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Haha the fanboy inside me screamed with delight seeing those pics. I find it amazing how even though it's this far in, Gosho still manages to make it interesting.

Yeah, besides anything else, I don't think Akai really *knew* that Conan was Shinichi when they were making plans in the Red vs Black series. If Subaru is Akai, he's only now figuring out why Conan is as intelligent as he is.

1. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - This is one huge mystery-fest that just baffles the mind. It's one of those animes that really makes you go "WTF" several times. Whether it's the gory, bloody scenes, or it's the spine chilling atmosphere, right down to how downright creepy the characters can get...or at the weird and wonderful club activities games and the punishment game that ensues, the intensity is off the charts. The whole mystery of the Hinamizawa chain of deaths is huge, it's keeps the viewer hooked wondering who or what is behind them. 2. Detective Conan - I started this roughly a year ago, it has taken me a year to get through 651 episodes, 15 movies and all the other various spin-offs, OVA's and Specials. I love this anime almost as much as Higurashi. Similarly to Higurashi, there is a mystery element to it. Although, this is more in the form of....well actually the same kinda mystery as Higurashi: murders. It's always exciting to see how the culprit's pull off their tricks in their cases and even more exciting when Conan unravels them. The action is always exciting, and leaves you in suspense. 3. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - This anime always has a special place for me, it was officially the first anime I ever watched, and was the anime responsible for kicking off my love for anime all those years ago. One of your typical Slice of Life animes that sets the bulk of the story in a High school. What's not-so-typical is the story. It's the story itself that really kept it going for me, and the array of well designed characters that fit the plot perfectly. Season 1 started the series off really well, I love the narrative by Kyon. Season 2 is debatable amongst fans, because of the Endless Eight saga, but I am one of those few who actually loved it because it made you feel frustrated at watching what seems to be the same episode over and over again, essentially feeling (to a lesser extent) what Yuki Nagato felt during those 15,000+ repetitions of the two weeks of summer. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya movie was pretty much perfect, matched the Light Novel/Manga really closely and it was put across amazingly. 4. Clannad - A great example of an anime that clearly had a heart and soul put into it. A real tear-jerker, which is full of moments that can make you laugh, and relate to the characters. I have never cried so much with any other anime before watching Clannad...heck with any TV Series, or book or movie or anything really. It really made you feel for each of the characters, get angry when they do laugh when they do, cry when they do, it's really effective at what it aims to do. 5. K-ON Another anime which has a heart and soul in it, except this time in the form of music. The focus on K-ON is on the characters and the Light Music Club. I must say that the characters are adorable. Each has their own unique personality and traits which make them as interesting as they get. The anime itself is really light-hearted, with no particular seriousness to it, but the one thing that makes it stand out as an anime, would be the music itself. Since it's centred around a band, it's logical to assume that the songs featured on there are going to be pretty damned good...and it doesn't disappoint. I love each and every song that comes from K-ON. The Voice Actors/singers really put their all into it, and it radiates. Anyone who watches this will fall in love with Yui Hirasawa when you see her, she's probably one of the most loveable character of all time.

Akai Shuuichi (Detective Conan) Kaitou Kid (Detective Conan) Reina Ryuugu (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni) Yuki Nagato (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu) Chizuru Akaba (Seitokai no Ichizon) Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4) Tohru Adachi (Persona 4) Konata Izumi (Lucky Star) Death the Kid (Soul Eater) Ritsu Tainaka (K-ON) A top 10 of sorts (not in any particular order) .

I don't think this is a plothole at all, I think due to fact that we're looking at a manga (i.e no movement), there must have been something that made it look like Okiya was asleep from Haibara's perspective. I am wondering now how close we are to the climax of this particular arc. I imagine we need to see more of Amuro and Sera, and have them throw us a few more hints and stuff.

I think Kogoro can be surprisingly perceptive at times (the few times he's actually managed to solve cases by himself are proof of that). It wouldn't surprise me if Kogoro figures it out, or has already figured out that Conan is Shinichi. This abnormally intelligent kid with knowledge beyond what most kids (heck even a lot of teens) should know, it makes me wonder how Kogoro can not notice that there's something up, but I imagine not having him find out is just another way to keep the show running as long as possible.

Mine would have to be OP1 Mune ga DokiDoki or OP22 Ai wa Kurayami no Naka de. To be honest, I'm not really a fan of a lot of the OP's that DC has had, but there have been a few (like the ones I have mentioned) which I do actually like xD.

Hmm, Detective Conan comes second on my list, with Higurashi no Naku Koro ni coming first. I find it hard to believe that Detective Conan didn't even enter my Top 5 a year ago xD.

I'm gonna go with Ogino Keisuke (the beer guy). I would imagine it's incredibly hard to make a king size cigarette burn slower (I think even a Superking size cigarette wouldn't be far off either). I think there could be a trick with the coffee to make it look like it's still hot, but I can't think of one off the top of my head. But, with beer, I can think that it doesn't necessarily have to be the same type of foam you find in beer in Ogino's beer, it could well be another type of foam that stays on top for longer, or add something to make it froth more....whichever. Anyway, honestly, I'm less interested in the case itself as I am with the parts with Subaru and Ai. Like a lot of people, I believe Subaru Okiya is Akai, and I think the promise that he was thinking about, is a promise he made to Ai's sister, not that Ai is to know that (not just yet anyhow). I dunno, I think Subaru might as well have "I am Akai" written across his face, lol. Can't wait for File 811 in English.

Howdy everyone, was pretty much looking around for other Detective Conan fans such as myself, and I found this forum. Anyway, looking forward to posting here and getting along with you guys. ^^.