Detailed review and rating of Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4: What is the appeal of the OVA series?

Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4 - The Fascinating Osaka Okonomiyaki Odyssey

"Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4" was released on April 17, 2010 as the sixth installment of the OVA series based on Gosho Aoyama's popular manga "Detective Conan." This is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the series, and is especially packed with the charm of okonomiyaki and a story set in Osaka. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as related information.

Overview

"Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4" was released as an OVA, and its original media is classified as "other." It was published by Shogakukan and distributed by Visionaire Inc., and is made up of one 22-minute episode. It is directed by Yamamoto Taiichiro, animated by Tokyo Movie, and produced by the "Detective Conan" Production Committee (Shogakukan, Yomiuri Telecasting, Nippon Television Network, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Toho, and TMS Entertainment). Copyright 2010 Gosho Aoyama and the "Detective Conan" Production Committee.

story

"Kudo, I'll take you to the delicious okonomiyaki restaurant we promised you would go to..." These words from Hattori Heiji to Kudo Shinichi (Conan) are the key point of this episode. The central theme of this episode is whether Heiji will be able to visit the "really delicious okonomiyaki restaurant" he promised Shinichi. The story is set in Osaka, and depicts Heiji and Conan solving various cases that arise in the process of searching for the okonomiyaki restaurant.

cast

The main cast includes voice actors who play the main characters of the series, such as Takayama Minami as Conan Edogawa, Horikawa Ryo as Heiji Hattori, Miyamura Yuko as Kazuha Toyama, and Yamazaki Wakana as Ran Mouri. Many other characters also appear, including Hayashibara Megumi as Ai Haibara, Matsui Naoko as Sonoko Suzuki, Takagi Wataru as Genta Kojima, a member of the Junior Detectives Club, Iwai Yukiko as Ayumi Yoshida, and Otani Ikue as Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya. In addition, new characters such as Yukino Satsuki as Karin Konishi, Harada Masao as Hikaru Konishi, and Taketatsu Ayana as Kaoru Konishi also make an appearance, adding color to the story.

Main Staff

The original work is by Gosho Aoyama, the director and storyboard artist is Taiichiro Yamamoto, and the script is by Kazunari Furuuchi. Storyboard collaborations include Hajime Kamegaki, Yuichiro Yano, and Seiki Ozora, and the director is Taiichiro Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Soeda, Rion Kujo, and Keiko Oyamada. Character design and chief animation director is Masatomo Sudo, design works are by Junko Yamanaka, and mecha design is by Hideyuki Motohashi. Animation directors include Seiji Muta, Yoshiharu Shimizu, Hiroyuki Horiuchi, Hiroyuki Nobu, and Junko Yamanaka, special effects are by Yoshimi Hayashi, art director is Yukihiro Shibuya, art assistant is Takayoshi Fukushima, color design is by Rie Kato, and cinematography is by Takashi Nomura. The main title CG animation is by Nishiyama Jin, 3D CGI director is Goto Yuichi, digital optical sound is by Nishio Noboru, editing is by Okada Terumitsu, sound director is Urakami Yasuo, assistant sound director is Urakami Keiko, sound effects are by Yokoyama Masakazu and Yokoyama Aki, music by Ohno Katsuo, mixer is Yamamoto Hisashi, assistant mixer is Uchiyama Takaaki, story editor is Iioka Junichi, assistant producer is Kitada Shuichi, associate producer is Asai Minoru, animation producer is Ishiyama Keiichi, and producers are Suwa Michihiko and Yoshioka Masahito.

Main Characters

Conan Edogawa currently appears as a first grade elementary school student, but his true identity is Shinichi Kudo, a high school detective. He was turned back into a child by the Black Organization's poison, but he continues to solve difficult cases using 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 is good at soccer, but he is tone deaf. He wears glasses as a 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 a high school detective with outstanding deductive abilities. 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 active personality, and is the captain of the karate club in high school, and is skilled enough to win the prefectural tournament. She worries about Shinichi, who has left the club to solve a difficult case, and looks forward to his return.

Heiji Hattori is a famous high school detective who is known as the Hattori of the West and the Kudo of the East. He has a medium-sized motorcycle license and is a keen kendo practitioner. His father is the chief of the Osaka Prefectural Police, but he gets angry when people mention that. He is best friends with Shinichi (Conan) and also a good rival. He is also one of the few people who know Conan's true identity.

Toyama Kazuha is a high school student and childhood friend of Heiji. She calls herself "Heiji's big sister figure," but she is more jealous than anyone else and is more like a little sister. She loves Heiji and can't accept him if he isn't number one. She has a second-degree black belt in Aikido, and her father is the head of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Osaka Prefectural Police.

Ayumi Yoshida is a first-year student at Teitan Elementary School, a classmate of Conan, and a member of the Detective Boys. 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 and rice, and 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 Boy Detectives. He has feelings for 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

"Osaka Okonomiyaki Odyssey" is the only episode released on April 17, 2010. This episode depicts Heiji's journey to find the okonomiyaki restaurant he promised to Shinichi.

Related Titles

"Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4" is related to the "Detective Conan" TV series and the movie "Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky." These works play an important role in understanding the story of the entire series and the background of the characters.

Theme songs and music

The ending theme "Hello Mr. my yesterday" was written by Tack, Ko-KI, and L(R)UCCA, composed by TAKA, arranged by Terachi Hideyuki and Hundred Percent Free, and sung by Hundred Percent Free. This song is an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4" is a must-watch for fans of the series. In particular, the story set in Osaka and the episode packed with the charm of okonomiyaki provide viewers with a fresh experience. As the friendship and rivalry between Heiji and Conan is depicted, various incidents occur one after another, keeping viewers entertained. In addition to the main characters of the series, new characters also appear, adding depth to the story.

The appeal of this work is, without a doubt, its depiction of Osaka culture and okonomiyaki. In the process of searching for the "really delicious okonomiyaki restaurant" that Heiji promised Shinichi, viewers can experience the streets and food culture of Osaka. Furthermore, the deductive skills and friendship between Conan and Heiji that are displayed in the process of solving the case will be a touching scene for fans of the series.

The cast and staff are also impressive. Not only are the voice actors who play the main characters of the series, such as Minami Takayama, Ryo Horikawa, and Yuko Miyamura, all here, but also the staff who support the quality of the series, such as director Taiichiro Yamamoto and screenwriter Kazunari Furuuchi, are also involved. The combination of these elements makes "Detective Conan Magic File 4" a special work in the series.

"Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4" is recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those who are experiencing "Detective Conan" for the first time. It will be a work that you can enjoy watching, especially if you are interested in Osaka culture and okonomiyaki. In addition, it provides a satisfying story and characters for those who like detective stories and mysteries.

You can enjoy the world of "Detective Conan" more deeply by watching this work together with other episodes and movies in the series. In particular, by watching episodes related to the "Detective Conan" TV series and the movie "Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky", you can understand the story of the entire series and the background of the characters.

"Detective Conan MAGIC FILE 4" is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the series, and is also a fascinating work for those who are experiencing "Detective Conan" for the first time. It is a work that offers viewers a new experience while enjoying the charm of Osaka culture and okonomiyaki, as well as the friendship and deductive powers of Conan and Heiji. Please watch this work and enjoy the world of "Detective Conan" even more deeply.