Conan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Conan (柯南)
Alias(es)	Edogawa Conan; Shinichi Kudo
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Junior Detective Agency; ally of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts
Occupation/Role	High school detective operating in the body and identity of an elementary-school child
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 19 19

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 3	600	Reached after Conan and Heiji Hattori reaffirm their rivalry and commitment to resolve their respective problems; the system also records Confidant — Fate Deviation 1st. 600

Background / History

Conan is Shinichi Kudo, a nationally known high school detective forced to live under the identity of Edogawa Conan after being reduced to a child. His small appearance routinely causes adults to dismiss his observations, despite his mature reasoning and knowledge of criminal investigation. 21 131

Tang Ze identifies Conan as Shinichi early in their acquaintance, using the secret as leverage to force a conversation and establish cooperation. Conan eventually accepts Tang Ze as an ally, though he remains wary of the Phantom Thieves’ methods and Tang Ze’s many identities. 21 113 1269

His condition remains tied to APTX4869. Temporary antidotes let him briefly return to his teenage body, but Tang Ze warns that repeatedly forcing the transformation may harm him and create resistance to the antidote. 113 1267

Appearance

Conan has the appearance of a six- or seven-year-old boy, a fact that repeatedly conflicts with his adult speech, investigative habits, and willingness to enter dangerous scenes. 131

• Small enough to hide inside a narrow storage locker intended for children. 1179
• Often relies on the harmless impression created by his child identity to investigate unnoticed. 627
• Can temporarily return to Shinichi Kudo’s teenage form through antidotes or Tang Ze’s abilities. 658 1267

Personality

Conan is intensely logical, stubborn, and driven by a detective’s responsibility to uncover the truth. He rejects the idea that personal standards alone can define justice, even when he understands the emotional motives behind a crime. 27 647

He is also notably reckless. He repeatedly investigates armed criminals, bombs, and Organization activity with limited backup, prompting both Tang Ze and Ai Haibara to criticize his habit of treating himself as an exception to ordinary danger. 217 626 1179

Over time, Conan begins to question the passivity of conventional detective work. Rather than only solving crimes after harm is done, he seeks ways to identify dangers early and prevent tragedies before they occur. 517

Abilities & Skills

Deduction and Crime-Scene Analysis

Conan rapidly assesses physical evidence, reconstructs timelines, and identifies contradictions in apparent suicides, accidents, and homicides.

• Identified counterfeit currency from a suspicious purchase at a convenience store. 214
• Recognized a bomb’s mercury-switch detonator and explained its danger while trapped in a disabled elevator. 771
• Determined that the deaths of Village Chief Hibara and his wife were murder and staged robbery rather than a murder-suicide. 1300
• Examines unfamiliar evidence methodically, including skeletal remains found in a secret passage. 862

Investigation and Information Analysis

Conan compensates for his inability to freely investigate as Shinichi by organizing information, pursuing historical connections, and directing inquiries through trusted allies.

• Investigates Tang Ze’s case from its root causes, focusing on the deaths, research, and Organization ties surrounding Tang Ze’s and Haibara’s families. 673
• Collaborates with Ai Haibara to investigate suspected Organization involvement in Hiroki Sawada’s history. 306
• Uses Shinichi’s voice to report active cases to Inspector Megure while preserving Conan’s cover. 216
• Broke a password system with Heiji Hattori to rescue hostages. 994

Improvisation and Fieldwork

Conan makes practical use of his child identity and detective equipment under pressure.

• Uses his smaller size to search places that would attract attention if investigated by an adult. 627
• Travels by skateboard to pursue leads and reach crime scenes quickly. 131
• Can identify and respond to explosive devices while coordinating with police officers. 771
• His willingness to act alone remains a major weakness, especially in situations involving Gin or the Organization. 217 1179

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Tranquilizer darts — Conan considers them a key defense despite Tang Ze’s criticism of his reliance on them. 217
• Power-enhancing shoes — Used as a combat and mobility aid. 217
• Watch flashlight — Used while investigating the Mamiya Castle secret passage. 862
• Skateboard — Used to travel quickly during investigations. 131
• Glasses with magnification — Allows him to observe distant details, including suspect descriptions. 627
• Temporary APTX4869 antidotes — Briefly restore Shinichi’s teenage body; later versions can last up to a week. 658 1267

Relationships

• Tang Ze / Joker — Ally, client, and frequent source of frustration. Tang Ze identifies Conan’s true identity early, protects him in dangerous situations, and encourages him to act more cautiously; Conan investigates Tang Ze’s past and increasingly questions the links between Tang Ze, Joker, and the Phantom Thieves. 21 113 673 1269
• Ran Mouri — Childhood friend and Shinichi’s most important emotional connection. Ran recognizes the truth behind Conan and chooses not to expose him, protecting his identity while maintaining their relationship. 19 658 659
• Ai Haibara — Investigative partner and fellow victim of the Organization’s pharmaceutical work. She helps develop temporary antidotes, warns Conan about danger, and alerts Tang Ze when Conan rushes into emergencies alone. 306 626 1267
• Heiji Hattori — Rival and trusted fellow detective. Their competitive relationship develops into close cooperation, including joint investigations, rescues, and efforts to uncover the truth behind Tang Ze’s case. 600 994 1291
• Mori Kogoro — The detective whose reputation Conan frequently supports from the background. Conan works through cases connected to the Mouri Detective Agency while Kogoro remains vulnerable to suspicion about his sudden growth as a detective. 19 931
• Kaito Kuroba — Trusted accomplice in disguise-based operations. Kaito assists Conan when he needs to appear as Shinichi Kudo without revealing his true condition. 644 807
• The Phantom Thieves of Hearts — Uneasy allies whose supernatural methods challenge Conan’s ideas about detective work, justice, and prevention. Conan nevertheless contacts them for help when Organization cases exceed his available resources. 517 1175

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Identity exposed and alliance with Tang Ze: Tang Ze deduces Conan’s identity as Shinichi Kudo, forcing Conan to confront how poorly his child disguise withstands scrutiny. 21
• Organization investigation: Conan learns that the Organization’s interests extend into biomedical research and investigates its connection to APTX4869, the Miyano family, and Tang Ze’s family. 113 145 673
• Phantom Thieves partnership: After witnessing the Phantom Thieves’ ability to prevent tragedies and change hearts, Conan begins considering a more proactive model of detective work. 517
• Return of Shinichi Kudo: Conan uses temporary restoration and assistance from Tang Ze, Ai Haibara, and Kaito Kuroba to briefly live as Shinichi again and speak honestly with Ran. 643 658 659
• Conflict with the Organization: Conan repeatedly enters Organization-related operations, including the pursuit of Gin, the Itakura case, and threats involving identity exposure. 1175 1179 1180
• Real and Fake Kudo: Conan becomes trapped in the Mementos and targeted by Yadaken Makoto, an obsessive impersonator of Shinichi. He escapes with Tang Ze’s help, exposes Makoto, and solves the Hibara family case. 1295 1299 1300

Notable Quotes

“However, I believe that if detectives weren't so passive, if we could proactively discover problems and do something before everything becomes irreversible... things would be different.” 517