The manga series Detective Conan has been published since 1994 and has gone through 22 years of development. Although the content of the series is increasingly criticized for its declining quality and lack of logic, it still remains one of the most popular manga titles in Vietnam.
Over the course of 22 years, the series has built a vast universe with many hidden details that fans may not be aware of. Let’s explore these intriguing aspects together with GameK in this article.
Conan’s Name Inspired by Ghibli Animation
When mentioning Japanese animation, one immediately thinks of Studio Ghibli, the leading anime production studio in Japan known for its masterpieces. However, when Gosho Aoyama created his work, he boldly… overlooked this studio when naming the main character, Conan, despite the similarity to a character from a newly released Ghibli film.
Despite being advised many times to change the main character’s name to avoid controversies, Gosho Aoyama decided to stick with the name Conan, which has remained unchanged to this day. People only refer to him as Detective Conan.
Gosho Aoyama Spends Only 3 Hours to Think Up a Case
It is reported that, on average, each case in the series takes about three hours for the author to conceptualize, which often leads to extended storytelling from previous cases, enticing readers to continue reading new installments. Gosho Aoyama, however, dedicates only about three hours to think up each case.
As a result, the time spent on each story (with multiple chapters) shows that this author only spends three hours considering each plot detail. In contrast, Eiichiro Oda, creator of One Piece, takes about 1-2 days for each chapter. To complete one volume, Oda needs approximately 5-10 days to think through the story. This highlights the significant difference in preparation time between these two authors, and many fans believe that the limited time spent thinking about the plot contributes to the increasing lack of logic in Conan’s stories.
Kid the Phantom Thief Also Has His Own Manga
Have you ever wondered if Kid the Phantom Thief ever crossed paths with Conan? This character has gained immense popularity, leading the author to create a separate manga series centered around his thrilling heists and adventures.
This additional manga series, while not as captivating as Conan, has rapidly gained popularity within the fan community.
Gosho Aoyama’s Ideas Come from Real Life
Have you ever thought about how Gosho Aoyama draws inspiration for the cases from real life? He has shared that he often draws details and experiences from actual police investigations in Tokyo. With his reputation, it is easy for him to gather information from law enforcement agencies.
Additionally, he has a brother who is a medical professional, which allows him to accurately incorporate medical details about toxic substances and their symptoms into his stories.
Illogical Elements Amidst the Timeline
As the series has stretched over 22 years without any sign of an ending, there are many illogical elements that have emerged within the storyline. After six months, readers can easily notice the numerous illogical and unreasonable details presented.
It seems that the characters in the story often rely on a sophisticated messaging system, and after a period of time, they continue to use the “smartphone” which is similar to an iPhone. Everyone knows that these three devices were invented within a short time span, so the timeline of six months for the characters to transition from messaging devices to iPhones appears illogical.
