Lets Talk with Gosho Aoyama Day

Hints and Extras
From Gosho
Interviews with Gosho
Sherry's soliloquy
Animal Crossing promotional hints
Postcards to fans
Super Digest Book Questions
Let's Talk Day Events
"Truth in ..." Keyframe Booklets
Questions from Shonen Sunday
From others
Next Conan's Hint
Joke Card
Staff's Secret Talk

Each year in January Gosho has a grand return home to Tottori Prefecture, which is celebrated with an event where fans gather and get to ask Gosho questions directly. There are also games and other events held during this celebration.

Lets Talk with Gosho Day

Gosho at the podium during Let's Talk Day 2016

2012 DCW Thread version

  Show spoilers »

Translated by justwantanaccount

いつになるか分からないが、川中島の戦いを扱った長野県警が出るデカい事件を用意している。
Not sure when (it will be published), but a huge case using the Battles of Kawanaka Island involving the Nagano Police District is being prepared.

仕事場のデジタル化で変わった事→仕事場がトーンで汚れなくなった。
Due to the digitalization of the work place, the work place doesn't become dirty after using tones

何巻まで続く？→100巻まではいかないと思う…けど分からない。
Until what volume will (Conan) continue? → (Gosho) doesn't think (Conan) will reach 100 volumes, but (Gosho) isn't sure.

沖矢さんを消さないで！→うーん、どうだろう…。
Don't erase Okiya-san! → Hmm, I'm not sure...

千葉刑事の下の名前→高木刑事が声優さんと同じなので違う名前にするかも
Detective Chiba's first name → Since Detective Takagi's is the same as the voice actor's, maybe (Chiba's first) name will be different (from the voice actor's)

睡眠時間→朝9時～昼12時。原稿上がった時は12時間くらい泥の様に眠る。
Time of sleep → 9am ~ 12pm. Once the manuscript is done (Gosho) sleeps like mud for 12 hours. (Gosho sleeps three hours a day?! O_o)

蘭の誕生日教えて！→差し支えあるので今は言えない。でもまだ誕生日来ていないので蘭は現在16歳。
Tell me Ran's birthday! → Since there's an obstacle can't tell for now. But since the birthday hasn't passed Ran is 16 right now.

今でもお気に入りのエピソードは東都タワー爆破未遂事件
Favorite episode is still the Tohto Tower bombing attempt case

ボスのメールアドレス、青山先生がご実家に電話する際、市外局番が七つの子に聞こえた為、これは使える！と使ったらしい。
On the Boss' email address, when Aoyama-sensei called home, since the area code sounded like Nanatsu no Ko, he thought "I can use this!" so used it, apparently

2013 DCW Thread version

  Show spoilers »

Summary by Black Demon

About the character designs and the movie posters

1. A girl asked whether the "horn" on Ran's head is a bone. Gosho laughed and said that it's not a bone, it's just the hair style. He also emphasized that Ran wouldn't be Ran if she didn't have the "horn" on her head. And Conan wouldn't be Conan if he didn't have the hair strands that gone straightened up at the back of his head.

2. About the origin of Shinichi's birthday (May 4), Gosho said that it's the day that Holmes and Prof. Moriarty died at Reichenbach Fall, which would make it look like Shinichi is the reincarnation of Holmes, however, Holmes never actually died...

3. Gosho said that when he designs the characters and draws the manga, the principle that he sticks to is: Boys must look handsome and girls must look cute (男の子はカツコよく、 女の子は可愛く). He always reminds himself to think and draw seriously.

4. Gosho draws the movie posters, but the texts on the side are not written by him.

About the creation and experience as a mangaka

Nothing important in this part really, I'm too lazy to translate right now =.=

About ShinRan

I (the poster) helped a friend ask this: Shinichi has already confessed to Ran back in London. What will their development in the future be, will they have a kissing scene like Takagi and Sato ?

Gosho answered that there'll definitely be a development, he wasn't sure how much he should spoil, but he said that we can expect the "kiss" thing, there will be that part.

About Kaitou Kid and Magic Kaito

1. Basically Gosho said that there is a reason behind Kid and Shinichi's resemblance and he purposely made it like that. That reason may be brought up in the future if he has the chance to draw, but maybe not if he's too busy.

2. A fan asked that: In "Magic Kaito" where Kaitou Kid is the main character, the first Kid (Toichi) was killed by a mysterious organization. Kaitou Kid both find the "Pandora" and hunt the enemies who killed his father at the same time. But in the "Mystery Train" arc, Kid showed up to help Conan. Will Kaitou Kid's story be relevant to the Black Organization because of this ?

Gosho said because that was a special case, so [he] let Kid appeared and have an encounter with the organization. However, Kid has his own story plot, which may be developed in "Magic Kaito", so Kaitou Kid will probably not have any intersection with the BO in the future.

He also said that he really wants to draw MK, at least one volume per year, but since he's too busy with Conan's releases, especially with the "Mystery Train" thing, he never had the time.

About the Black Organization

1. Gosho said that after Amuro there'll also be a new member/new members. Even though he didn't say clearly, but it seems that there won't be only one.

2. A fan asked: All BO members have alcoholic code-names. Does Gosho like alcohols ? Will his most favorite alcohol be The Boss' code-name ?

Gosho said he doesn't really drink, he just picked up the alcoholic names that he thinks are cool. The cool code-names are almost used up now, maybe there's only Whiskey or something... left. [Black Demon: I find this strange because Rye and Bourbon are already whiskeys.]

The Boss doesn't need to have a code-name because (he/she) is the "boss", of course the member's code-names are all come up by The Boss.

3. A fan asked whether Gosho has already come up with the name and character design/setting for The Boss ?

Gosho gave out an ambiguous statement: The Boss has already been come up with/has already appeared; the name also has already been come up with/has already appeared. But which option is the correct understanding, everyone has their own opinion.

However, Gosho stated that it's not Agasha Hiroshi, to which the audiences clap enthusiastically.

4. A girl asked about the "Sherry naked" thing, that why does Gin always think about her without clothes, what exactly is their relationship ?

Gosho answered that they indeed had a relationship, but it wouldn't be interesting if (he) revealed it there, so please wait for it. The poster also mentioned that Gosho had a trolling (or something like that) laugh/smile at the time.

5. From what I (BD) understand here is that a fan asked why Gosho didn't name Amuro directly after Tohru Furuya but had to use a character that has the same pronunciation (透 vs. 徹). Gosho said that it would be too obvious if he did that. [Except it's still very obvious :P ]

6. A fan asked whether there will be a special story that Gosho wants to write next year (Conan's 20th anniversary) ?

Gosho said that he wants to write a BIG case that involves the organization. However, he said that he "wants to write", so...

About the ending

The poster asked about the ending and Gosho's answer is basically the same as in the past: It may not end just yet, but he also said that doesn't mean (Conan) doesn't have any ending. [So what I understand here is that there may or may not be a ending, and Gosho is also not certain about when will he write the end either.]

Next Part

Nothing important in this part really, I'm too lazy to translate right now =.=

2014 DCW Thread version

  Show spoilers »

Chekhov's Summary

Sources listed as:
1. http://akamisomemo.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-1.html (Translation by Alaktorn)
2. http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2796474978 (Translation by The Black Demon)
3. http://imageshack.com/a/img855/6886/q3e8.jpg (Translation by Alaktorn)
4. http://ameblo.jp/pashokon/entry-11743342616.html (Translation by Alaktorn)
5. https://twitter.com/sksnkmn (Translation by Fujiwara, Alaktorn)
6. http://sky969blue6261.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-81.html (Translation by Alaktorn) - added by Black Demon
7. http://amataroujr.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-167.html (Translation by Alaktorn) - added by Black Demon

Plot and Black Organization

When/how/did the boss of the Black Organization appear? Sources 1,6,7, report Gosho said the boss has appeared in some form a "long time ago", but Gosho may have implied the boss could have appeared "recently". Contrast with Source 5 who does not report the part of the answer that the boss has appeared recently. Q: Has the boss appeared? A: He has. Long ago, recently, I wonder when?/I wonder if he appeared long ago or recently (laughs)) The different sources extracted different meanings from this statement. One of the sources (which one?) thought Gosho was taunting, so the phrase may be misunderstood. Source 5 notes Gosho was being vague about what form the boss appeared in. (Current manga chapter is 883) It is mentioned again the boss is not Agasa. (Source 1,5,6,7) Gosho declined to answer a question if the boss's face has appeared (Source 1,7)

Akemi has nothing to do with the rivalry between Akai Shuichi and Amuro Tooru. (Source 1,2,5,6,7)

The two people who followed Yukiko and the Detective Boys and took pictures of Haibara in the prescreening case in the Vermouth arc (episode 335-336) were subordinates of Akai's. Gosho said you can ignore them. (Source 1,2,6,7)

Gosho declined to answer if Amuro's name is an alias. Amuro does have a childhood nickname that will appear. (Source 1,2,5,6,7) Amuro's dark skin color has a meaning (Source 2,5,6,7) Gosho declined to say whether Amuro's hair and skin color is natural,(Source 1,5,6) but mentioned his current hair color is supposed to be brown, not white. (Source 6) Amuro’s "profile" is a secret. (Source 6,7) Gosho gave a non-answer about Amuro's weaknesses: "I also haven’t decided on any weaknesses or dislikes. I mean, you wouldn’t like it if I said that he dislikes nattō, right? (laughs)” (Source 2,5,6,7)

Gin's weakness is Akai (Source 1,2,4,6) Gin is the type who doesn't have favorite or disliked foods. (Sources 5,6,7) (Q: What are Gin’s weaknesses/dislikes? A: I think he doesn’t have any likes/dislikes. I think he can relatively eat whatever.) (Source 6)

Gosho declined to answer about the completeness of APTX antidote (Source 1,2,6,7). Gosho declined to answer about the bloody disk of APTX data Haibara had from the Haido City Hotel seen later in Desperate Revival. (Source 1,2,6)

Movie 18 will have some sort of appearance by Akai. (Source 1,2,6,7 More info given in sources 6 and 7) Gōshō: This year’s movie is Akai. Q: Does he have a central part? A: I don’t know how much of a part “central” is, but I think it will make you go “Oh!” “It’s happening before the manga”-kind of like. I also drew Akai’s key frames. Akai Shuichi's story in the manga will be dealt with AFTER the movie, not before. (Source 2) “It’s gonna happen in the movie before the manga…” (Source 7) [The subject of "it" is unclear. It might refer to Akai's appearance.] Gosho cannot say more about the topic because it would make the director mad. (Source 1,6,7+others)

Gosho declined to answer about future overseas cases. (Source 1,6) When the possibility of having a case in America related to Sera was asked about in the same question, Gosho regarded the question as a dangerous and declined to go there. (Source 1,2,6,7) Q: There have been cases abroad so far, but will the story of when Sera lived in America appear? A: Oh! You just asked something dangerous. Was that on purpose? (laughs)

Sera was the hardest character story to design (Source 1,5,6,7) of the recent new characters (Sera, Amuro, Naeko, Haneda mentioned by question). The Akai siblings have three different last names (Source 1,2,7) which makes it complex (Source 6). Sera's appearance was also difficult to design. (Source 6) Gosho designed her as a tomboy (Source 1,6) because he likes her that way (Source 1), and she has to standout/be different from Ran and Haibara.

Why does the Black Organization wear black? (Source 1) Question not answered by source.

The police

Yumi and Sato have been good friends since high school. (Source 1,2,6,7) But Gosho has no plans of making them classmates. (Source 6,7)

There will be a major case/incident involving Naeko Miike. (Source 1,2,6,7) Q: What about Naeko’s and Chiba’s love comedy? A: These two will appear in a BIG case. Q: Will Chiba notice Naeko soon enough? A: He really doesn’t notice huh? I also think “Is this guy stupid?!” (laughs)

What is Chiba’s first name? (Source 1) Question not answered by source "It seems like Isshin Chiba (Chiba’s voice actor) really likes Naeko. I was told at the year-end party." (Source 6,7)

A spinoff for Matsuda and Hagiwara not planned (Source 1,2,6) The editors like them though (Source 1,6). "(Since Matsuda was enrolled in the Division 1 for only 7 days) the editing department told me “Please write a story called ‘The seven days of Matsuda’ or something like that”, but I have no plans of doing so. Matsuda and Hagiwara are just that story. (tn: as in, “the story so far” I guess)"

Why did Takagi become a policeman? (Source 1) - Question not answered by source

Haneda Shukichi will make another appearance (Source 2,6,7) and it will be at a murder during a Shogi tournament (Source 6,7)

Teenage Protagonists

Someone asked about relative bust sizes. Gosho said Kazuha's breasts are smaller than Ran's. (Source 1,2,4,6,7) Sato's are bigger than Yumi's (Source 1,6), but Sato's don't look so big because she is quite muscular (Source 6), but Shiho is flat right now [because she is a child]. (Source 6). Gosho considers Ran as one of the biggest in terms of bust size. (Source 7)

Gosho wanted to have a karate case where Ran's opponent died but then decided not to. "I’ve thought of writing a story about one of Ran’s karate opponents dying in the middle of a match, but afterall that would be pretty bad so I stopped." (Source 1,6,7)

The correct color for Ai Haibara's hair is reddish brown, not the golden color it is in the movies. (Sources 1,6,7)

Heijis line "my Kazuha" was pretty much a confession. (Source 6,7) Hattori's birthday is not decided (Source 1,2,6,7) Kazuha birthday is not decided (Source 6,7)

Other

The Ai and Fujiko bath scene in the Lupin vs Conan crossover movie left an impression on Gosho (Source 1,6, not answered in source 1)

Gosho's sleep schedule: "When I was young I used to sleep for about 3 hours, but now I sleep 3 hours at night and then take an afternoon nap of about 30–60 minutes." (Source 6,7)

Gosho draws the culprit first (Source 1,6,7) "When drawing a story, I start from the criminal. Then, if for example the criminal is (tn: a particular way I don’t understand), I draw the other characters not that way." Gosho goes back and forth with editors when trying to decide criminal motive. (Source 2,6,7)

There was something about making Tottori airport into a Conan themed airport and Conan on the side of a plane. (Source 6,7)

(Within Conan?) What kind of sports do you want to write? (Source 1) Question not answered by source

Gosho's favorite outfit for Conan is the Jacket with the K. (Source 1)

2014 Red Thread Page version

  Show spoilers »

(Translated by Conan#1) - Yumi and Miwako are friends since high school, there will be big incident happened on Naeko! - There will be description of Amuro's childhood, true meaning of Amuro's dark skin, a secret which something Amuro not good in. - Gin had no favourite and non-favourite food. - Amuro loves to smoke - Gosho said regarding future story related to sports, he will draw Ran Mouri participation of national karate tournament in future.

(Translated by Black Demon) - Aoyama's original character Akai Shuichi from "The Sniper from Another Dimension" will first be dealt with in the original manga, then the movie after that!! Correction from the poster: Akai will show up in the manga AFTER the movie, not before. - Shukichi will make another appearance.

(Translation by Fujiwara) - Akemi has nothing to do with the rivalry between Amuro and Akai - The Sera thing is just that her character design was difficult ... - The last line is just about the boss already having appeared (We still don't know whether in person or name - it even says so in brackets) - What's Gin's weakness? Akai. - Will there be other international cases like the London case? Sth. like Gosho would like to, but probably not (the writer doesn't quite remember)

(Translation by Zenthisoror) - Haneda Shukichi will reappear in a shogi league competition murder mystery case. - Amuro's childhood nickname will make an appearance. - Concerning a Matsuda and Hagiwara spinoff: Hagiwara probably won't appear, but the editor responsible for Gosho likes Matsuda so if the opportunity arises, it might happen.

(Translation by ALAKTORN) - When I (Gosho) was young I used to sleep for about 3 hours, but now I sleep 3 hours at night and then take an afternoon nap of about 30–60 minutes. - In rock, paper, scissors Gosho ALWAYS starts with scissors - When I (Gosho) have to come up with the motive, I think about it with the editing department while going “nobody would kill for such a reason” and such back and forth. - When drawing a story, I (Gosho) start from the criminal. - I haven’t decided on Heiji’s birthday. Nor Kazuha’s. - What about Naeko’s and Chiba’s love comedy? These two will appear in a BIG case. Will Chiba notice Naeko soon enough? He really doesn’t notice huh? I (Gosho) also think “Is this guy stupid?!” (laughs) It seems like Isshin Chiba (Chiba’s voice actor) really likes Naeko. I (Gosho) was told at the year-end party. - There have been cases abroad so far, but will the story of when Sera lived in America appear? Oh! You just asked something bad. Was that on purpose? (laughs) - Amuro-san’s white hair… is that dyed? Aah.Rather than white it’s brown. I can’t answer this. His dark skin too, there is a profound meaning behind it. (laughs) - Q: Has that person’s face appeared? A: Ooh… I can’t answer that! (laughs) Q: Thank you very much. A: That was dangerous. lol - This year’s movie is Akai. Does he have a central part? A: I don’t know how much of a part “central” is, but I think it will make you go “Oh!” “It’s happening before the manga”-kind of like. I also draw Akai’s key frames. - Q: “My Kazuha” is a confession? A: That’s pretty much a confession. Various translators and personal guess: - The 2 guys with hats and sunglasses appearing during the Toto developing plans case were just FBI subordinates of Akai. You may ignore them. - Has the Boss's face appeared? I can't say. - The progress of the APTX4869 antidote? I can't say. - What happened to the burned disc from the Haido City Hotel? I can’t say. - What's the reason for Takagi becoming a police officer? I haven't decided yet. - Breast size: Ran>Kazuha; Sato>Yumi; Ai-chan is completely flat. Not when she was Shiho though. - Keep in mind the recording Conan made of Heiji's words (probably referring to the drug dealer case) - Haibara's hair color is different in the anime and movie. Which one is the right one? Haibara's hair is reddish brown. - There was something about making Tottori airport into a Conan themed airport and Conan on the side of a plane. (DCW) - Gosho's favorite outfit for Conan is the Jacket with the K (DCW)

2015 DCTP thread version

  Show spoilers »

Fujiwara's Summary

Sources listed as :
https://twitter.com/sksnkmn
https://twitter.com/mabest22
https://twitter.com/aptx0915

The reason Yusaku didn't go to the Macademy Awards himself is because he and Akai have the same height.
What's the reason that the boss' phone number (it says phone number, btw) has the area code of Kurayoshi (in Tottori)? -> It's just coincidence.
Apparently Gosho did some shooting in Hawaii.
Gin chose his car (Or Gosho chose Gin's car, I guess), cause it's cool.
When's Haibara's bday? --> undecided
Why does Akai always wear a knitted hat? --> Probably cause he likes it.
Conan or Kid - which one do you like better? --> I like them both the same.
In Countdown, we didn't get to see 10-years-into-the-future Ran. Will we get the opportunity to see that some time? --> You will~
Who pays Heiji and Kazuha's plane tickets? --> His mom.
Which of Conan's movements are impossible? --> All of them. [Kinda weird question, if you ask me :V]
How old are Sato/Miyamoto/Shiratori? --> I imagine them to be 28.
Which cosplay would you like to try out? --> The flashy guy in white.
How exactly are Jirokichi and Sonoko related? --> She's his niece.
Where will Heiji confess? --> Gosho: I don't know yet. Is the Tsūtenkaku not good enough? Fan: If it's gonna be abroad, how about Australia? Miyamura lives there after all... Gosho: Ah, Miyamura, I see. Well, you'l find out~
In December, Gosho was hospitalized for 2 weeks. (Due to this there will apparently be a 2-week break after the Kawanakajima case.)
It's a good idea to take a closer look at Detective Date's notebook.

2016 DCTP thread version

  Show spoilers »

DCTP Thread http://forums.dctp.ws/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13035

Manga Factory Signing Photos http://imgur.com/a/AkNYT

Lets Talk Day Photos http://imgur.com/a/e9j8G

---

Translations by Spimer

Q: Ran's always using a Gallpagos phone: won't she switch to a smartphone at some point?

A: W-well... You're right. It's a complicated topic... Well... Hum... It feels a bit ankward that it doesn't close somewhat but... Maybe I'll change it someday, or so I think from time to time... Sorry.

Q: Volume 85, when Bourbon and Vermouth are talking about how Gin suspects spies are getting in: is that foreshadowing?

A: Foreshadowing, huh. Well... Yes, it is. This year's movie will be more or less about that so...

Q: Well... Someone asked to me ask this but... Kir, Bourbon, Cherry (guess he meant to say Sherry), their eyes turn into foreigners when BO mode: are they mixed race?

A: Ah... No, nott really. When Conan gets surprised he also gets foreigner-like eyes so... I draw them like that when I want to portray scared eyes: there's no special meaning to them. Sorry. But they maybe (some odd word: apparently Gosho can't come up with the word he wants to use) half, even. (According to the person who wrote this it might be that he was trying to think of alternative word to "half", another way to tell mixed race characters apart)

Q: Now... This year's film "The Darknest Nightmare": what color feelings do you think we should give to this pitch black movie? What's the fitting color in your opinion?

A: Huh! That's a bit dangerous (in the sense that he has to avoid spoilers). Hum... Well, I guess each viewer should choose their own color... I think. It's a bit hard to say. Sorry.

Q: Volume 88. Sato's flashy outfit: are those plain clothes? In the same volume: Takagi Wataru is wearing flashy too but has his police notebook got downgraded to senior policeman, did you know? He should be a police sergeant but both the Shonen Sunday chapter and the volume chapter read "senior policeman".

A: It got mistaken with police sergeant. Sorry, I meant, he IS a police sergeant. And... Maybe Sato's plain clothes were borrowed frum Yumi? Incidentally, the next case involves Yumi and Sato... Well... That's... It begins with a scene having the 2 of them walking in front of Shinjuku's Alta. (Fashion store in Tokyo) Chukichi also shows up.

Q: Is there a "fake" (a red herring) in the manga that no-one's noticed yet?

A: Ah... Huh... There is. No-one's noticed it yet. It'll soon be reffered to. In Volume 18 (speculated to be the APTX victim list and the "Haneda" name there)

Q: Eh... I think that there might be people like Amuro or Akai from the PSB or the FBI sneaking int the BO but... Could there be the inverse, that BO are sneaking into Japanese police or FBI or in Conan's surroundings?

A: Ah... You bring up a painful topic... (Might be his way of saying: "I won't tell you")

Q: Could they be inside of characters who've already shown up or will show up in the future?

A: That's... welll... No comment. Please switch question topic.

Q: Also... Maybe you can't tell us but... Who's the girl that Sera's hiding?

A: I can't say that but... Really. Are there no other topics?

Q: Also... Maybe you can't tell us but... Is Vermouth an ally?

A: Huh? I can't say that. Really. An ally? (Looks troubled). Are you finished?

Q: Vermouth and Shinichi's mom knew other as fellow actresses but... Both know a lot about each other and seem to get along pretty well but... How should I put it like...? How well do they get along?

A: Well... They're both actresses.

Q: I meant: how do they get along about how they know a lot about each other?

A: Not really.

Q: Please give us a hint regarding what you've said about that of Volume 18 no-one knows about!

A: You bring it up...? Why...? I'm saying no-one knows it... Hmmmm... Well... You could say that someone might show up... When you see their name you'll go "Really?" or something like that... Hmmm... Sheesh. Let's leave it at there. You'll enjoy it when you read it so look forward to it.

Q: Is there someone, some character that proved to be very hard to draw or think of?

A: Ah. Hmmm... Huh... Not sure... Akai or Gin, maybe. I wanted them to be cool and scary at the same time and it proved to be hard to. The conté crayons I drew recently ago needed several redos.... It was rather... Hum... Somewhat... Let's leave it at there. If I go I might end up spoilering something so. (Gosho) President: I don't have much time to fix these... (President?) It's a bit wrong... (Gosho) What's a bit wrong? Yeah. You see, it became like a hoodlum, even. Felt like behaving like Gin, even.

Q: What's with Ran's hairstyle?

A: Ah. Sorry. That must be it... T-that's, well, ended up like that, I guess. Hmmm... I wanted it to be a hairstyle with style so... I went with that symbol... Or, rather... ... Make it so that you can tell it's Ran even from a distance. Like when she's in the midst of a crowd... So that's why I made it like that. Sorry. More like AstroBoy's angel head.

Q: Can you tell us a highlight of this year's movie?

A: A highlight? Well... It's a confrontation with the BO. And, also... A fight between PSB's Amuro and FBI's Akai. Boxing vs Jeet Kune Do. Where they fight is frightening... You'll be like "they're gonna fight here of all places?".

---

Translations below by bash7353

http://i.imgur.com/32XvrUG.jpg

If there products that appear in the series were commercially available, which do you think fans would be pleased about the most?

Red: Kazuha’s Charm

White: Fuzae Brand Purse

Blue: Kamen Yaiba Figure

Green: Jeet Kune Do Home Videos of the Sera Family’s eldest brother

http://i.imgur.com/MhFNL55.jpg

If there were only one out of the movies for which there isn’t a poster drawn by Aoyama-sensei you could draw a poster for, which would you want to draw?

RED : Time Bombed Skyscrapper

WHITE : The Fourteenth Target

BLUE : The Last Wizard of The Century

GREEN : Count Down to Heaven

http://i.imgur.com/mfyaBxQ.jpg

If you could request cooperation from the various international organisations that have appeared in the series and have been listed in "Detective Conan 60+" to take down the

Black Organisation, which organisation would you want to lend a hand?

Red: FBI

White: CIA

Blue: 公安警察 (kōan keisatsu) (Japanese intelligence)

Green: SIS

http://i.imgur.com/PzevMtU.jpg

There are many cases in ‘Detective Conan’ that are related to ‘Sherlock Holmes’, but if Conan Doyle could read them, which one would you recommend?

Red: Holmes Freak Murder Case

Blue: The Locked Room in the Sky - Shinichi Kudo's First Case

Green: The 3 "K"s of Osaka Case

White: Holmes' Revelation

http://i.imgur.com/CFfKx1z.jpg

If there were a Detective Conan RPG, which character would you play at first?

Red: Mouri Ran (Weapon: Her Bare Hands)

White: Akai Shuichi (Weapon: Rifle)

Blue: Edogawa Conan (Weapon: Soccer Ball, Tranquilizer Gun)

Green: Haibara Ai (Weapon: Scientific Magic)

http://i.imgur.com/Svr9HZk.jpg

In an interview with Edogawa Conan’s voice actor Takayama Minami, she said “I would like to see a story about a day without any incident as well”. What peaceful everyday life

story would you like to draw?

Red: Teitan Elementary School’s Sports Day

White: Takagi and Sato’s date without a case

Blue: crash course scene of “something I was taught by my father in Hawaii”

Green: Black Organisation’s wonderful (?) holiday

http://i.imgur.com/AX9R7X4.jpg

For which out of these four movies did drawing the poster take the most time?

Red: 17

Blue: 20

Green: 14

White: 19

http://i.imgur.com/RavxTD6.jpg

“Ran Girl / Shinichi Boy” is drawn from the points of view of two people. Which out of these cases would it be the most interesting to draw from a different point of view?

Red: “One Million Yen Robbery Case” from Akemi Miyano’s perspective

White: “Mystery Train” from Kaitou Kid’s perspective

Blue: “Scarlet Series” from disguised Kudo Yusaku’s perspective

Green: First day of “Kudo Shinichi’s New York Case” from Sharon’s perspective

http://i.imgur.com/fCLn8uy.jpg

Last year’s opening of Conan Cafes in many places ended in a great success. But if all the male characters were to open a “Conan Cafe for men”, for what product do you think

the most orders would pour in?

Red: Kudo Yukiko’s recipe! Okiya Subaru’s Rice Curry

Blue: Amuro Tooru’s Homemade Poirot Sandwich

Green: Kan-chan’s “Hangoroshi” [Which in this case means Botamochi, but could also be understood as “Half-Kill”. That caused confusion in Chapter 681 or Epsiode 557]

White: Kuroda Hyoue’s delicious black tea[/spoiler]

2017 DCTP thread version

  Show spoilers »

DCTP Thread https://forums.dctp.ws/viewtopic.php?t=13208

---

Translations by Spimer

Q1: What's the most iconic scene in the upcoming movie?

A: That scene with Kazuha standing. I drew it for the teaser.

Q2: You'd said before that [Conan] could reach up to 100 volumes, what about it?

A: I take it back. Forget my previous words about this topic. I'm now sure it'll take over 100 volumes.

Q3: Do you have an idea of how many?

A: I don't know. I actually don't know myself so look forward to it.

Q4: When are Akai's and Amuro's birthdays?

A: I dunno the as well.

Q5: But coud you at least tell me Akai's age?

A: Didn't I announce it already? (omission) Amuro is 29 and that Iori [Muga]guy is 30, right? So he's about that same age. He is 31 or 32 years old.

Q6: Do Rye and Bourbon really dislike each other?

A: Don't they?

Q7: So they don't want to see each other or stick together?

A: Obviously.

Q8: What about [character] settings in the movies and manga? Are they the same or are they different?

A: I'd like to say that they're the same but they're contradicitng themselves in some spots... Sorry but I can't give you a short answer. Well! The movies are the movies and the manga is the manga.

Q9: It's about Haneda Kouji.

A: Yikes!

Q10: In the manga he's written as "Haneda" but in the anime is name's ruby reads "Hada" in the anime. What does that mean?

A: That's a mistake from their part. I forgot to tell them. Kouji comes from Tanigawa Kouji (a real-world shogi player).

(T/N: "ruby" is term to refer to the furigana or the "reading" of kanji. Instead of "Haneda" it say "Hada" since they accidentally ommitted the "ne" in "Haneda". Thanks to Fujiwara for pointing this out!)

Q11: What male characters are good at cooking?

A: Amuro is good. Akai learnt from Yukiko and has gotten better but his stew could be improved. I guess Amuro's the one who's more skilled at cooking.

Q12: What's the inspiration for the Night Baron? Is it the "Red Baron" in which Akai and Char were based upon?

A: Red Baron?

Q13: It was famous in America as...

A: No, that's not it. The inspiration is Edogawa Ranpo's "Golden Mask".

Q14: Will Amuro have a tragic end?

A: Dunno. Can't answer that right now.

Q15: Akai dated Akemi when he was infiltrating the BO, but did Amuro do something like that?

A: He's not doing that right now.

Q16: Now? Inside of the org?

A: LOL. You're sharp! But he isn't! And you all know who his first love is!

Q17: Haibara didn't get to show much up in Episode One! Are you planning to make an "Episode Two" in which we'll see when she shrunk?

A: Have no plans to do so right now. LOL. But it got very positive reviews so maybe there'll be something like it in the future.

Q18: What about an episode of Amuro's past?

A: I intend to write it.

Q19: Will it be during this Rum arc?

A: No comment.

Q20: How did Kaito know Conan is Shinichi?

A: When did he get to know, I wonder? I'd like to know, too. If only I had a chance to write an episode about that...

Q21: What car did you use to come here today?

A: An RX-7. I used it as model to come up with Sato's car. In the anime it's red but it's black in the manga. Amuro has this car, too. It'd seem that police cars can't be so flashy. Actually... I was kidding about that of the car's colors!

(Edit: I checked it up on the manga and it's written that Sato's car IS red... Gosho, you got me with your wording!!)

Q22: What about Akai and Jodie's relationship? When did they start hanging out? Did either of them confess to the other?

A: It's a secret. Enjoy it when I publish about it, if I get to.

Q23: Do you plan on Kazami appearing in the manga?

A: Who? Kazami? Do you like the guy?

Q24: Because Amuro doesn't have any allies.

A: But maybe that's what makes him cool, instead? Maybe you'll get to see Kazami again...? Look forward to it!

Q25: Have you planned where Heiji will confess at? You seem to focus on that a lot in the [Shonen] Sunday as of late?

A: You're going to ask THAT? It's obvious that I won't tell you, isn't it? It's a secret.

Q26: Are there any scene in Episode One which you influenced?

A: That scene with Korn. Other scenes (apart from that where Shinichi, Ran and Sonoko go to Sonoko's house) were influenced by me, too. I also decided on that scene with Akai.

Q27: What do you use as inspiration for the girls' clothes?

A: Various women buy those clothes. I used "JJ" or "anan" as reference before.

Q28: Who told you about the Chuubu earthquake?

A: I was sleeping and one of my assistants woke me up. I was surprised that the TV said "Beika City" when reporting the earthquake.

Q29: Will Okita show up in the next movie?

A: He won't. But maybe he'll show up in the manga. Since he's in the same high-school as Momiji.

Q30: Which poem of the "Hyakunin Isumi" do you like?

A: "Chihayafuru"!

Q31: Will Takagi and Sato marry?

A: I'd like for them to marry.

Q32: Kudo Shinichi, Akai Shuuichi, Kuroba Touichi. Are characters with the "ichi" (one) Kanji in their names relevant? What about [Furuya] Rei? And Heiji's "ji"?

A: In Touichi's case I wanted Mr.Ikeda to be his VA. Akai is Ikeda. Shinichi comes from Hoshi Shinichi. Furuya Rei's "Rei" is unrelated. Heiji is also unrelated.

Q33: Is there a love episode for Haibara?

A: She likes that soccer player. She's attracted to him.

Q34: In the "Visual Book" it says that Shinichi... was born in the US? And that he lives in the US?

A: Tha'ts wrong. He's born in Japan.

Q35: There are a lot of "strong types" amongst the female characters, do you like that type of character?

A: I like "tsunderes".

Q36: Who was Haibara speaking to in Episode One? Is there any meaning to the scene?

A: There's none. It won't be brought up.

Q37: What's Gin in-org rank?

A: Pretty high. It's within your ten fingers.

Q38: Will you make an episode about Takagi's past?

A: Hadn't thought of that. I might consider it.

Q39: Who decides the movies' thematics?

A: Movie 21 was decided by the staff. Movie 20 was decided by me. They decided the title "Darkest" while I choose "Nightmare".

Q40: In the "sakura" case it'd seem that Yukiko had met Ran before, but is that truly Shinichi's and Ran's first encounter?

A: It is the first encounter. I'm considering whether I should depict Yukiko's and Ran's first meeting.

(Another source lists answer as "They haven't met before")

Q41: Will there be an episode with "cool" Kogoro?

A: In the upcoming [Shounen] Sunday. It'll be very cool.

Q42: How many years has Wakasa Rumi been teaching? She's the assistant homeroom teacher, so how long has she been working?

A: I can't answer that.

Q43: Do you plan on making an episode of when Koumei was relegated to the local force?

A: I've got one in mind. I'm considering it.

Q44: Is there a reason why in Amuro's debut case there was so much talk about genes and blood?

A: I can't say much about that.

Q45: The reason why Shinichi uses shirts with his clothes is because it's his style?

A: I like that style myself. I think shirts fit him.

Q46: You said in Animal Crossing that Rum's already appeared. Has Rum's name and face appeared?

A: His/her name haven't shown up, in a sense! Maybe his/her face has appeared...?

Q47: What org would you like to be part of? FBI? PSB? Another?

A: I wouldn't like to be in any of those. Even if I tagged with Akai he wouldn't talk to me, but Amuro feels kinder so I'd like to eat sandwiches with him!

Q48: Which of your characters would you like to be?

A: In the past I liked to be Conan so that I can bath along with Ran... And now I also want to... I haven't changed! LOL!

Q49: Will Mr. Sakamoto from the [Yomiuri] Giants show up in Conan?

A: That depends on Mr. Sakamoto himself.

Q50: Did Curaçao die?

A: She did. She's not alive. Sorry.

Q51: What's your favorite car?

A: The porsche! Sorry for having the same choice as Gin's!

Q52: Will Momiji show up before M21's release in April?

A: Maybe she'll show up around that period?

Q53: What will file 1000 be about?

A: (poster can't disclose the contents of the answer)

Q54: In M1, Ran said that "Shinichi and I are born in May so we're Taurus". Is that true for the manga as well?

A: Taurus? Is that so? Ran? Ran's birthday... I haven't decided it yet. You want her to be Taurus? I'll work on it. I'll consider that.

Q55: Are the drugs [APTX4869] that Conan and Haibara swallowed different or are they same?

A: The drugs they swallowed? They're the same.