Detective Conan (Case Closed)
High-school detective Shinichi Kudo is shrunk into a child's body by the Black Organization's experimental drug APTX 4869. Living undercover as Conan Edogawa, he works to dismantle the organization. Story time advances almost imperceptibly ('Sazae-san time'), so in-story dates are expressed in narrative order rather than calendar years.
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Detective Conan (Case Closed) — Timeline20 events
Black Organization's Secret Activities and the Koji Haneda Murder Case
Approximately seventeen years before the main story begins, top shogi player Koji Haneda and a young woman were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a case believed to involve the Black Organization's second-in-command, Rum. A survivor known as 'Asaka' vanished. This unsolved case would later form the crux of the Rum arc.
Vol.89〜90巻・104巻 — Depicted in fragments across vols. 89–90 and explored in depth in vol. 104. The '17 years before the main story' timeline is based on in-story descriptions.
Death of Akemi Miyano and Shiho Miyano's (Sherry's) Growing Doubts About the Organization
Akemi Miyano, raised as an operative of the Black Organization, was eliminated on the organization's orders. Her sister Shiho Miyano (codename: Sherry), a scientist working within the organization, grew suspicious and took her own invention, APTX 4869, to shrink herself and escape.
Vol.18巻 File176〜180Ch. — The backstory is explained across vol. 18, Files 176–180 ('The Woman in Black') and related chapters. In story time, this occurs roughly concurrent with Conan's shrinking.
Shinichi Kudo Takes APTX 4869 and Is Shrunk Into a Child
High-school detective Shinichi Kudo witnessed a suspicious transaction by Black Organization members Gin and Vodka at the amusement park Tropical Land. Knocked unconscious from behind, he was force-fed the experimental drug APTX 4869 and shrank to a child's size. On advice from his neighbor Professor Agasa, he adopted the alias Conan Edogawa to conceal his true identity.
Vol.1巻 File1Ch. — Vol. 1, File 1, 'The Heisei Holmes.' The serialization began in 1994, but in-story time does not correspond to real calendar years due to the series' timeless narrative structure.
Moving In with the Mouri Detective Agency and Starting Life as Conan Edogawa
Shinichi, now living as the child Conan, moved into the home of Kogoro Mouri, Ran's father and a private detective. He judged that proximity to an active detective would yield useful intelligence on the Black Organization. Using gadgets provided by Professor Agasa — including a wristwatch that fires tranquilizer darts — he continued solving cases while searching for the organization.
Vol.1〜2巻 — Vols. 1–2. Conan begins his life at the Mouri Agency in the latter half of vol. 1.
Akemi Miyano's Death and Conan's Recognition of the 'Men in Black'
Conan became involved in a bank robbery case and met Akemi Miyano. She was shot dead by Gin, and in her final moments, she told Conan of the existence of the 'men in black.' This was the moment Conan gained concrete awareness of the organization's threat and vowed to defeat them.
Vol.2巻 File14〜16Ch. — Vol. 2, Files 14–16, 'The Black Organization.'
Ai Haibara (Shiho Miyano) Appears and Joins the Junior Detective League
Shiho Miyano, having escaped the Black Organization by taking APTX 4869, enrolled at Teitan Elementary School in a child's body under the name Ai Haibara. As the developer of APTX 4869, she immediately identified Conan's true identity. She became his key collaborator in the search for an antidote.
Vol.18巻 File176〜180Ch. — Vol. 18, Files 176–180 ('The Woman in Black' through 'Codename: Sherry'). Corresponds to anime episode 129.
Ai Haibara's Identity Exposed by Pisco and Her Narrow Escape
Black Organization elder member Pisco confirmed that Shiho Miyano (Sherry) was still alive at a party venue. Haibara temporarily reverted to her adult form but managed to evade the organization's pursuit, narrowly escaping thanks to Conan's quick thinking. Pisco himself was subsequently eliminated by Gin.
Vol.24巻 File238〜242Ch. — Vol. 24, Files 238–242 ('The Jet-Black Funeral Procession'). Corresponds to anime episodes 176–178.
Shinichi Kudo's New York Case and the Revelation that Vermouth is Sharon Vinyard
Depicted as a past-event flashback set before the main story in New York: Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri solved a murder case involving theatre actress Sharon Vinyard. It was later revealed that Sharon was the Black Organization's Vermouth, explaining why she has always treated Conan (Shinichi) and Ran with a measure of protection.
Vol.34〜35巻 File349〜354Ch. — Vol. 34, File 11 through Vol. 35, File 4 ('Golden Apple'). Corresponds to anime episodes 286–288.
First Appearance of Akai Shuichi and the FBI's Undercover Investigation of the Black Organization
Akai Shuichi, an FBI agent and former deep-cover operative within the Black Organization (codename: Rye), appeared in the story. He had previously been romantically linked to Akemi Miyano during his undercover work. He gradually became a crucial ally in the pursuit of the organization.
Vol.29巻 File291Ch. — First appears in vol. 29, File 291, 'The Mysterious Passenger.'
Vermouth Arc Conclusion and Protection of Conan's, Ran's, and Shinichi's Secrets
During the 'Riding the Silver Plane' case, Conan and Ran faced life-threatening danger from the organization. Vermouth, acting on her own judgment, secretly protected Conan (Shinichi) and Ran, then falsely reported to the Boss that 'Sherry is dead.' This act created a crucial buffer protecting Conan and Haibara from immediate discovery.
Vol.36〜37巻 — Vols. 36–37 and surrounding chapters. Corresponds to anime episodes 345–356.
First Appearance of Rena Mizunashi (Kir) and the CIA's Infiltration of the Organization
Rena Mizunashi (codename: Kir), operating as a Black Organization member, appeared in the story. She was in fact a CIA undercover agent embedded within the organization; the FBI were also aware of her role. Conan coordinated with FBI agents Jodie and James to secure her safety.
Vol.48〜49巻 File499Ch. — First appears in vols. 48–49, File 499 ('Black Impact! The Moment the Organization Reaches Out'). Corresponds to anime episodes 425–426.
Red and Black Clash — Akai Shuichi's Faked Death
Conan and Akai Shuichi executed a plan to deceive the Black Organization. At Kiba Pass, they staged a scene making the organization believe Akai had been shot dead by Amuro Toru (Bourbon). With the organization's surveillance lifted, Akai went into deep hiding. The operation was a secret shared only between the two of them.
Vol.58〜59巻 — Vols. 58–59. Corresponds to anime episodes 491–504, 'Red and Black Clash' series.
Akai Shuichi Living Undercover as Subaru Okiya at the Kudo Residence
Following his faked death, Akai Shuichi disguised himself as graduate student Subaru Okiya and moved into Shinichi Kudo's old house. From there he kept close watch over Conan's activities while tracking the organization. This period first hints to readers that Subaru Okiya and Akai Shuichi are the same person.
Vol.60巻〜 — Subaru Okiya first appears in vol. 60. Multiple foreshadowing clues to his true identity are laid throughout subsequent volumes.
First Appearance of Amuro Toru and Suspicions About the Black Organization Spy 'Bourbon'
Amuro Toru appeared as a private detective who became an apprentice to Kogoro Mouri. Conan grew increasingly aware of the existence of a Black Organization spy known as 'Bourbon' and began investigating Amuro's connection to that codename. Amuro also worked part-time as a waiter at the café Poirot.
Vol.75巻 — First appears in vol. 75.
Mystery Train ('Jet-Black Limited Express') and Revelation that Amuro Toru is Bourbon
Aboard the luxury Belle Tree Express, the murder mystery arc revealed that Amuro Toru holds the Black Organization codename 'Bourbon.' Ai Haibara (Shiho Miyano) was also aboard and narrowly avoided discovery by Organization pursuers. The case brought Conan, Haibara, and Bourbon into tense direct contact.
Vol.78巻 File1〜7Ch. — Vol. 78, Files 1–7, 'Jet-Black Limited Express.'
Scarlet Return — Akai Shuichi Confirmed Alive and Amuro Toru Revealed as Public Security Police
Subaru Okiya's identity as the living Akai Shuichi was confirmed, clarifying the three-way dynamic among Conan, Akai, and Amuro. It was also revealed that Amuro Toru (Bourbon) is in reality Public Security Police officer Furuya Rei, and that another officer, Morofushi Hiromitsu (codename: Scotch), had previously infiltrated the organization and died there.
Vol.85巻 File1〜5（緋色シリーズ）Ch. — Vol. 85, Files 1–5, 'Scarlet Series.'
Crimson School Trip — Public Commotion Over Shinichi Kudo's Apparent Survival
During a school trip for students of Teitan High, rumors spread that Shinichi Kudo was still alive. In fact, Shinichi had taken a temporary antidote and solved a case at the trip venue. A telling scene showed Wakasa Rumi consulting the APTX 4869 list marked 'Kudo Shinichi — deceased,' hinting that she may know Conan's true identity.
Vol.94〜95巻 — Vols. 94–95. Corresponds to anime episodes 927–941.
Black Organization Boss 'That Person' Confirmed as Karasuma Renya
Conan decoded the melody 'Nanatsu no Ko' hidden in the keypad tones of a message Vermouth sent to 'that person,' deducing the boss's email address (#969#6261). Combined with the anagram CARASUMA derived from Koji Haneda's dying clue 'PUT ON MASCARA,' the boss was confirmed to be powerful industrialist Karasuma Renya.
Vol.95巻 — Boss identified as Karasuma Renya in vol. 95. Anime episode 942 and related episodes.
Rum Arc Climax — Wakita Kanenori Confirmed as Rum
After speculation across many volumes pointing to three candidates — Kuroda Hyoue, Wakasa Rumi, or Wakita Kanenori — the identity of the Black Organization's No. 2, Rum, was confirmed in vol. 100 as sushi chef Wakita Kanenori. His artificial eye, catchphrase 'Time is money,' and name anagram all converged as resolved foreshadowing. Wakasa Rumi was separately revealed to be 'Asaka,' the survivor of the Koji Haneda murder case.
Vol.100巻 File8（RUM）Ch. — Rum's identity confirmed in vol. 100, File 8, 'RUM.' Corresponds to anime episode 1079.
Toward the Final Confrontation — Dismantling the Organization and Restoring Shinichi Kudo
As of June 2026, serialization is ongoing. After the confirmation of Rum's identity, the story continues to build toward Haibara's completion of a permanent antidote, the revelation of Karasuma Renya's true purpose (rumored to involve using APTX 4869 for immortality), and the final showdown between Conan and the Black Organization. Shinichi Kudo's permanent restoration has not yet been depicted.
Vol.100巻〜（連載中） — Serialization ongoing as of June 2026. Classified as 'unknown' since the outcome has not yet been depicted in the source material.
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