Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama has confirmed that he has already written the storyboard for the manga’s ultimate chapter.
The mangaka made the revelation throughout Nippon Tv’s 24-Hour Tv Newest Info SP, a pre-show for twenty-four Hour Tv – Love Saves the Earth.
Aoyama, who designed this 12 months’s 24-Hour Tv charity T-shirt, was interviewed at his office by singer Chanmina and SixTONES member Taiga Kyomoto, each of whom are avid Detective Conan followers.
Through the interview, Chanmina requested Aoyama whether or not he had anticipated Detective Conan to grow to be as beloved as it’s at this time. The manga creator admitted that he had not, saying he initially thought the sequence would “finish in a short time.”
In keeping with Aoyama, he first realized how a lot the sequence was cherished when the primary Detective Conan movie was launched.
The dialog finally turned to the concept of endings. Chanmina defined that she tends to consider the top of issues whereas planning for her life and requested Aoyama whether or not he equally approaches his work.
Aoyama responded by revealing that he has already ready the manga’s ending.
“I’ve already written the storyboard for the ultimate chapter. Do you need to see it?” Aoyama stated with a smile.
Chanmina instantly responded by asking whether or not she may really see it, prompting Kyomoto to jokingly intervene: “You’re not imagined to take him up on that!”
Aoyama then teased the pair by including, “It’s fascinating,” with out revealing any particulars about what occurs within the ultimate chapter.
The manga has launched 1,166 chapters thus far and stays one of many longest-running manga sequence in publication.
The sequence is presently on an eight-week break, with chapter 1,167 scheduled to return on Sep 16. No particular purpose for the present hiatus has been revealed.
Detective Conan Continues Progressing At A Sluggish Tempo:
The sequence’ longevity is basically attributed to the truth that its overarching storyline progresses far more slowly than its particular person circumstances.
Whereas many chapters concentrate on standalone mysteries which might be resolved comparatively shortly, the central storyline involving the Black Group continues to unfold progressively, with main revelations typically separated by prolonged stretches of case-focused chapters.
The manga’s publication has additionally been marked by frequent hiatuses through the years, additional slowing the tempo at which the overarching story progresses.
This gradual launch schedule has additionally affected the anime, which airs on a weekly foundation. To keep away from catching up with the supply materials, the anime has produced a considerable quantity of filler content material that doesn’t instantly advance the manga’s major storyline.
Through the interview, Aoyama additionally mirrored on the sequence’ continued reputation, noting that its anime has aired each week for years. He recalled discussing the weird schedule with One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, stating, “We talked about how we’re most likely the one ones whose manga will get become an anime each week.”
However now, even One Piece anime has transitioned from a weekly format to a seasonal launch beginning with the Elbaf arc.
Detective Conan started serialization in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday in 1994, and its chapters have been collected in 108 tankobon volumes as of April 2026.
Supply: Oricon
