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Detective Conan

Detective Conan is in its 30th anime anniversary year, with the two-hour special The Case No. 30 Murder Case now streaming on Netflix after its September 25, 2026 Nippon TV broadcast. The manga returned from a two-month hiatus with Chapter 1167 on September 16, weeks after Gosho Aoyama confirmed he had drafted the final chapter's storyboard.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 1h ago

Detective Conan's 30th anniversary year is the frame for nearly everything in the recent coverage. The two-hour special, titled The Case No. 30 Murder Case in the streaming announcement and 30-go Satsujin Jiken in the broadcast announcement, aired September 25 on Nippon TV's Friday Road Show with Mai Kuraki performing the opening theme "Hallelujah." It follows Conan and Heiji on a counterfeit 10,000-yen note case, and Netflix has begun streaming it alongside a Special Selection episode collection. A livestreamed anniversary event had earlier announced the special as the first new two-hour special in 10 years, along with The Misohitojima Murder Case, an original special built around viewer culprit deduction.

The manga side has its own momentum. After a two-month hiatus, Chapter 1167 ran in the combined 42nd and 43rd issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday on September 16 and opened a new arc. Creator Gosho Aoyama said in an August television interview that he has drafted the thumbnail layouts for the manga's final chapter, though he gave no story details or timeline. He also said he first expected the series to end quickly and realized its popularity with the first theatrical film. The manga has run in Weekly Shonen Sunday since January 1994, with 108 volumes released as of April 2026.

Anniversary merchandising and promotions run across several partners. Sega's XrossLink figure line adds Akai and Bourbon figures with connecting bases in October, after Phantom Thief Kid and Sasuke Haba figures in September. YTE releases the Blue Butterfly Forest merchandise line on November 7. JR East's Mobile Suica campaign gives away Detective Boys and Conan/Kaito Kid card faces through commuting and shopping routes, and a 30th anniversary fireworks event is set for Yokohama Yamashita Futo on November 21.

English-language releases continue separately. Anime NYC 2026 hosted the world premiere of the English dub of The Million-dollar Pentagram, the first Detective Conan film dubbed by Studio Nano, and Netflix and Crunchyroll added the second part of the "FBI Intervention" curated episode selection on August 1.

Key facts

Current manga chapter
Chapter 1167 ran in the combined 42nd and 43rd issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday on September 16, 2026, ending a two-month hiatus and starting a new arc. ↗
Final chapter draft
Gosho Aoyama said on the YTV program 24-Jikan Terebi Saishin Joho SP that he has drafted the thumbnail layouts, or name, for the manga's final chapter. ↗
Anniversary special broadcast
The two-hour special airs September 25 at 9:00 p.m. on NTV and its affiliates' Kinyo Roadshow block, with Mai Kuraki performing the opening theme "Hallelujah." ↗
Streaming availability
The 30th anniversary special has begun streaming on Netflix, along with a related Special Selection episode collection. ↗
Upcoming original special
An original special, The Misohitojima Murder Case, will let viewers attempt to deduce the culprit. ↗
English film dub
Studio Nano's English dub of The Million-dollar Pentagram premiered at Anime NYC 2026, with Molly Zhang as Conan and Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Kid the Phantom Thief. ↗
Joining streaming catalog
Netflix and Crunchyroll began streaming the second part of the "FBI Intervention" curated episode selection on August 1. ↗
XrossLink figure release
Sega's XrossLink figures of Shuichi Akai and Bourbon are crane game prize items releasing sequentially from October 9, 2026, with connecting bases. ↗
Mobile Suica campaign
JR East's campaign starts September 1, 2026, and gives away two limited Mobile Suica card faces tied to the anime's 30th anniversary. ↗
Anniversary fireworks event
A music-and-fireworks event at Yokohama Yamashita Futo on November 21, 2026, pairs past opening and ending themes with fireworks choreographed by Ryo Oya. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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tv · 2026-10-21 · Japan · 2026-10-21
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tv · 2026-09-26 · Japan · 2026-10-04
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manga · October 9, 2026 · 2026-10-03
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manga · 2026-09-16 · Japan · 2026-09-17
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manga · 2026-11-07 · Japan · 2026-09-15
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special · 2026-09-25 · Japan · 2026-09-12
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special · announced · 2026-09-05
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special · September 25 · 2026-09-05
Release
tv · January 1996 · 2026-09-01
Announced
Harukas 300 observation deck collaboration, Shoukuu no Seiten-dai · 2026-10-20
Announced
Art Fireworks 2026 at Yamashita Pier in Yokohama · 2026-10-20
Announced
national vote on opening and ending themes · 2026-10-20
Announced
two-hour Himitsu no Conan SHOW Kiwami special · 2026-10-20
Announced
fourth curated episode collection on Netflix · 2026-10-19
Announced
Second Q-pot. sweets accessory collection went on sale October 16 · 2026-10-17
Announced
Blue Butterfly Forest goods to be sold early at AGF2026 · 2026-10-10
Announced
fan vote across its 138 opening and ending songs (Best Hit Kayosai 2026) · 2026-10-06
Announced
A collaboration accessory line with Q-pot. featuring charms and necklaces styled as sweets · 2026-10-06
Announced
The first collection releases sequentially from September 26, 2026 · 2026-10-06
Announced
new arc teased by official X account, Ran appears late for a meeting with Sonoko and climbs a nearby building for a better view · 2026-09-17
Announced
Morning Routine ver. merchandise line accepting pre-orders · 2026-09-13
Announced
promotional video, main visual, and opening theme performer for Detective Conan: 30-go Satsujin Jiken · 2026-09-12
Announced
30th anniversary music-and-fireworks event on November 21, 2026 (Yokohama Yamashita Futo) · 2026-09-07
Announced
joining the September 19-20 event in Shibuya (ABEMA Anime Festival 2026) · 2026-09-02
Announced
Conan Day events · 2026-08-18
Announced
Q posket Miniature Collection gashapon (fifth week of August) · 2026-08-10
Licensed by
Netflix (unspecified) · 2026-10-19
Licensed by
TVer (Japan) · 2026-08-11
Noted
Detective Conan marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 · 2026-10-06
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detectives, police, Public Security, and FBI appear in the special · 2026-10-06
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the 76th Detective Conan ending theme, which debuted in the latest episode on Saturday · 2026-10-04
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Reservations open September 16 at noon, with AGF2026 YTE booths and other retailers carrying the line. · 2026-09-15
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The manga has sold over 270 million copies worldwide · 2026-09-01
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won the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen category · 2026-09-01
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released a new visual featuring Kudo Shinichi juggling a ball · 2026-08-18
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collaboration expands beyond the initial Conan illustration to include Shinichi · 2026-08-18
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has run in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday since January 1994, with 108 volumes released as of April 2026 · 2026-08-17
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shifts the series from an open-ended marathon to a story with a planned conclusion, even though no end date has been announced · 2026-08-17
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lineup includes Toru Amuro and Kaito Kid · 2026-08-10
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Each capsule costs 500 yen including tax · 2026-08-10

Connections

Music by
detective pretty cure, rei furuya, kaito kid, hiroshi morofushi
Writes of
toyoto kogisu, gosho aoyama
Produces of
tms entertainment, sega, universal studios japan 25th anniversary
Staff change of
best hit kayo festival 2026
Music by of
mai kuraki
Voice cast of
wakana yamazaki

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Claim activity

When a claim about Detective Conan was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed Mai Kuraki scored by Detective Conan Oct 4 · source
  • Confirmed movie April 2024 Japan Sep 28 · source
  • Confirmed special 2026-09-25 Japan Sep 19 · source
  • Confirmed special September 25 Sep 17 · source
  • Confirmed special announced Sep 17 · source
  • Confirmed Gosho Aoyama writes Detective Conan Sep 10 · source
  • Disputed movie April 2024 Japan Aug 31 · source
  • Confirmed toei animation produces detective conan May 28 · source
  • Confirmed wakana yamazaki voices detective conan May 27 · source
  • Confirmed crossover episodes with Star Detective Precure! May 27 · source

All coverage

1h ago

Scriptwriter Toyoto Kogisu Dies at 69

The Writers Guild of Japan announced that screenwriter Toyoto Kogisu died on September 29. He was 69. Kogisu wrote several episodes of the Detective Conan anime between 2000 and 2018, including the 733rd episode, "The Wedding Reception and the Two Gunshots." His work outside anime went to live-action television, with credits on Taiyo ni Hoero!, Hagure Keiji: Junjoha, Sasurai Keiji Ryojou-hen, and Bengoshi Takabayashi Ayuko. The guild announced his death on Monday and did not disclose a cause of death. Kogisu's Detective Conan episodes sit inside a run of more than two decades of the mystery series, which follows the young detective Shinichi Kudo after his body is shrunk. The guild is the organization that confirmed the death, and its notice is the primary record of the date.

3d ago

Detective Conan Long Wallets Bring Conan, Haibara, and Kid to Banshu Leather

Three Detective Conan long wallets are on sale at the PREMICO online shop, made with Asakusa Bunko in Banshu-produced leather. The Edogawa Conan model pairs blue-gray with tortoiseshell and diamond patterns showing the bowtie voice changer, keyhole, and wristwatch tranquilizer gun. The Haibara Ai model uses purple with APTX4869 and ginkgo leaves. The Phantom Thief Kid model prints his silk hat, monocle, jewel, playing cards, and dove. Each is about 10.5 by 19 by 2.4 centimeters.

3d ago

Detective Conan Long Wallets Go on Sale at PREMICO in Three Character Models

Imperial Enterprise is selling a Detective Conan long wallet made with Asakusa Bunko, the leather brand that layers patterns by hand. It went on sale at the PREMICO online shop on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Three models are offered: Conan Edogawa in blue-gray, Ai Haibara in purple with APTX4869 and flask motifs, and Kaito Kid in blue lines of hats, monocles, and cards. Each is patterned leather over Banshu white cowhide with a stain-resistant coating.

4d ago

Detective Conan 30 Year Project Adds Harukas Event, Yokohama Fireworks, and TV Tie-Ins

The Detective Conan anime's 30 Year Project has added several tie-in events. A Harukas 300 observation deck collaboration, Shoukuu no Seiten-dai, runs through Sunday, November 29, with a voice segment written by Gosho Aoyama. Art Fireworks 2026 comes to Yamashita Pier in Yokohama on Saturday, November 21. A national vote on opening and ending themes runs through Sunday, November 1, and a two-hour Himitsu no Conan SHOW Kiwami special is planned for around December.

4d ago

Q-pot. Opens Detective Conan Charm And Cafe Run In Two Waves

Q-pot. is releasing Detective Conan collaboration accessories made to look like sweets at its directly operated stores and online shop, split into two waves on September 26 and October 16, 2026. Items include an Edogawa Conan Petit Cake Charm at 8,800 yen, a Kaito Kid Monocle Necklace at 33,000 yen, and an APTX Chocolate Charm at 6,600 yen. A cafe menu runs October 16 to November 15, 2026.

4d ago

Universal Cool Japan 2027 Adds Detective Conan World With Three Attractions

USJ LLC announced that "Detective Conan World" will run at Universal Studios Japan from February 10 to June 30, 2027, as part of Universal Cool Japan 2027. The lineup is a real escape game at Stage 18, a story ride at Hollywood Dream The Ride, and a live restaurant that moves to the Peacock Theater and renews its content. Restaurant tickets run 7,000 to 8,400 yen for adults and 2,600 to 3,200 yen for children, with park admission separate.

4d ago

TMS Adds Lupin III vs. Detective Conan Film to YouTube, Fourth Conan Collection to Netflix

TMS Entertainment will stream Lupin III vs. Detective Conan The Movie in English dub on YouTube for a limited time from October 24. Netflix lists the fourth curated Detective Conan episode collection for November 1. The crossover film opened in Japanese theaters in December 2013; Discotek released it on Blu-ray and previously on DVD in Japanese with subtitles in 2015.

Oct 17

Detective Conan and Q-pot. Launch Second Sweets Accessory Collection

The second Detective Conan and Q-pot. accessory collection went on sale October 16, with pieces styled as sweets from the Q-pot. patisserie. The lineup includes a Black Organization teddy bear cookie charm holding APTX-4869 at 9,900 yen, a Vermouth rouge necklace at 13,200 yen, and a Sherry flask candy necklace at 16,500 yen. Q-pot CAFE. also began a limited menu based on the accessories the same day.

Oct 14

TOKYO ANIME NEXT Sets Free Main Event And 2027 Awards Tease

The Japan Animation Association announced on October 7 the key visual and program details for TOKYO ANIME NEXT, held mainly in Ikebukuro from October 30 to November 2, 2026. The November 2 main event at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL runs about 90 minutes in three parts, closing with the concept of a new anime awards program planned for 2027. Tickets are free and reserved, applied for through e+.

Oct 13

Detective Conan Puzzle Wave 2 Pre-Orders Open With Three Merch Themes

The second wave of original merchandise from the smartphone game Detective Conan Puzzle: Board Cross Chain opens for pre-order on the Oshimall shop from 13:00 on October 14 to 23:59 on October 28, 2026. The lineup covers three in-game events: Hyakki Yagyo, MYSTERY QUEST, and Wonderland, each with six acrylic keychains and six acrylic blocks at 770 yen and 1,100 yen per random item.

Oct 10

Detective Conan Blue Butterfly Forest Goods Head To AGF2026

YTE will sell Detective Conan goods built on a newly drawn "Blue Butterfly Forest" visual early at Anime Japan Girls Festival 2026, held November 7 and 8 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. The lineup includes a clear file with Conan, Haibara, Amuro, and Kid, an aurora acrylic stand, trading foil-embossed cards, can badges, and a hard card case. Deformed pop-up book style goods of Ran, Shinichi, Akai, and Chihaya follow.

Oct 6

Detective Conan Opens Fan Vote Across Its 138 Opening And Ending Songs

A collaboration between the music special program Best Hit Kayosai 2026 and the TV anime Detective Conan has been announced, and voting has begun for Everyone's Choice: Detective Conan Best Hit OP & ED. Fans pick from all 138 opening and ending songs produced over the 30 years since the anime began airing, and the ranking will be announced during the Best Hit Kayosai 2026 broadcast. Broadcast date, performing artists, and songs will be announced later.

Oct 6

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Special Lands On Netflix

The two-hour Detective Conan special "30-gou Satsujin Jiken" aired on Friday Road Show on September 25, 2026, and Netflix began streaming it exclusively after the broadcast. The episode follows a murder case that begins with counterfeit new 10,000-yen bills, and Conan, Heiji Hattori and police from across the country work it together. Other major services in Japan do not carry it.

Oct 6

Q-pot. and Detective Conan Launch Sweet-Themed Accessory Line

A collaboration between Detective Conan and accessory brand Q-pot. has produced a line of charms and necklaces styled as sweets. The first collection releases sequentially from September 26, 2026, and includes Conan Edogawa Petit Cake Charms at 8,800 yen, a Shinichi Kudo Petit Chocolat Charm, a Ran Mouri Dress Cake Charm, a Sakura Class Nameplate Cookie Charm at 6,600 yen, and Kaito Kid pieces including a Silk Hat Cake Necklace at 19,800 yen.

Oct 6

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary TV Special Brings Back the Full Cast

The 30th anniversary Detective Conan TV special "Case 30" aired on Nippon TV's Friday Road Show on September 25, drawing live viewers and a wave of social media reaction. The two-hour original story about counterfeit new banknotes assembles detectives, police, Public Security, and FBI. Fans celebrated returns including Toru Amuro, Shuichi Akai, Heiji Hattori, Kazuha Toyama, and the anime-only forensic officer Tome.

Oct 6

Bandai's Mame Gasha Hon Sunday Collection Sets October Release

Bandai will release Mame Gasha Hon "Weekly Shonen Sunday Comics Collection" in the third week of October 2026. The lineup covers six works from Weekly Shonen Sunday: Touch, Ranma 1/2, Kyokara Ore wa!!, Ushio and Tora, Detective Conan, and MAJOR. Each miniature comic is about five centimeters tall. The price is 500 yen including tax.

Oct 4

Mai Kuraki Breaks Her Own Guinness Record for Detective Conan Themes

Mai Kuraki and the Detective Conan anime announced on Sunday that she has broken her own Guinness World Record for Most Theme Songs in a Single Anime Series. The milestone came with her song "Ai de Zenbu Dakishimete Aishite," the 76th Detective Conan ending theme, which debuted in the latest episode on Saturday. She first received the record in 2017 with 21 songs.

Oct 4

Detective Conan Heiji And Kazuha Episodes Stream Free On TVer

TVer began free streaming of all 36 episodes of the Detective Conan selection "Thoughts Dyed in Madder Red!! Heiji & Kazuha Selection" on September 26, 2026, with one episode released per day. The run continues through November 7, and each episode stays viewable for one week from its start date. The selection gathers episodes centered on Osaka high school detective Heiji Hattori and his childhood friend Kazuha Toyama, timed to the three-week broadcast of "Madder Red Finale," an Osaka-set story from volume 106 of Gosho Aoyama's original manga, which begins airing September 26 on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV affiliates at 6:00 PM. The 36-episode lineup opens with episode 118, "The Naniwa Serial Murder Case," the 1998 installment where Kazuha first appears, and runs through episodes 1085 and 1086, "The Unlucky Matchmaking" Parts 1 and 2, which aired in 2023.

Oct 3

Sega Adds Akai And Bourbon Figures To Detective Conan XrossLink Series

Sega is adding Shuichi Akai and Bourbon to its XrossLink figure line for Detective Conan. Both are crane game prize items, releasing sequentially from October 9, 2026 at amusement facilities nationwide. The Akai figure stands about 17 centimeters with a dedicated base; the crouching Bourbon figure stands about 12 centimeters. Their bases connect so the two can be displayed pointing guns at each other, recreating the encounter from the Labyrinth Cocktail episode. Both boxes carry the 30th anniversary logo.

Sep 25

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Special Begins Netflix Streaming

Netflix began streaming "Detective Conan: The Case of the Murder on Issue 30" on September 25, 2026, following its broadcast on Nippon TV's Friday Road Show that same day. The 30th anniversary commemorative work is the first two-hour special in the franchise in 10 years. In the story, a murder case reveals counterfeit bills mixed among Japan's new 10,000-yen notes, prompting an investigation by Conan, Kogoro Mouri, Heiji Hattori, police from multiple prefectures, the Public Security Bureau, and the FBI. The counterfeit note is the 30th found in Japan, earning the case the name "Case No. 30." Alongside the special, Netflix is streaming 30 "Special Selection" collections of related episodes organized by character, including Conan, Shinichi Kudo, Ran Mouri, and Kaito Kid. A commemorative commercial was also released. The 30th anniversary project began in April 2025 and is now reaching its finale.

Sep 17

Detective Conan Returns With Chapter 1167 After Two-Month Hiatus

Detective Conan manga Chapter 1167 ran in the combined 42nd and 43rd issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday, released Sep 16, ending a two-month hiatus and starting a new arc. The official Detective Conan X account teased the arc ahead of the issue, writing that Ran appears late for a meeting with Sonoko and climbs a nearby building for a better view.

Sep 15

Detective Conan Blue Butterfly Forest Merchandise Debuts November 7

A new Detective Conan illustration series, Blue Butterfly Forest, gets its own merchandise line, released by YTE Co., Ltd. on November 7, 2026. The lineup covers four characters (Edogawa Conan, Haibara Ai, Amuro Tooru, Kaitou Kid) on acrylic stands at 1,980 yen, choidaka aurora holo can badges at 770 yen, clear files at 550 yen, and hard card cases with a card at 1,210 yen. A wider deformed-illustration group adds eight characters (Edogawa Conan, Kudo Shinichi, Mouri Ran, Kaitou Kid, Haibara Ai, Amuro Tooru, Akai Shuichi, Hagiwara Chihaya) on clear stickers and acrylic bookmarks, both 660 yen and 880 yen, plus a double pocket clear file at 770 yen. Trading items include foil-embossed cards at 550 yen each or 4,400 yen per box, mini acrylic stands at 880 yen each or 7,040 yen per box, and can badges at 495 yen each or 3,960 yen per box. Reservations open September 16 at noon, with AGF2026 YTE booths and other retailers carrying the line.

Sep 13

Detective Conan Morning Routine Goods Go Up For Pre-Order

New Detective Conan merchandise using summer-themed illustrations is accepting pre-orders. The Morning Routine ver. lineup runs to 12 products across seven characters: Conan Edogawa, Ran Mouri, Chihaya Hagiwara, Shigemitsu Yokomizo, Masumi Sera, Jinpei Matsuda, and Kenji Hagiwara, all of whom appear in the film Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway. Pre-orders opened September 9 at 12:00 and close September 24 at 10:00.

Sep 13

Detective Precure Film Debuts Kimi To Idol And Wonderful Trailer

Toei Animation released on September 13 two new trailers and a key visual for its Precure film, opening September 18. The first trailer, labeled Kimi to Idol and Wonderful, shows characters from Kimi to Idol Precure and Wonderful Precure joining the four Detective Precure leads. The sequel series is set in 1999, and the previous two series have their own time settings, so the crossover's plot mechanics were unclear before the footage. In the trailer, Komugi Inukai runs ahead while dragging along Iroha Inukai, and the two series' characters speak. The second trailer, This Is A Detective, follows the four Detective Precure leads refusing to give up on a difficult mystery, including Anna Akechi's line that they will not give up. The same footage shows Jet-senpai taunting them. Toei also announced that all three TV series will stream back to back on ABEMA starting September 18 at 19:00.

Sep 12

Detective Conan Two-Hour Special Sets Mai Kuraki Theme, September 25 Air Date

The staff of Detective Conan: 30-go Satsujin Jiken, a new two-hour special, released a promotional video, main visual, and the news that Mai Kuraki will perform the opening theme "Hallelujah." The special airs September 25 at 9:00 p.m. on NTV and its affiliates' Kinyo Roadshow block. Elaiza Ikeda joins as a guest voice cast member. Conan and Heiji pursue counterfeit bills, with stops at the National Printing Bureau in Nagano and Osaka.

Sep 7

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Fireworks Show Set for Yokohama in November

The Detective Conan TV anime marks its 30th anniversary with a music-and-fireworks event at Yokohama Yamashita Futo on November 21, 2026. The show pairs past opening themes, ending themes, and background music with fireworks choreographed by Ryo Oya, and characters from the anime and theatrical films appear by voice. Advance ticket sales have begun.

Sep 5

New Detective Conan Special Lets Viewers Deduce Culprit

A livestreamed 30th anniversary special announced a new original Detective Conan anime special, The Misohitojima Murder Case, where viewers will attempt to deduce the culprit for the first time in the franchise. Also announced was The Counterfeit Case of Ultra 30, the first new two-hour special in 10 years, set to air September 25.

Sep 1

JR East Launches Detective Conan Mobile Suica Card Face Campaign

JR East is running a Mobile Suica campaign tied to the 30th anniversary of the Detective Conan TV anime, giving away two limited-edition card faces that let users reskin the Mobile Suica app. The campaign starts September 1, 2026. The Detective Boys design goes to anyone who buys a commuting or school commuter pass through Mobile Suica between September 1 and October 7, with no entry required. The Conan Edogawa and Kaito Kid design is part of a shopping course running September 1 to October 15, where 200,000 entrants who meet purchase conditions are drawn by lottery. Winners also receive JRE POINT, with top prizes of 50,000 points for 100 people, 2,000 points for 3,000 people, and 100 points for 196,900 people. The anime began airing in January 1996, making 2026 its 30th year on air. The manga has sold over 270 million copies worldwide and won the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen category.

Aug 29

Satellite Theater Airs Nine Rare OVA Works From 1985 to 1999

CS broadcaster Satellite Theater announced the program "Rewind the VHS! Our OVA Special," airing nine OVA works from September and October 2026. September includes the Gosho Aoyama short film collections animated by the Detective Conan staff and cast, plus Magic Knight Rayearth, Vampire Princess Miyu, and Tokyo Vice. October brings LedA, Virgust, Puttun Make Love, and Plastic Little.

Aug 29

Detective Conan Mobile Suica Card Faces Launch September 1

JR East will give away two limited Mobile Suica card faces designed after the Detective Conan TV anime, starting September 1. The campaign marks the anime's 30th anniversary. One design features the Detective Boys, the other Edogawa Conan and Phantom Thief Kid. The Detective Boys face comes with a commuter pass purchase, while the other is part of a lottery for 200,000 winners.

Aug 29

Universal Studios Japan Marks 25 Years With Anime Crossovers

Universal Studios Japan will release collaboration goods this fall pairing ONE PIECE with Jurassic Park, Detective Conan with Back to the Future, and a Junji Ito Tomie design with Halloween Horror Night's Street Zombies. Eiichiro Oda and Gosho Aoyama shared anniversary comments. Woody Woodpecker and Winnie Woodpecker debut as LINE stamps.

Aug 28

Detective Conan Anime NYC 2026 Report: Studio Nano's First Film Dub

At Anime NYC 2026, TMS premiered the English dub of The Million-dollar Pentagram, the first Detective Conan film dubbed by Studio Nano. The dub features Texas-based actors, including Molly Zhang as Conan and Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Kid the Phantom Thief, alongside returning actors from the original Funimation Case Closed dub. Reviewer Molly Zhang praised the quality and the cast's chemistry.

Aug 28

Q posket Miniature Collection Vol. 2 Adds Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! Figures

Bandai's Vender Division is releasing the second volume of the Precure All Stars Q posket Miniature Collection, a gashapon line that shrinks its crane-game prize figures into boxed miniatures. The new set draws entirely from Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!, with all four characters from that series appearing: Cure Lemonade, Cure Mint, Cure Aqua, and Milky Rose. Each capsule costs 500 yen including tax, and the release is scheduled for the fifth week of August 2026, though timing may vary by region and store. The figures are detailed miniatures whose packaging reproduces the design of the standard Q posket boxes, and they can be removed from their packages. The collection is a capsule product with four types in total. Bandai lists Toei Animation as the copyright holder for the Precure characters. The first volume of the series launched earlier in the Q posket Miniature Collection line, which also includes a separate Detective Conan set debuting in the same month with four characters of its own.

Aug 27

One Piece, Detective Conan Get Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary Goods

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) announced on Tuesday a line of collaboration merchandise pairing One Piece with Jurassic Park and Detective Conan with Back to the Future, celebrating the theme park's 25th anniversary. The One Piece set shows Monkey D. Luffy at the Jurassic Park attraction interacting with a T-Rex, while the Detective Conan items depict Conan Edogawa and Dr. Agasa in poses inspired by the Back to the Future movie poster, with Conan and Agasa standing in for Marty McFly and Doc Brown. The merchandise includes T-shirts for both collaborations, plus a bottle and tote bag for One Piece, and a mug and figure set for Detective Conan. Items go on sale September 9 at the in-park Studio Style store. As of press time, no prices had been announced. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda and Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama both released statements congratulating USJ on its anniversary, with Oda thanking the park for the annual One Piece Premier live show and Aoyama expressing excitement about the Back to the Future crossover. Purchasers must show a valid admission ticket or annual pass on the day.

Aug 27

ABSOLUTE ACT Strike Freedom Gundam Debuts at TOKYO Toy Show 2026

Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.

Aug 19

Detective PreCure! STAR GALLERY Figure Series Details Revealed

Bandai Candy announced details for the new STAR GALLERY figure series from Detective PreCure! on its official blog on August 19. The series will be available in two versions: a general retail version priced at 2,500 yen each (excluding tax) and a Premium Bandai version, with ordering information scheduled to begin on their respective e-commerce sites from August 20. STAR GALLERY replaces the discontinued Cutie Figure line, which ended due to factors such as the weak yen and rising raw material costs. The new series aims to continue the figure lineup in a different form while significantly improving product specifications. Figures have been enlarged from approximately 100mm to approximately 110mm, and skirts and small accessories that were previously molded in one piece are now divided for finer sculpting. The target age has also changed from 3 years and older to 15 years and older, based on analysis showing many Cutie Figure buyers were at least 15. The first wave includes Cure Answer, Cure Mystic, and Cure Arcana Shadow, while the second wave adds Cure Eclair and Cure Arcana, with both waves releasing simultaneously. The Premium Bandai version adds fine color coding and gold or pearl paint on some parts.

Aug 17

Detective Conan Creator Gosho Aoyama Drafts Final Chapter Storyboard

Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama revealed on Saturday that he has already drafted the thumbnail layouts, or name, for the manga's final chapter. He made the comment during an interview segment on YTV's 24-Jikan Terebi Saishin Jōhō SP program with singers Taiga Kyōmoto and CHANMINA, both self-described fans of the series. CHANMINA, who said she plans her life by thinking backward from the end, asked Aoyama if he works the same way. Aoyama answered that he has drafted the final chapter's layouts, then jokingly offered to show them. Kyōmoto, who had heard the rumor before, cautioned CHANMINA not to take him up on it. Aoyama described the draft as entertaining but gave no story details or timeline for the manga's conclusion. The interview also touched on the series' longevity. Aoyama said he initially expected Detective Conan to end quickly and first realized its popularity with the release of the first theatrical film. He also recalled a conversation with One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda about the unusual experience of having their manga adapted into weekly anime. Detective Conan has run in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday since January 1994, with 108 volumes released as of April 2026.

Aug 11

Detective Conan Family Episodes Stream Free on TVer

TVer will stream 37 Detective Conan episodes focused on family themes, one per day from August 1 to September 13, 2026. The selection marks Gosho Aoyama designing the charity T-shirt for the 24-Hour Television 49 broadcast. Each episode is free for one week after its release.

Aug 10

Detective Conan Enters Q posket Miniature Collection Gashapon Line

Bandai will release Detective Conan Q posket Miniature Collection gashapon in the fifth week of August. The lineup includes Edogawa Conan, Toru Amuro, Shuichi Akai, and Kaito Kid, four figures total. Each comes in a miniature package designed after the real packaging, with the back detailed, and figures can be removed from the package. Each capsule costs 500 yen including tax.

Aug 7

Anime NYC Sets Panels for Macross, Go Forward Dub, Conan Film Dub

Anime NYC announced panels and premiere screenings for August 22, including a Big West panel on the Macross franchise with a screening of Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure, the English dub premiere of Go Forward with a Q&A with director Phebe Fabacher, and the world premiere of the English dub of Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram.

Aug 6

Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief Special Edition Airs on BS12

BS12 Twelvi broadcasts the TV series special edition 'Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief' on July 26 at 7:00 PM on 'Sunday Anime Theater.' The special presents episodes depicting Kid's origin and his first confrontation with Conan, with new footage. Script and composition are by Junichi Miyashita, produced by TMS Entertainment.

Jul 21

Netflix and Crunchyroll Add More Detective Conan FBI Episodes on August 1

TMS Entertainment announced that Netflix and Crunchyroll will begin streaming the second part of the Detective Conan anime's "FBI Intervention" curated selection on August 1. The selection features episodes related to FBI characters, including Shuichi Akai and the Black Organization, and continues a series of curated collections that began in July 2025.

Jul 20

Live-Action The Samurai and the Prisoner Drops to #5, SHIBOYUGI Debuts at #11 in Japan

The live-action adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's novel The Samurai and the Prisoner fell from #4 to #5 in its fourth weekend, earning 56,289,900 yen. The 37th Anpanman film dropped to #6, while the 4K restoration of Kiki's Delivery Service rose to #7. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie re-entered the top 10 at #9. SHIBOYUGI: Cloudy Beach debuted at #11.

Jul 18

Sazae-san Heads Japanese Animation TV Ratings for July 6-12

Sazae-san topped the weekly Japanese animation TV rankings in the Kanto region for July 6-12 with a 7.2% household rating. Detective Conan followed at 5.6%, and Chibi Maruko-chan at 5.5%. The list also includes specials such as the live-action Kingdom Special Edition and the first part of the 2025 Anpanman film, as reported by Video Research.

Jul 18

Detective Conan J.League Collaboration Reveals New Illustration, Conan Day Event

A new illustration of Edogawa Conan with a soccer ball has been released to commemorate the Detective Conan TV anime's 30th anniversary collaboration with the J.League. A "Conan Day" event will be held on September 6, 2026 at Cerezo Osaka's YANMAR HANASAKA STADIUM, where Conan will appear at the match against Tokyo Verdy. The announcement follows the broadcast of a special collaboration episode earlier today.