Series synopsis
Detective Conan: Shinichi Kudo's Written Challenge, also known as 工藤新一への挑戦状 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on YTV on July 7, 2011. It ended on September 29, 2011. It stars Sayaka Akimoto, Shioli Kutsuna, Yuuichi Tsuchiya and Junpei Mizobata.
Live-action drama series that takes place before the events that begin the story of Detective Conan, the anime series.
Premise
Live-action drama series that takes place before the events that begin the story of Detective Conan, the anime series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sayaka Akimoto as Sonoko Suzuki
- Shioli Kutsuna as Ran Mouri
- Yuuichi Tsuchiya as Wataru Takagi
- Junpei Mizobata as Shinichi Kudo
- Nene Otsuka as Eri Kisaki
- Takanori Jinnai as Kogoro Mouri
- Natsuhi Ueno as Miwako Sato
Guest cast
- Kotaro Tanaka as Motoki Kensuke [Store manager]
- Yoko Mitsuya as Sakurai Kyoko
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 7, 2011 | September 29, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The High School Detective Before Becoming Conan, Uncovering the Mystery of the Murder! Yuuhei Tsubouchi, a professional cameraman, strangles Momoko Aida after thinking she was going to leave him for another guy and covers up his murderous act by ransacking her apartment to look like a robbery. Will Shinichi be able to prove Tsubouchi's guilt? |
July 7, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Live Broadcast Locked Room Murder! Expose the Secret of the Psychic's Curse Shinichi is a guest on a live TV program called "The Showdown" where he tests his deductive abilities against the psychic abilities of Jiro Washimi. The TV program goes horribly wrong however when Washimi seems to kill the show's host, Takayuki Harada, using his psychic powers. Are psychic powers really to blame or was it simply a trick by the real murderer? |
July 14, 2011 |
| 3 |
The Court Murder Case Behind Closed Doors! Expose the Hostess' Murder Trick Shinichi, Ran, and Kogoro attend a trial at which Eri is a witness for the defendant Reika Saito's alibi. Things get out of hand though when Reika begins insulting Eri and Eri threatens to kill her, pointing at Reika with her hand in the shape of a gun. Much to everyone's surprise, a gunshot is heard when Eri says "bang" and Reika drops to the floor dead. Can Shinichi prove Eri's innocence? |
July 21, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2011 |
| Last aired | September 29, 2011 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |