The episode features detectives based on famous fictional icons, including characters inspired by Philip Marlowe, Miss Marple, and Nero Wolfe. It also includes Saguru Hakuba , a rival detective from the Magic Kaito series. Where to Watch
Originally aired as a two-hour special, "The Gathering of the Detectives! Shinichi Kudo vs. Kaito Kid" is not just a heist—it's a masterclass in mystery. The episode brilliantly adapts two chapters from Gosho Aoyama's Magic Kaito manga, showing a teenage Shinichi Kudo before his transformation into Conan. You'll witness his first major confrontation with the phantom thief, filled with clever deductions, high-stakes chases, and the signature mind games that define the series.
For fans of deduction, the "Murder of the Detectives" segment is a locked-room mystery that rivals anything written by Agatha Christie.
You can find the episode on major streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Apple TV , often listed under its international title, The Detectives Gathered Together! Shinichi Kudo vs. Kid the Phantom Thief .
). This two-hour special (often split into multiple parts in modern streaming) is unique because it serves as both a prequel and a high-stakes crossover with Magic Kaito Why the Remastered Version Matters
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