Anime that has been on the air for a long time, like Detective Conan, has a lot of "common jokes" that come up. Even if you're seeing a story for the first time, you can somehow predict what will happen based on your past experiences. Today, we'll introduce 8 common jokes that have become staples of Detective Conan!
Conan is the Grim Reaper Theory
Source: Detective Conan ©Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
Kogoro Mouri encounters murders wherever he goes, and each time, Inspector Megure gives him a cold look and asks, "You again?" Originally, Kogoro was just an unremarkable old man working at a detective agency, and never seemed to be involved in any major crimes. However, since Conan's arrival, murders have been rampant. While it's understandable, considering his murder rate, it's no wonder he's treated like a grim reaper.
The Unusually Strong Mentality of Children
Source: Detective Conan © Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
The Detective Boys who appear in Detective Conan are Conan's classmates and are still in the first grade of elementary school. As such, they frequently witness murder scenes. If such a child actually discovered a dead body, it would be traumatic for life... but the Boy Detectives have mental strength of steel, and even if they come across a murder or are taken hostage, they recover in just a short time.
Ran Mouri's Mysterious Horn
Source: Detective Conan © Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
One of the biggest mysteries in the mystery-solving anime Detective Conan is Ran Mouri's hairstyle. Viewers call it a "horn," and even the creator himself refers to it as a "horn." At this point, you might think that this is the shape at the skeletal level, but in the early stages, there were no horns, and occasionally the hairstyle would change and the horns would disappear. Now, the horns have become such an important part of Ran that if they were gone, it would be unrecognizable.
Kogorou, shot with a powerful tranquilizer gun, miraculously collapses to his seat.
Source: Detective Conan © Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
When Conan solves a mystery, a tranquilizer needle is fired from the watch-shaped tranquilizer gun. It's a pretty dangerous device, as even an adult would lose consciousness in an instant if hit by it, but no matter where Kogoro is injected with the anesthetic needle, he manages to stagger around and sit down comfortably. With such a powerful anesthetic, it's not surprising that he would collapse on the spot...
A Life Without Any Affluence
Source: Detective Conan © Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
Kogoro Mouri (Conan) has solved hundreds of difficult cases. Crimes arise wherever he goes, and since they're not official requests, it's understandable that he doesn't receive a fee. However, the name "Great Detective Mouri Kogoro" has become famous nationwide, and he must be receiving requests off-air! ...But despite this, his agency and his lifestyle are far from wealthy.
Conan and the others are left behind by the times
Source: Detective Conan © Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
It's common for characters in anime to not age for decades, but unlike shows like Sazae-san, in Detective Conan, time clearly passes in the city. The most obvious example of this is the cell phone. Conan used to use a public phone and then a flip phone, but now he uses a smartphone.
The Black Organization's hats just won't come off
Source: Detective Conan ©Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
The Black Organization's trademark is their all-black outfits. This includes their jet-black hats, but they just won't come off! And they stubbornly refuse to take them off! They won't even let them take them off! If you watch the first episode, you'll see that Gin and Vodka are riding a roller coaster with their hats on. Normally, an attendant would take them away... but they must have put up quite a fuss.
Conan's Right Foot, Boasting an Unusual Precision
Source: Detective Conan © Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
Conan's "golden right foot" has always been a way to get out of tight spots using his kick-boosting shoes. He never misses his target, no matter what position he's in, with ultra-high precision, whether it's a ball, a can, or anything else. While it's clear that he has experience playing soccer, his precision is now on par with that of the Japanese national team.
Detective Conan Facts Summary
Source: Detective Conan ©Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS
This time, we've introduced some common jokes about Conan's behavior and appearance. But there are also plenty of other classic lines, like the one where Conan suddenly starts solving a case by saying, "Huh? Something's wrong!" in a childish voice. What other jokes do you know?
