Top 8 Most Exciting Cases in Detective Conan

The The Case of Kudo Shinichi in New York is a flashback from Ran's memory. While unconscious in a Chinese restaurant, amidst the sound of rain, she recalls an event from a year ago. It happened in New York, where she had visited with Shinichi. Shinichi's mother, Yukiko, had taken the two young friends to watch a play. They entered the theater along with one of Yukiko's friends, actress Sharon Vineyard, and listened as other actors spoke about a mysterious gift. Three days earlier, a 'golden apple,' named after the play, had been delivered.

During the performance, the lead actor was shot dead. Based on the bullet casing found in the highest balcony seat, the police assumed that the ticket holder from that position was the murderer. However, Shinichi focused on the four actresses who were also on stage.

Many readers voted for this case due to the impact of Shinichi's famous line: 'I don’t know why people kill each other... But isn’t there no need for a just reason to save someone?'

The Case of the Moonlight Sonata Written for Piano is a tragic case, the only one where Conan allowed the culprit to commit suicide. Fans who love this case have shared that they cried when watching the episode. This is indeed a haunting case. The murder took place on Tsukikage Island. Before arriving on the island, Detective Mori received a cryptic letter along with investigation fees, but it was clear that the person who hired Kogoro was a pianist who had died 12 years earlier.

Conan and Mori's appearance in this case was just in time to uncover the truth, revealing that each chapter of the musical score held a hidden message from the murderer—"Do you understand now? Next, it will be your turn." The meaning, deciphered from the first chapter of the music, was "to dissolve the hatred here," helping the investigator connect all events to a tragic occurrence 12 years ago. However, both Mori and Conan were unable to prevent the "tragedy of the moonlight."

Fans have shared their emotional reactions, saying they cried during the episode. It is truly a case full of regret. Ultimately, no matter how powerful music can be, if it remains within the heart of humans without being open, forgiving, and healing, it will only exist as dry, meaningless sounds that leave behind a lingering taste of death.

Heiji invites Conan, Ran, and Kogoro to join him and Kazuha on a trip to an island, prompted by a mysterious letter. The letter was sent by a woman named Saori, who lives on an island called Mermaid Island. The island is famous for its centenarian resident, rumored to be immortal. Saori clearly fears being killed by the fishman. Upon arriving, they learn that Saori disappeared three days earlier. They meet four of Saori's childhood friends: Naoko, a shop assistant; Toshimi, her fiancé Rokuro; and Kimie, a priestess and the granddaughter of the island's oldest resident.

Every year, the island holds a festival where the elderly bestow a protective arrow to the three winners. Afterward, a series of murders begins to unfold on the island, and what appears to be supernatural forces seem to be behind the deaths of several people. In the end, who was behind the curse? And what was their motive? The story concludes with many shocking twists. The Curse of the Fishman remains one of the most mysterious and intriguing cases.

15 Minutes of Silence is a case that fans have voted as one of the most exciting and gripping in Detective Conan. Immediately after his re-election, the Governor of Tokyo becomes the target of a large-scale assassination attempt involving a bombing of the newly completed subway system. During the investigation, Conan discovers a crucial lead pointing to a man named Touma Taichihara, but the problem is that he has lost his memory after falling into a ravine.

While efforts to restore Touma's memory remain unsuccessful, Conan is suddenly faced with another unexpected danger: a bomb that will detonate in 15 minutes, threatening the lives of thousands. The climax of the episode reaches its peak when Ran stands in a snowy field, tears falling as she calls Shinichi for help, or when she desperately screams as the blizzard buries Conan right before her eyes.

The Ghost of Baker Street marks the first encounter between two of the most famous detectives of all time, Sherlock Holmes and Edogawa Conan. It also builds tension as Conan pursues the terrifying ‘Jack the Ripper,’ the notorious serial killer who haunted London’s streets in 1888. This case captures the public’s attention due to the mystery that has remained unsolved for over a century, as the true identity of ‘Jack the Ripper’ continues to elude investigators.

The plot centers around a murder that takes place during the launch of Japan’s first virtual reality game. The victim leaves behind a clue that forces Conan to enter the game to track down the infamous killer hidden within the labyrinth of Baker Street in London. However, as the game’s developer is murdered, an AI named Noah awakens and takes control, offering a simple challenge: unless at least one player emerges victorious, the game will end, and anyone who fails will meet a deadly fate.

The Ghost of Baker Street immerses viewers in the chilling atmosphere of 19th-century London, where the lingering fear of a serial killer remains. The story is captivating from the start, revealing the killer’s identity early on. Once again, Aoyama Gosho demonstrates how to craft a thrilling detective story, and The Ghost of Baker Street succeeds in doing just that!

Many fans will surely agree that “The Shocking Case of 12 Million Hostages in the Police Department” rightfully claims its spot at the top. This is also one of the five best cases according to the creator of the series, Gosho Aoyama. To craft this case, the author watched numerous movies about terrorism.

The story begins seven years ago, during the era of high school detective Kudo Shinichi, with a bombing incident. The culprit detonates the car of Inspector Shiratori and leaves behind a cryptic letter in the form of a code, revealing the locations of two bombs planted somewhere in Tokyo. The police search high and low but find no clues. In a race against time, Conan's detective team eventually discovers one bomb, which is set to notify them of the second bomb's location just three seconds before it detonates. Despite facing the immediate threat of one bomb and the unknown location of the other, Conan remains undeterred and finds a way forward. This case is packed with intense drama and emotion!

Readers often cite the emotional depth of the relationships between the pairs Takagi and Sato, Conan (Shinichi) and Ran, as one of the main reasons this case resonates with them. The backstory of Sato's tragic past is skillfully portrayed, and the suspenseful scene where Sergeant Takagi and Conan are trapped in an elevator adds to the tension.

In the murder case uncovered by the child detectives in a deep cave, Conan was severely injured by a gunshot but miraculously survived after receiving a blood transfusion from Ran. However, based on her recent actions and behavior, Conan is convinced that his secret has been exposed. Just as he's contemplating whether or not to confess, the high school festival at Teitan High School begins.

The curtains rise, and Conan and his friends eagerly watch the play. Just as the climax of the performance approaches, a scream shatters the silence, signaling the start of another case. This time, the investigation includes the sleepy detective Mori Kogoro, the Tokyo police inspectors, and two young detectives, Hattori Heiji and Kudo Shinichi.

According to fans, one of the main reasons they voted for “A Dangerous Recovery” is because Conan briefly returns to being Shinichi and experiences normal life, even if only for a few days. Additionally, the scene where Shinichi removes the Black Knight mask and makes his appearance is a particularly striking moment in the story.

A Clash with the Black Organization, or the two mysterious cases under the full moon, is a thrilling investigation that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, with one surprise after another. The main reason fans voted for this case is the intense showdown between Vermouth and Jodie, which left a lasting impression.

The case begins when a Halloween party invitation arrives at Kogoro's address from someone named Vermouth. A similar invitation is sent to Kudo Shinichi, also from Vermouth, and Conan realizes that the sender knows his true identity as well as Haibara's. The party is set aboard a haunted ship leaving from Yokohama port. However, during the event, the captain's body is found, killed by a crossbow bolt pierced through his heart, hanging from the mast along with a Devil Tarot card. Under the moonlight, Kudo Shinichi appears and begins to solve the case...