Detective Conan Watch Order Guide
The Detective Conan (Case Closed) watch order guide. Navigate the massive 1000+ episode series and the canonical movies. Generated by MyAniWatchOrder's AI-powered relation graph engine.
Detective Conan
mega franchiseDetective Conan follows high‑school detective Shinichi Kudo, transformed into a child by a mysterious drug, as he solves cases while hunting the Black Organization. The franchise spans a core TV series, over 30 theatrical movies, OVAs, specials, and spin‑offs that expand the universe.
mega franchiseConfidence 80%
Long-running TV series with dozens of movies and spin‑offs.
Why it confuses people: The sheer number of movies, OVAs, and cross‑overs makes it hard to know what to watch first.
784h 26m this path114 titles1691 episodes
Estimated Finish
Nov 13in 784 days · 2y 1mo
Progress0%
Time experience
Detective Conan
1691 watchable eps784h 26m watchable
Franchise Breakdown
UNKNOWN
1691 eps784h 26m
Regular pace60 min/day
2y 1moto finish
Done by 2028-11-13(in 784 days)
Casual
2y 1mo
2031-01-06
Dedicated
2y 1mo
2027-10-18
Binge
2y 1mo
2027-04-05
Total 784h 26m = 1691 eps × 27.8m avg. Estimates assume daily viewing at the selected pace. Order never changes — only finish date.
Detective Conan Complexity Report
Structural analysis based on straightforward narrative topology
Timeline ComplexityHow non-linear is the narrative structure?
1/10Entry PointsHow many valid starting places exist?
7/10Essential DensityWhat percentage of entries are must-watch?
5/10Sequel DepthHow deep does the story chain go?
10/10BranchingHow many parallel storylines exist?
10/10Detective Conan rewards patience. With 10/10 sequel depth and 10/10 branching, this is a franchise that unfolds across multiple interconnected storylines. Fans who navigate it completely often cite it as a defining anime experience.
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Detective Conan
114 titles•1691 episodes•784h 26m runtime
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optionalMOVIE
Lupin III: Pilot Film
Movie · 15m per ep · 1969
2
optionalTV
Lupin the 3rd
23 episodes · 25m per ep · 1971
3
optionalTV
Lupin the 3rd Part 2
155 episodes · 25m per ep · 1977
4
optionalMOVIE
Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo
Movie · 102m per ep · 1978
5
optionalMOVIE
Lupin The 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro
Movie · 100m per ep · 1979
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optionalTV
Lupin the Third Part 3
50 episodes · 24m per ep · 1984
+ 108 more entries in this custom watch path
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Detective Conan has 114 related entries across multiple timelines and spin-offs, making it unclear where to start
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ESSENTIAL
TVAIRINGEarly CasesEps 1-47
Early Cases — The Shrunken Detective (Eps 1-47)
1212 eps × 25m· 47 eps· 19968.2
Detective Conan (1996). TV · 1212 eps. Grounded from AniList relation graph. Currently airing — total time will increase as more episodes drop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best watch order for Detective Conan?
MyAniWatchOrder recommends the Optimal (Spoiler-Safe) path. This order preserves major story reveals and character development arcs. The complete guide and interactive timeline are provided above.
How many episodes are in Detective Conan?
The franchise contains 1691 watchable episodes across 114 entries, taking approximately 784h 26m to complete.
Can I skip filler in Detective Conan?
Yes. MyAniWatchOrder uses a 4-tier Smart Skip system (Essential, Recommended, Optional, Skip). By default, the timeline only shows Essential nodes. You can toggle "Recommended" or "Optional" in the timeline filters above to reveal more content.