Detective Conan," you can enjoy Gosho Aoyama's unique worldview.
• Character Growth: The story depicts Kaito Kuroba's growth and his feelings towards his father, leaving a deep emotional impact on the viewers.
• High-quality animation: The hard work of director Toshitaka Hirano and his staff has paid off, resulting in some stunning drawings.
• Attractive music: The theme songs, by artists such as GARNET CROW, B'z, and Mai Kuraki, not only enhance the atmosphere of the work but also resonate with the viewers.

As mentioned above, "Magic Kaito" is a work that allows you to enjoy the charm of Kaitou Kid and Gosho Aoyama's new challenge, and here is why it is loved by so many fans. Please watch this work and experience the world of Kaitou Kid.