"Detective Conan" Episode "ONE" Review: What is the appeal of the shrunken detective?

Detective Conan Episode "ONE" The Shrunken Detective - Detailed Review and Recommendation

overview

The Detective Conan TV special "Episode ONE: The Shrunken Great Detective" was broadcast on Nippon Television on December 9, 2016. This episode goes back to the origins of the series and tells the untold story of the birth of the main character, Conan Edogawa, making it a must-see for fans. It is a 120-minute feature length single episode based on the original work by Gosho Aoyama, directed by Taiichiro Yamamoto, and animated by V1Studio.

story

This episode begins with the scene where high school detective Kudo Shinichi is forced to drink a poison by the Black Organization and is transformed into an elementary school student. Shinichi calls himself Edogawa Conan and the story depicts the process of solving cases together with his childhood friend Mouri Ran and her father Mouri Kogoro. Of particular note is the careful depiction of the process by which Shinichi transforms into Conan and his interactions with the important characters he meets for the first time.

character

This episode introduces the main characters and delves deeper into their backgrounds. Here are the main characters:

Conan Edogawa (Shinichi Kudo)

The main character is a boy who was a high school detective, Kudo Shinichi, who was forced to drink a poison by the Black Organization and turned into an elementary school student. He has high deductive powers and keen observation skills, and solves various cases. This episode depicts the process of how he transformed into Conan and his interactions with the characters he meets for the first time.

Ran Mouri

A childhood friend of Shinichi and a karate expert. She continues to support him even after he transforms into Conan. In this episode, her feelings for Shinichi and her relationship with Conan are depicted.

Kogoro Mori

Ran's father, a man who runs a detective agency. Conan lives in his office and solves various cases, which helps him gain fame. This episode shows his skills as a detective and his relationship with Conan.

Ai Haibara

A girl who escaped from the Black Organization. She was also poisoned and turned into an elementary school student. This episode tells us about her past and her encounter with Conan.

Production

Taiichiro Yamamoto, the director of this episode, has worked on many episodes of the Detective Conan series, and has used his experience to bring out the best in the original work. V1Studio, the animation production team, has captivated viewers with their beautiful visuals and precise movements.

evaluation

This episode is a must-watch for fans of the Detective Conan series. It has been particularly praised for its careful depiction of the process by which Shinichi transforms into Conan, as well as the backgrounds of the main characters. Another appealing feature is that the episode is a feature-length 120-minute episode, which allows viewers to feel the development of the story and the growth of the characters in greater depth.

Recommendation

This episode is recommended not only for fans of the Detective Conan series, but also for those who are experiencing the series for the first time. In particular, it is a must-see for those who like detective stories and mysteries. It is also an episode that can be enjoyed by those who are interested in character growth and human relationships.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

others

■ Broadcast period

December 9, 2016 - January 1, 0000

■Broadcasting station

Nippon Television

■Frequencies

120 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Gosho Aoyama

■ Director

Taiichiro Yamamoto

■ Production

・Animation production: V1Studio

■Works

©Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS 2016

Additional Information

This episode is especially notable for being faithful to the original story compared to other episodes in the Detective Conan series. It also received very positive feedback from viewers and was highly praised by many fans. Furthermore, the success of this episode led to the production of other episodes in the series.

Related Titles

There are many other episodes and movies in the Detective Conan series besides this one. In particular, new movies are released every year, which has helped support the popularity of the series. Below are some related works.

Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer

This movie was released in 2018 and is centered around the Public Security Police's Toru Amuro. It depicts the confrontation between Conan and Amuro, as well as the behind-the-scenes of the Public Security Police.

Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire

This movie was released in 2019 and depicts the story of Kaitou Kid and Conan working together to solve cases. Kaitou Kid's exploits are particularly noteworthy.

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet

This movie was released in 2021 and depicts the past of Shuichi Akai, a member of the Black Organization. It depicts the confrontation between Conan and Akai, as well as the conspiracy of the Black Organization.

summary

Detective Conan Episode "ONE" The Shrunken Great Detective is a special episode that returns to the origins of the series and tells the untold story of the birth of the main character, Edogawa Conan. It is highly praised for being faithful to the original work and carefully depicting the backgrounds and growth of the main characters. It is recommended not only for fans, but also for those who are experiencing the series for the first time. Be sure to watch this episode and enjoy the world of Detective Conan.