Detective Conan

nathandouglasdavis
Sometimes when you read a lot of manga, it can get tiresome constantly trying to track down new great series to read just to have them end within fifty chapters. Especially since you will end up having to sift through many less-than-great series just to find these quick-ending great series. When I get frustrated by this constant search, I can find comfort in a series which is palatable and which will last a heck-of-a long time--regardless of whether it's "great" or not. Case Closed fits firmly in that category. It's not amazing, but it's easy to read and consistently entertaining. They've currently concluded 304 cases (and are in the middle of the 305th). The cases are pretty inconsistent in their quality--there are multiple times when you'll get an absolutely excellent case side-by-side with an absolute dud. The longest streak of consecutive "good" cases was eleven cases (ch. 26-67) and the longest streak of "bad" cases was eight cases (ch. 567-590). Which means most of the time, despite some stories going towards extremes, most of the cases oscillate around acceptable mediocrity. The vast majority of those cases involve murders, but there are also kidnappings, coded messages, escapes, and various other types of puzzles and mysteries. In addition to the standard cases with adults, Conan runs into situations with the Detective Boys--a group of friends fe's made in elementary school. Most cases are three (or four) chapters long, but there are a few that are only a single chapter and the longest case was ten chapters. We get slow-growing romantic gooeyness interspersed throughout. The primary couple is Shinichi (whose child-form is called Conan) and Ran. We also get some stories involving Kogoro and feir estranged wife Eri, Hattori and Kazuha, Sonoko and Makoto, as well as multiple police officers and their romances. A lot of the romances stem from childhood crushes. And honestly, it's these romances in addition to the larger story arcs which hook you and keep you engaged long-term. These larger story arc mysteries are usually built around uncovering the identity of one of the Black Organization agents:
Reply · Nov 15, 2020

sandrose
Bear in mind, this manga is not perfect by ANY means, and a lot may have to do with nostalgia on my part, but I would still say, give it a go. Yes, currently it has 1008 chapters, but to be fair, it only took me a little over a month to catch up(987 chapters at the time), so it's not hard. And my review is spoiler-free, so don't worry. Basically this is my all time favorite manga( and anime too). It's my very first manga/ anime, and I love it with all my heart. I love the characters, the humor, the drama, the cases, the art, the story.. Eeverything, basically. Now, as a said, it's not perfect, or anything like that, but it si still really good, and I would definetly say, check it out.
Reply · Dec 19, 2017

zoologykam
There is a REASON that this manga has continued for over 20 years.
Reply · Nov 03, 2016

lunaleecao
I started reading Detective Conan/Case Closed a while ago, and dropped it. My friend made me pick the serise back up again, and I'm really glad she did. The one things I really dislike about this manga, though it truly is necessary, is the number of cases that they have to do before they actually encounter the Black Organiztaion. It really annoys me, in my opinion the onyl chapters that really matter are the ones with the member of the BO, but the build up is also needed. So it's agravating to read the 20-30 odd cases before you see a glimspe of on of their members. Other then that I really love this manga. I love trying to guess whos the culprit, and how the weapon was used.
Reply · Aug 16, 2011

esmeefallen
Story: 9/10
Reply · Aug 12, 2011

cessnaace
So far, after reading the first 8 volumes, I am really enjoying this series. It's well written by Gosho Aoyama, and the artwork's inventive as well. What really stands out though are the numerous ways found to kill characters in interesting and inventive ways.
Reply · Aug 15, 2010

dagger
I liked reading this, but I wish they didn't change all the names for the english version. It's a great way to learn all the possible ways someone could get killed... >D just kidding!! hope everyone will read and enjoy this series, 'cause I enjoyed most of the story that I got through!!
Reply · Aug 07, 2010