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Detective Conan

1996 – nowShow1 season1218 episodesTV-14

AnimationCrime
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A gripping, tense animated series about crime and mystery, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

1 season · 1218 episodes · best: S13E13 "Head-to-Head Match with the Black Organization: A Dual Mystery on a Full Moon Night" 9.6

Episodes

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Story

One truth prevails.

The son of a world famous mystery writer, Jimmy Kudo, has achieved his own notoriety by assisting the local police as a student detective. He has always been able to solve the most difficult of criminal cases using his wits and power of reason.

Feels like

  • Classic Detective Mystery
  • High School Romance Subplot
  • Ionic Iconic Theme Music
  • Procedural Crime Solving
  • Hidden Identity Thriller
  • Japanese Pop Culture Staple
  • Logical Deduction Puzzles
  • Long-Running Serialized Drama
  • Teen Protagonist Growth
  • Nostalgic Anime Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Akira Yoshimura, Nobuharu Kamanaka, Masato Sato
Written by
Akatsuki Yamatoya, Hiroshi Kashiwabara, Junichi Miyashita
Produced by
Masataka Todo

Everyone

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Facts

January 8, 1996 · October 17, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 8, 1996
Latest episode
October 17, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 1218 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Crime, Mystery, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
119 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Detective Conan?"

Questions about Detective Conan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Detective Conan?

NetflixCrunchyroll

In the United States, Detective Conan streams on Netflix and Crunchyroll. It also streams in 117 other countries.

Is Detective Conan worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.5). Season 41 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.7 against 8.8 for the best season.

Which season of Detective Conan is best?

Season 53, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 41 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Head-to-Head Match with the Black Organization: A Dual Mystery on a Full Moon Night (season 13, episode 13) at 9.6, and the lowest is The Figure That Was Too Good (season 37, episode 13) at 6.0.

Is Detective Conan okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Detective Conan?

508 h

About 508 hours: 1218 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each since 1996, and it's still in production.

Will Detective Conan make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Detective Conan good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.