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| − | '''Digital Remaster''' is a technique that utilises modern technology to create an "improved" reproduction of the original video (technically known as "master"; hence the name '' | + | '''Digital Remaster''' is a technique that utilises modern technology to create an "improved" reproduction of the original video (technically known as "master"; hence the name ''re''master). This result in a higher quality version compared to older masters. Which usually were either transfer directly from film negative to video tape, or were rendered in a smaller resolution originally. |
| − | For traditional animation, which were done on film. This technique usually mean | + | For traditional animation, which were done on film. This technique usually mean re-scaning the original film negative in a higher resolution, with certain elements may need to add or alter by software when necessery. |
For digital animation. This technique is refer to the practice of upscaling the original video to a higher resolution by software. With any upscaling issue or artifacts to be altered by software as well. Note that the upscaling method also can be used on traditional animation when the company in charge have no access to the original film negative as well. | For digital animation. This technique is refer to the practice of upscaling the original video to a higher resolution by software. With any upscaling issue or artifacts to be altered by software as well. Note that the upscaling method also can be used on traditional animation when the company in charge have no access to the original film negative as well. | ||
| − | == TV Remaster == | + | == TV Remaster Airings == |
On September 22, 2003, the first remastered episode of ''Detective Conan'' was broadcast. However, only the content of the episode were kept intact. As the opening/ending animation were swapped to the current opening/ending animation and song at the time of airing. | On September 22, 2003, the first remastered episode of ''Detective Conan'' was broadcast. However, only the content of the episode were kept intact. As the opening/ending animation were swapped to the current opening/ending animation and song at the time of airing. | ||
* For the full episode list, see [[Rerun and Remastered Episodes]]. | * For the full episode list, see [[Rerun and Remastered Episodes]]. | ||
| − | On December 14, 2012, the first | + | On December 14, 2012, the first six movies of ''Detective Conan'' were broadcasted during [[Friday Road Show]] (金曜ロードショー), using the remastered version. On February 24, 2017, the remastered version were released on Blu-ray under the name "Detective Conan Movie 20th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX Vol.1 [1997-2006]". |
| − | == New Remaster == | + | == New Remaster Version == |
| − | [[File:Netflix-RAW-Ep2-Shot.png|200px|thumb|right|Netflix | + | [[File:Netflix-RAW-Ep2-Shot.png|200px|thumb|right|Netflix release]] |
| − | TMS Entertainment began remastering all episodes of the anime at some point | + | TMS Entertainment began working on remastering all episodes of the anime at some point. Likely to future-proof the re-release of the anime for foreseeable future. This new remastered version would be the basis of all re-releases and remaster airings going forward. |
| − | === Netflix | + | === Netflix Release === |
| − | Starting March 1, 2021, Netflix started releasing | + | Starting March 1, 2021, Netflix started releasing the new remastered version of the anime in Japan. The episodes were released in batches, separated by year<ref group="N">For traditionally animated episodes, each batches come in every 6 months. While for digitally animated episodes, each batches come in every 2 months.</ref>. |
| − | The releases on Netflix removed all | + | The releases on Netflix removed all commercial breaks sponsorship card, next episode previews, New Year's Greetings, and post-episode sponsorship card; but retain after-opening sponsorship card,<ref group="N">Exception: the sponsorship card after [[Girigiri chop]] was removed.</ref> [[Next Conan's Hint]], and [[Joke Card]] in most episodes.<ref group="N">Nonetheless, joke card lines that mention a specific date were also removed.</ref> |
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
| + | !style="width:25%"|Original Broadcast Year | ||
!style="width:25%"|Episodes | !style="width:25%"|Episodes | ||
| − | |||
!style="width:50%"|Remaster Release Date (Japan) | !style="width:50%"|Remaster Release Date (Japan) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |1-42 | + | |1996||1-42||March 1, 2021 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |43-85 | + | |1997||43-85||September 1, 2021 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |86-128 | + | |1998||86-128||March 1, 2022 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |129-173 | + | |1999||129-173||September 1, 2022 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |174-218 | + | |2000||174-218||March 1, 2023 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |219-262 | + | |2001||219-262||August 1, 2023 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |263-303 | + | |2002||263-303||October 1, 2023 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |304-344 | + | |2003||304-344||December 1, 2023 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |345-383 | + | |2004||345-383||February 1, 2024 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |384-424 | + | |2005||384-424||April 1, 2024 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |425-459 | + | |2006||425-459||June 1, 2024 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |460-490 | + | |2007||460-490||August 1, 2024 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |491-520 | + | |2008||491-520||rowspan="2"|October 1, 2024 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |521-561 | + | |2009||521-561 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |562-601 | + | |2010||562-601||rowspan="2"|November 1, 2024 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |602-641 | + | |2011||602-641 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |642-680 | + | |2012||642-680||rowspan="2"|December 1, 2024 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |681-723 | + | |2013||681-723 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |724-762 | + | |2014||724-762||rowspan="2"|January 1, 2025 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |763-803 | + | |2015||763-803 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |804-844 | + | |2016||804-844||rowspan="2"|February 1, 2025 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |845-886 | + | |2017||845-886 |
|} | |} | ||
| − | Apart from the Japan, remastered version were also | + | Apart from the Japan, remastered version were also available on Netflix in certain regions, albeit with different conditions. For example, in France, the releases was behind by half a year, but retained next episode previews in most episodes. |
| + | |||
| + | === Crunchyroll Release === | ||
| + | [[File:Crunchyroll-RAW-Ep2-Shot.png|200px|thumb|right|Crunchyroll release]] | ||
| + | On August 14, 2021, Crunchyroll uploaded the new remastered version of the first 123 episodes. (This also replaced the international version of episode 1-42 available prior) This release contains a brighter color tone compared to the Netflix version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Instead of releasing the episodes in 4:3, the episodes were presented in 16:9 instead; with black background added on both side of the screen. In addition, all aspects of the original episode were retained (e.g. after-opening, commercial break, and post-credit sponsorship card, next episode preview, Next Conan's Hint and Joke Card). | ||
| − | == | + | == Difference From Previous Releases == |
| − | + | The new remastered version feature quite a few differences compared to the original TV airing and DVD releases. Seemingly as a result of TMS rescaning the original film negative prior to any alteration baked in. This included but not limited to: | |
| − | + | * The opening/ending credits for traditionally animated episodes were inserted digitally from scratch. This also included the "Special" text on the main logo for hour-long episodes. | |
| + | ** However, this is not the case for digitally animated episodes. As the opening/ending credits were upscaled with the credit texts baked in. This is also the case for digitally animated opening on a traditionally animated episode. | ||
| + | * Certain digital effects were recreated. For example, the entirety of Girigirl Chop opening animation. While others were not recreated. Such as subtitles when a character speaks in English, or a black bar on the top and bottom of the screen to give the feeling of a more "cinematic" viewing. | ||
| + | * Certain scene might have been altered digitally due to various reasons, such as the scene of Conan's picture with the word "Cool Gay" was altered to correctly spelled "Cool Guy" | ||
| − | + | == Trivia == | |
| + | * The remastered release is the first instance of [[Feel Your Heart]] and [[Meikyū no Lovers]] presented in an episode outside Japan. | ||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 23 February 2025
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Digital Remaster is a technique that utilises modern technology to create an "improved" reproduction of the original video (technically known as "master"; hence the name remaster). This result in a higher quality version compared to older masters. Which usually were either transfer directly from film negative to video tape, or were rendered in a smaller resolution originally.
For traditional animation, which were done on film. This technique usually mean re-scaning the original film negative in a higher resolution, with certain elements may need to add or alter by software when necessery.
For digital animation. This technique is refer to the practice of upscaling the original video to a higher resolution by software. With any upscaling issue or artifacts to be altered by software as well. Note that the upscaling method also can be used on traditional animation when the company in charge have no access to the original film negative as well.
Contents
[hide]TV Remaster Airings
On September 22, 2003, the first remastered episode of Detective Conan was broadcast. However, only the content of the episode were kept intact. As the opening/ending animation were swapped to the current opening/ending animation and song at the time of airing.
- For the full episode list, see Rerun and Remastered Episodes.
On December 14, 2012, the first six movies of Detective Conan were broadcasted during Friday Road Show (金曜ロードショー), using the remastered version. On February 24, 2017, the remastered version were released on Blu-ray under the name "Detective Conan Movie 20th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX Vol.1 [1997-2006]".
New Remaster Version
TMS Entertainment began working on remastering all episodes of the anime at some point. Likely to future-proof the re-release of the anime for foreseeable future. This new remastered version would be the basis of all re-releases and remaster airings going forward.
Netflix Release
Starting March 1, 2021, Netflix started releasing the new remastered version of the anime in Japan. The episodes were released in batches, separated by year[N 1].
The releases on Netflix removed all commercial breaks sponsorship card, next episode previews, New Year's Greetings, and post-episode sponsorship card; but retain after-opening sponsorship card,[N 2] Next Conan's Hint, and Joke Card in most episodes.[N 3]
| Original Broadcast Year | Episodes | Remaster Release Date (Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1-42 | March 1, 2021 |
| 1997 | 43-85 | September 1, 2021 |
| 1998 | 86-128 | March 1, 2022 |
| 1999 | 129-173 | September 1, 2022 |
| 2000 | 174-218 | March 1, 2023 |
| 2001 | 219-262 | August 1, 2023 |
| 2002 | 263-303 | October 1, 2023 |
| 2003 | 304-344 | December 1, 2023 |
| 2004 | 345-383 | February 1, 2024 |
| 2005 | 384-424 | April 1, 2024 |
| 2006 | 425-459 | June 1, 2024 |
| 2007 | 460-490 | August 1, 2024 |
| 2008 | 491-520 | October 1, 2024 |
| 2009 | 521-561 | |
| 2010 | 562-601 | November 1, 2024 |
| 2011 | 602-641 | |
| 2012 | 642-680 | December 1, 2024 |
| 2013 | 681-723 | |
| 2014 | 724-762 | January 1, 2025 |
| 2015 | 763-803 | |
| 2016 | 804-844 | February 1, 2025 |
| 2017 | 845-886 |
Apart from the Japan, remastered version were also available on Netflix in certain regions, albeit with different conditions. For example, in France, the releases was behind by half a year, but retained next episode previews in most episodes.
Crunchyroll Release
On August 14, 2021, Crunchyroll uploaded the new remastered version of the first 123 episodes. (This also replaced the international version of episode 1-42 available prior) This release contains a brighter color tone compared to the Netflix version.
Instead of releasing the episodes in 4:3, the episodes were presented in 16:9 instead; with black background added on both side of the screen. In addition, all aspects of the original episode were retained (e.g. after-opening, commercial break, and post-credit sponsorship card, next episode preview, Next Conan's Hint and Joke Card).
Difference From Previous Releases
The new remastered version feature quite a few differences compared to the original TV airing and DVD releases. Seemingly as a result of TMS rescaning the original film negative prior to any alteration baked in. This included but not limited to:
- The opening/ending credits for traditionally animated episodes were inserted digitally from scratch. This also included the "Special" text on the main logo for hour-long episodes.
- However, this is not the case for digitally animated episodes. As the opening/ending credits were upscaled with the credit texts baked in. This is also the case for digitally animated opening on a traditionally animated episode.
- Certain digital effects were recreated. For example, the entirety of Girigirl Chop opening animation. While others were not recreated. Such as subtitles when a character speaks in English, or a black bar on the top and bottom of the screen to give the feeling of a more "cinematic" viewing.
- Certain scene might have been altered digitally due to various reasons, such as the scene of Conan's picture with the word "Cool Gay" was altered to correctly spelled "Cool Guy"
Trivia
- The remastered release is the first instance of Feel Your Heart and Meikyū no Lovers presented in an episode outside Japan.
Footnotes
Notes
- ^ For traditionally animated episodes, each batches come in every 6 months. While for digitally animated episodes, each batches come in every 2 months.
- ^ Exception: the sponsorship card after Girigiri chop was removed.
- ^ Nonetheless, joke card lines that mention a specific date were also removed.
References
- Page partially or completely translated from the Chinese version of June 1st, 2024.
See also
| Anime | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | Season 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 | |
| Rerun and Remastered Episodes | Digital Remaster • Rerun and Remastered Episodes list (by Air date • Number) | |
| Staff | Staff • Staff Listing Season 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 | |
| Related Articles | List of anime-original cases • List of anime-original series • List of differences between the manga and anime • Chapters not yet scheduled to animate • Manga Listed By Case
Metropolitan Police Detective Love Story (series) • Mystery Tour (series) | |
| Entertainers | TV Networks • Studios • Funimation Entertainment • TMS Entertainment | |
