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| − | A murder mystery book series originally written by author [[Volume_19#Mystery_Writer_Case|Nintaro Shinmei]], | + | A murder mystery book series originally written by author [[Volume_19#Mystery_Writer_Case|Nintaro Shinmei]]. Nintaro had written around 40 novels and ended the last one 10 years ago with Samonji and a criminal falling into a fire, stating that Samonji was dead. In the current year he tried to write a new novel with a code embedded in it, but he passed away before completing it. The novel as well as the series was continued by his daughter, [[List of notable case characters#Friends and acquaintances|Kaori Shinmei]]. The additions to her fathers novel were three assistants based on [[Kogoro Mouri]], [[Ran Mouri]] and [[Conan Edogawa]], respectively.<ref>Episode 116-117: [[The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case]] & [[Volume 19|Volume 19: File 2-4]].</ref> Samonji's full name is {{nihongo|Samonji Matsuda|松田左文字|Matsuda Samonji}}.<ref>Credits listing for [[The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case]]</ref> Later on Conan is seen purchasing the 44th novel in the series with Kaori's name on it. |
| − | + | The original novel series has received multiple television follow-ups, with Samonji's role being performed by the actor [[List of minor recurring manga characters#Celebrities|Osamu Kenzaki]]. The identity of the murderer changes each time to maintain viewer interest. A new television series based on the most recent books has already started up. Both [[Ran Mouri]] and [[Shinichi Kudo]] enjoy the series. In the [[Funimation]] Dub, the character's name is Detective Simon. {{clear}} | |
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== Plot overview == | == Plot overview == | ||
===Mystery Writer Disappearance Case (Manga: [[Volume_19#Mystery_Writer_Case|182-184]], Anime: [[The_Mystery_Writer_Disappearance_Case|116-117]])=== | ===Mystery Writer Disappearance Case (Manga: [[Volume_19#Mystery_Writer_Case|182-184]], Anime: [[The_Mystery_Writer_Disappearance_Case|116-117]])=== | ||
| + | The author of the series mysteriously disappears and his daughter comes to [[Kogoro Mouri|Kogoro]] to find him. [[Conan Edogawa|Conan]] and company go to Digakukan publishers (a parody of [[Shogakukan]]) to investigate the recent restart of the novel series, which is being sent in by fax. After a phone call from [[Heiji Hattori|Heiji]], Conan manages to discover the secret and everyone races to the Haido Hotel to discover that the author had passed away. He had created a code in his novel because he wanted an intelligent reader to come find him and announce they had solved it, before he died. His daughter continued the series by adding three assistants to the second half of the novel based on Conan, Ran, and Kogoro. | ||
== Non-Canon Plot overview == | == Non-Canon Plot overview == | ||
| + | ===The Secret of the Missing Young Lady (Anime: [[The_Secret_of_the_Missing_Young_Lady|795]])=== | ||
| + | Due to the case of the episode, Conan misses out on buying the latest Detective Samonji novel. | ||
== Name Origin == | == Name Origin == | ||
Revision as of 05:32, 30 July 2016
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| Japanese name: | Detective Samonji |
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| English name: | Detective Simon |
| Age: | Unknown |
| Gender: | Male |
| First appearance: | Manga: File 182-184 Anime: 116-117 |
| Appearances: | Chapters: 9 Episodes: 9 |
Detective Samonji (名探偵左文字 Meitantei Samonji) is a murder mystery book character and series originally written by author Nintaro Shinmei.There is a TV adaptation with Osamu Kenzaki playing the role of Samonji.
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Background
A murder mystery book series originally written by author Nintaro Shinmei. Nintaro had written around 40 novels and ended the last one 10 years ago with Samonji and a criminal falling into a fire, stating that Samonji was dead. In the current year he tried to write a new novel with a code embedded in it, but he passed away before completing it. The novel as well as the series was continued by his daughter, Kaori Shinmei. The additions to her fathers novel were three assistants based on Kogoro Mouri, Ran Mouri and Conan Edogawa, respectively.[1] Samonji's full name is Samonji Matsuda (松田左文字 Matsuda Samonji).[2] Later on Conan is seen purchasing the 44th novel in the series with Kaori's name on it.
The original novel series has received multiple television follow-ups, with Samonji's role being performed by the actor Osamu Kenzaki. The identity of the murderer changes each time to maintain viewer interest. A new television series based on the most recent books has already started up. Both Ran Mouri and Shinichi Kudo enjoy the series. In the Funimation Dub, the character's name is Detective Simon.
Appearance
Appellations
Plot overview
Mystery Writer Disappearance Case (Manga: 182-184, Anime: 116-117)
The author of the series mysteriously disappears and his daughter comes to Kogoro to find him. Conan and company go to Digakukan publishers (a parody of Shogakukan) to investigate the recent restart of the novel series, which is being sent in by fax. After a phone call from Heiji, Conan manages to discover the secret and everyone races to the Haido Hotel to discover that the author had passed away. He had created a code in his novel because he wanted an intelligent reader to come find him and announce they had solved it, before he died. His daughter continued the series by adding three assistants to the second half of the novel based on Conan, Ran, and Kogoro.
Non-Canon Plot overview
The Secret of the Missing Young Lady (Anime: 795)
Due to the case of the episode, Conan misses out on buying the latest Detective Samonji novel.
Name Origin
Trivia
In other languages
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Gallery
 Detective Samonji as portrayed by Osamu Kenzaki |
References
- ^ Episode 116-117: The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case & Volume 19: File 2-4.
- ^ Credits listing for The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case
