Detective Conan facts for kids

Detective Conan (known in Japan as 名探偵コナン, Meitantei Konan) is a popular crime and mystery story series. It started as a manga (Japanese comic book) written by Gosho Aoyama. The first manga was released on January 19, 1994.

The manga series was later made into an anime TV show. The TV show began airing on January 8, 1996, and is still on TV today. It has many episodes, following the adventures of a clever young detective.

Detective Conan is about a teenage detective named Shinichi Kudo. He gets poisoned by a secret, evil group called "The Black Organization." The poison was meant to kill him. Instead, it turned him into a small child!

Shinichi decides to hide his true identity. He takes on a new name, "Conan Edogawa." He goes to live with his girlfriend, Ran Mouri, and her father, Detective Kogoro Mori. He pretends that his parents are away and cannot take care of him. As a child, Shinichi (now Conan) secretly helps Kogoro solve many difficult cases. All the while, he is trying to find the bad guys who poisoned him. He hopes to get the poison and create a cure.

When Detective Conan came to the United States, its name was changed to Case Closed. This was done for legal reasons. Some of the character names were also changed. For example, Shinichi became Jimmy, and Ran Mori became Rachel Moore. Her father, Kogoro Mori, became Richard. Hiroshi Agasa became Hershel, and Heiji Hattori became Harley Hartwell. Sonoko Suzuki became Serena Sebastian, and Ai Haibara became Anita Hailey. However, the main character, Conan, kept his Japanese name.

The Story of Conan Edogawa

This exciting story is about a high school detective named Shinichi Kudo. He is 17 years old and very good at solving mysteries. One day, he is changed into a small child's body. This happens because of a special poison given to him by the Black Organization.

The Black Organization is a secret international crime group. They do many dangerous activities, like trading illegal items and creating new drugs. The members of this group often have code names based on types of liquor. Some examples are Gin, Vodka, and Vermouth.

Ai Haibara, who used to be a member of this organization, created the drug that Shinichi took. When she was in trouble with the group, she took the same drug. It also turned her into a six-year-old girl. She then escaped from the Black Organization. Her old code name was Sherry.

Cool Gadgets and Tools

Conan uses many special gadgets to help him solve cases and catch criminals. These tools are made by his friend, Professor Hiroshi Agasa.

Conan's Special Glasses

Conan wears large glasses that do not correct his vision. These glasses have many cool functions built into them. They can act like a radar to find things. They also have thermography, which shows heat. They can work as a telescope to see far away. Plus, they have a special microphone to listen to sounds from a distance.

The Tranquilizing Watch

Conan has a watch that can shoot a special tranquilizing (sleep-inducing) needle. He uses this to put people to sleep, usually Kogoro Mori, so he can solve the case using Kogoro's voice. This watch can only hold one needle, so Conan has to use it very carefully!

Voice-Changing Bow Tie

This bow tie can change Conan's voice to sound like anyone else. Conan often uses it to imitate Kogoro Mori's voice. This way, he can explain how he solved a case without anyone knowing he is the one doing it.

Detective Boys Badge

This badge is used by Conan and his friends, who call themselves the "Detective Boys." It has a small radio built inside. They use it to talk to each other when they are exploring or solving small mysteries. The badge can communicate up to 20 kilometers away.

Turbo-Engine Skateboard

Conan has a skateboard with a super-fast turbo engine. He uses this to chase after criminals or get to crime scenes quickly.

Power-Enhancing Shoes

These special shoes make Conan's kicks much stronger. He often uses them to kick soccer balls with great force. This helps him to knock out criminals or break through obstacles.

Stretchy Suspenders

Conan's suspenders can stretch and shrink freely. He can use them to grab things from far away or to help him climb.

Other Useful Tools

• Button Speaker: A small speaker that can be hidden.
• Wristwatch Flashlight: A flashlight built into his watch for dark places.

Main Characters in Detective Conan

The series has many interesting characters who help or get in the way of Conan's investigations.

• Shinichi Kudo/Conan Edogawa: He is the main character. He is a brilliant high school detective who was turned into a first grader. He solves most of the cases, often murders, while pretending to be a child.
• Ran Mori: She is Shinichi's high school friend and lives with Conan. She misses Shinichi very much and does not know that Conan is actually him.
• Kogoro Mori: Ran's father. He is a private detective who is famous, but only because Conan secretly solves cases using Kogoro's voice.
• Hiroshi Agasa: A kind doctor and professor who knows Conan's secret. He creates all the cool gadgets that Conan uses.
• Ai Haibara: She used to be part of the Black Organization. Her body also shrunk because of the same poison that Conan took. She helps Conan with his quest.
• Heiji Hattori: Another smart high school detective from Osaka. He is a friendly rival to Shinichi and also knows Conan's true identity.
• Sonoko Suzuki: Ran's best friend. She is often looking for a boyfriend. Conan sometimes uses her voice to solve crimes when Kogoro is not around. She is also a big fan of KID, the phantom thief.

The Black Organization

This is the secret criminal group that poisoned Shinichi. Their members often have code names related to alcoholic drinks.

• Boss (often called "That Person")
• Gin
• Vodka
• Vermouth
• Chianti
• Korn
• Bourbon
• Kir
• Rum

Images for kids

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  A Detective Conan-themed cafe

See also

In Spanish: Detective Conan para niños