In the world of Detective Conan , Episode 246—titled " The Mystery in the Net (Part 1)
The Plot: A Trap for the Phantom Thief The episode centers around Jirokichi Suzuki, the adventurous uncle of Sonoko Suzuki. Determined to catch the elusive Phantom Thief, Kaitou Kid, Jirokichi unveils his latest scheme: the exhibition of the "Purple Nail," a valuable gemstone.
- For New Fans: It’s a great standalone episode. You don't need to know the main plot to enjoy the logic puzzle.
- For Old Fans: This is nostalgia done right. It captures the essence of Conan before the smartphone era—where clues had to be found physically, not hacked.
While enjoying the water, the group meets a local lifeguard named Teiji Shimojo and his diving team friends. That evening, the group gathers at a hotel restaurant to eat dinner with the lifeguards. However, the team's head lifeguard, Giichi Aramaki, fails to show up. When they try to call his mobile phone, they hear nothing but the sound of the ocean waves.
Score: 7.5/10 – A solid, atmospheric mystery that makes excellent use of its seaside setting.
Crunchyroll: The episode has been available for streaming since March 2021.
- Shigeru Kobayashi, a former baseball player, is found dead in his mansion.
- The investigation begins, and Conan gets involved in solving the case.
- Conan uncovers a complex plot involving a murder that took place during a rainstorm.
Conan is on edge immediately. Unlike a typical murder-of-the-week, this episode focuses entirely on prevention. The tension comes from watching Conan try to protect a victim who doesn't fully grasp the danger he's in.
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