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| japanese-title      = Jetto Koosutaa Satsujin Jiken <br> (ジェットコースター殺人事件)
 
| japanese-title      = Jetto Koosutaa Satsujin Jiken <br> (ジェットコースター殺人事件)
 
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| manga              = [[Volume 1|Volume 1: File 1]]
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| manga              = [[Volume 1|Volume 1: File 1 (001)]]
 
| dubbed-episode      = Episode 1
 
| dubbed-episode      = Episode 1
 
| airdate            = January 8, 1996 <br> April 4, 2009 '''(Remastered version)'''
 
| airdate            = January 8, 1996 <br> April 4, 2009 '''(Remastered version)'''
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'''The Roller Coaster Murder Case''' is the first episode that aired on January 8, 1996 in Japan. It is the pilot episode of the series. The story begins right in the middle of a case where a murder has been committed in a private mansion. At this moment, we see both [[Inspector Megure]] and [[Shinichi Kudo]] for the very first time and are able to witness the impressive deduction skills of Shinichi while he reveals the killer.
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'''The Roller Coaster Murder Case''' is the pilot episode of series, and aired on January 8, 1996 in Japan. It begins in the middle of a case where a murder was committed during a private mansion's party. This opening scene introduces both [[Inspector Megure]] and [[Shinichi Kudo]] for the very first time, as well as showcasing Shinichi's impressive deduction and soccer skills when he reveals the killer.
  
 
== Characters introduced ==
 
== Characters introduced ==
  
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Most of the main characters are introduced throughout the episode. It is interesting to note the presence of [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]], [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]] and [[Genta Kojima|Genta]] who only appear a bit later in the manga (in [[Volume 2]]).
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Most of the main characters are introduced throughout the episode. It is interesting to note the presence of [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]], [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]] and [[Genta Kojima|Genta]], as their first manga appearance was not until [[Volume_2#Scary_Building_Case|Volume 2]].
  
 
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* Inspector from Tokyo Police District}}
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* Inspector from Tokyo Police Department}}
 
{{NewChar|name = [[Gin]]|image = Gin.jpg|link=Gin|description =
 
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* Member of the [[Black Organization]]}}
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== Case 1: Crime at the Private Mansion ==
 
== Case 1: Crime at the Private Mansion ==
 
=== Situation ===
 
=== Situation ===
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The episode starts in a mansion where a party seemed to have been interrupted after a man was found dead with a bullet in his heart. The police, led by [[Juzo Megure|Inspector Megure]], is investigating the crime scene. The victim is President Yamazaki of Yatsubishi Bank. That's when [[Shinichi Kudo|Shinichi]] makes his grand entrance and claims having figured out the case.
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The episode starts in a mansion where a party has been interrupted by a murder: one of the guests, President Yamazaki of Yatsubishi Bank, was found dead with a bullet in his heart. The police, led by [[Juzo Megure|Inspector Megure]], have been investigating the crime scene, but have no conclusive evidence. However, [[Shinichi Kudo|Shinichi]] makes his grand entrance and claims having figured out the case.
 
{{InfoBox Crime
 
{{InfoBox Crime
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| crime              = Murder
 
| image              = EP1 Case 1.jpg
 
| image              = EP1 Case 1.jpg
 
| location            = Private Mansion
 
| location            = Private Mansion
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=== Resolution ===
 
=== Resolution ===
 
<spoiler>
 
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* '''Evidence'''
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'''Evidence'''
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**Shinichi states that the room Yamazaki was killed in was locked from the inside. The only possible entrance into the room was the window.
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*Shinichi states that the room Yamazaki was killed in was locked from the inside. The only possible entrance into the room was the window.
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**The mansion owner claims that there is at least a 10 meter gap between the two windows Shinichi states the killer used. Shinichi points out however that if the killer used the roof to get closer to the other window this gap is shortened to a mere 2 meters and therefore could be easily jumped across.
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*The mansion owner claims that there is at least a 10 meter gap between the two windows Shinichi states the killer used. Shinichi points out however that if the killer used the roof to get closer to the other window this gap is shortened to a mere 2 meters and therefore could be easily jumped across.
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**Shinichi notes that there is an indentation on the balcony where the killer attached a rope with a piece of wood at the end, allowing the killer a way to get back across to the 3rd floor window, as it is impossible for the killer to have successfully landed on the 10 centimeter roof ledge coming back.  By using a piece of wood rather than simply tying the rope to the balcony the killer was able to remove evidence of his method of escape while on the other side of the building.
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*Shinichi notes that there is an indentation on the balcony where the killer attached a rope with a piece of wood at the end, allowing the killer a way to get back across to the 3rd floor window, as it is impossible for the killer to have successfully landed on the 10 centimeter roof ledge coming back.  By using a piece of wood rather than simply tying the rope to the balcony the killer was able to remove evidence of his method of escape while on the other side of the building.
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**The lack of footprints below the window implies it was an inside job.
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*The lack of footprints below the window implies it was an inside job.
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**Shinichi claims to have spoken with the killer's doctor.
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*Shinichi claims to have spoken with the killer's doctor.
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* '''Conclusion'''
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'''Conclusion'''
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Shinichi concludes that the murderer could only have been someone who knew the mansion very well and eventually points his finger at the '''owner'''. The latter, being in a wheelchair, then starts to laugh claiming he's in no position to be able to commit such a crime. Shinichi then grabs a globe and throws it towards the owner who immediately jumps out of his chair to avoid it. The maid and guests are all in shock. Shinichi then says that he's been healed for a while now as reported by his doctor, which Megure confirms.
 
Shinichi concludes that the murderer could only have been someone who knew the mansion very well and eventually points his finger at the '''owner'''. The latter, being in a wheelchair, then starts to laugh claiming he's in no position to be able to commit such a crime. Shinichi then grabs a globe and throws it towards the owner who immediately jumps out of his chair to avoid it. The maid and guests are all in shock. Shinichi then says that he's been healed for a while now as reported by his doctor, which Megure confirms.
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* '''Motive'''
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'''Motive'''
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Although the episode does not clearly state the mansion owner's motive, it likely had something to do with the "under-the-table" financial dealings the owner had with Yamazaki.
 
Although the episode does not clearly state the mansion owner's motive, it likely had something to do with the "under-the-table" financial dealings the owner had with Yamazaki.
 
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[[Ran Mouri]] meets up with her friend Shinichi Kudo on their way to [[Setting#Teitan_High_School_.28.E5.B8.9D.E4.B8.B9.E9.AB.98.E6.A0.A1.29|Teitan High School]]. After Shinichi explains to Ran why he quit the soccer team and tells her that he wants to become a detective like the fictional Sherlock Holmes, Ran reminds Shinichi of a promise he made with her: if Ran won the regional karate championship, Shinichi would go with her to the amusement park, [[Setting#Tropical_Land_.28.E3.83.88.E3.83.AD.E3.83.94.E3.82.AB.E3.83.AB.E3.83.A9.E3.83.B3.E3.83.89.29|Tropical Land]]. Shinichi demonstrates his deductive reasoning to Ran when he correctly deduces that a girl standing in line in front of them for the Mystery Coaster is a gymnast. Shinichi and Ran's date is cut short when a murder occurs while they're riding the roller coaster. Who is responsible for killing Kishida, and how did they do it?
 
[[Ran Mouri]] meets up with her friend Shinichi Kudo on their way to [[Setting#Teitan_High_School_.28.E5.B8.9D.E4.B8.B9.E9.AB.98.E6.A0.A1.29|Teitan High School]]. After Shinichi explains to Ran why he quit the soccer team and tells her that he wants to become a detective like the fictional Sherlock Holmes, Ran reminds Shinichi of a promise he made with her: if Ran won the regional karate championship, Shinichi would go with her to the amusement park, [[Setting#Tropical_Land_.28.E3.83.88.E3.83.AD.E3.83.94.E3.82.AB.E3.83.AB.E3.83.A9.E3.83.B3.E3.83.89.29|Tropical Land]]. Shinichi demonstrates his deductive reasoning to Ran when he correctly deduces that a girl standing in line in front of them for the Mystery Coaster is a gymnast. Shinichi and Ran's date is cut short when a murder occurs while they're riding the roller coaster. Who is responsible for killing Kishida, and how did they do it?
 
{{InfoBox Crime
 
{{InfoBox Crime
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| crime              = Murder
 
| image              = EP1 Case 2.jpg
 
| image              = EP1 Case 2.jpg
 
| location            = Tropical Land
 
| location            = Tropical Land
 
| victim              = Kishida
 
| victim              = Kishida
 
| cause-death        = Decapitation
 
| cause-death        = Decapitation
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| suspects            = Aiko, Hitomi, Reiko, and Men in Black
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| suspects            = Aiko, Hitomi, Reiko, and Men in black
 
| description        = Kishida was beheaded while riding the Mystery Coaster as the coaster came out of a darkened tunnel.
 
| description        = Kishida was beheaded while riding the Mystery Coaster as the coaster came out of a darkened tunnel.
 
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{{People|Reiko|Reiko.jpg|
 
{{People|Reiko|Reiko.jpg|
 
* Hitomi's friend}}
 
* Hitomi's friend}}
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* Mysterious man
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* Eyes of a killer}}
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{{People|Man in black|Vodka.jpg|
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* Mysterious man
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{{EndBox}}
 
{{EndBox}}
  
 
=== Resolution ===
 
=== Resolution ===
 
<spoiler>
 
<spoiler>
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* '''Evidence'''
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'''Evidence'''
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**Shinichi examines the tunnel area of the Mystery Coaster and finds a wire with some pearls still strung onto it and a hook at the end of the wire.
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*Shinichi examines the tunnel area of the Mystery Coaster and finds a wire with some pearls still strung onto it and a hook at the end of the wire.
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**The killer left a false piece of evidence, a bloodied knife, inside Aiko's purse with the intention of framing her.  Shinichi proves this is a fake piece of evidence claiming it is impossible for a woman to have used enough force to behead someone while on the ride.
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*The killer left a false piece of evidence, a bloodied knife, inside Aiko's purse with the intention of framing her.  Shinichi explains that this is a fake piece of evidence, because it is impossible for a woman to have enough leverage and force to behead someone while on the ride.
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* '''Conclusion'''
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Shinichi states the killer used an object like a purse or a backpack to escape the ride restraints and wrap a wire around the victim's head while in the darkness of the Mystery Coaster's tunnel.  After tying the wire around the victim's head the killer tossed a hook attached to the other end onto the roller coaster's track, beheading the victim using the coaster's speed and movement.
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'''Conclusion'''
  
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Shinichi concludes the murderer is '''Hitomi''', as her expertise as a gymnast makes this feat possible. Shinichi proves her guilt through two crucial pieces of evidence:  
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Shinichi states the killer used an object like a purse or a backpack to escape the ride restraints and wrap a wire around the victim's head while in the darkness of the Mystery Coaster's tunnel. After tying the wire around the victim's head the killer tossed a hook attached to the other end onto the roller coaster's track, beheading the victim using the coaster's speed and movement. Shinichi concludes the murderer is '''Hitomi''', as her expertise as a gymnast makes this feat possible. He proves her guilt through two crucial pieces of evidence:  
 
# Hitomi's necklace (the murder weapon) is missing after the end of the ride
 
# Hitomi's necklace (the murder weapon) is missing after the end of the ride
 
# Hitomi has a tear-trail on her face that runs horizontally which is impossible unless she was crying during the course of the ride.
 
# Hitomi has a tear-trail on her face that runs horizontally which is impossible unless she was crying during the course of the ride.
  
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* '''Motive'''
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'''Motive'''
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Hitomi's motive for murdering Kishida is because she used to go out with him long before she met Aiko and Reiko in college.  Hitomi planned to murder Kishida at the place they had their first date (Tropical Land) using the very necklace he had bought for her. Had Shinichi not proven the truth behind the murder Hitomi was planning to commit suicide via drugs after the visit to Tropical Land.  
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Hitomi's motive for murdering Kishida is because she used to go out with him long before she met Aiko and Reiko in college, until he dumped her.  Hitomi planned to murder Kishida at the place they had their first date (Tropical Land) using the very necklace he had bought for her. Had Shinichi not proven the truth behind the murder, Hitomi was planning to commit suicide via drugs after the visit to Tropical Land.  
 
</spoiler>
 
</spoiler>
  
 
== Episode Resolution: Chasing the Men in Black ==
 
== Episode Resolution: Chasing the Men in Black ==
 
<spoiler>
 
<spoiler>
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Shinichi, suspicious of the two men dressed in all black that rode the coaster, decides to follow them on their way to the outskirts of Tropical Land, leaving Ran behind and telling her to head on home without him. Shinichi witnesses [[Vodka|one of the men]] in the middle of an illegal transaction with somebody and doesn't pay attention to his surroundings. The [[Gin|other man dressed in black]] knocks Shinichi out from behind. The men, recognizing Shinichi as a detective, give Shinichi an [[APTX 4869|un-tested poison]] in order to kill him and leave him to die. However, rather than killing Shinichi, the poison shrinks him down to the size of a [[Conan Edogawa|seven year old]].
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Shinichi, suspicious of the two men dressed in all black that rode the coaster, decides to follow them on their way to the outskirts of Tropical Land. He tells Ran to head home without him, and when she tries to follow her shoelace breaks, leaving her to watch him go with the strange feeling she'll never see him again. Shinichi gets caught up watching [[Vodka|one of the men]] conduct a blackmail transaction with a company executive and doesn't notice the [[Gin|other man dressed in black]] sneaking up from behind until the man knocks Shinichi out with pipe. To avoid the attention of the police, they give Shinichi an [[APTX 4869|un-tested poison]] in order to kill him without a trace, and leave him to die. However, rather than killing Shinichi, the poison shrinks him down to the size of a [[Conan Edogawa|six year old]].
 
</spoiler>
 
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*The mansion owner kills his wife in the manga.  In the anime the owner kills his friend, Yamazaki.
 
*The mansion owner kills his wife in the manga.  In the anime the owner kills his friend, Yamazaki.
 
*In the manga, when Ran is trying to kick Shinichi, he leaps out of the way rather than his face ending up under her skirt.
 
*In the manga, when Ran is trying to kick Shinichi, he leaps out of the way rather than his face ending up under her skirt.
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*In the manga, Reiko points out that Gin and Vodka could have committed the murder as they were behind the victim. Shinichi acknowledges that they look suspicious, but if they pulled off the murder, they would have anticipated the arrival of the police (which they don't as they are in a hurry to pull off their transaction).
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*In the manga, Reiko points out that Gin and Vodka could have committed the murder as they were behind the victim. Shinichi acknowledges that they look suspicious, but if they pulled off the murder, they would have anticipated the arrival of the police (which they don't, as they are in a hurry to pull off their transaction).
 
*Shinichi uses a camera when spying on Vodka, whereas in the anime, he simply just listens to the deal going on.
 
*Shinichi uses a camera when spying on Vodka, whereas in the anime, he simply just listens to the deal going on.
 
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==Dub changes==
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File:EP1_1.JPG|There's a party going on in a big mansion
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File:EP1_1.JPG|A party going on in a big mansion
 
File:EP1_3.JPG|Lots of guests are present
 
File:EP1_3.JPG|Lots of guests are present
 
File:EP1_4.JPG|The mansion owner
 
File:EP1_4.JPG|The mansion owner
 
File:Yamazaki.jpg|Yamazaki
 
File:Yamazaki.jpg|Yamazaki
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File:EP1_6.JPG|Yamazaki leaving
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  

Revision as of 20:23, 29 November 2011

Chronology
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Episode 1
(Int. Episode {{{int-episode}}})

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Information
Title: The Roller Coaster Murder Case
Japanese title: Jetto Koosutaa Satsujin Jiken
(ジェットコースター殺人事件)
Original airdate: January 8, 1996
April 4, 2009 (Remastered version)
Season: 1
Manga source: Volume 1: File 1 (001)
English version
English title: The Big Shrink
Dubbed episode: Episode 1
English airdate: May 24, 2004
Case
Cast: Shinichi Kudo
Ran Mouri
Kogoro Mouri
Inspector Megure
Gin
Vodka
Detective Boys
Professor Agasa
Cases solved by: Shinichi Kudo (x2)
Next Conan's Hint: Skyscraper
Staff
Director: Kenji Kodama
Screenplay: Hiroshi Kashiwabara
Storyboard: Kenji Kodama
Episode director: Kenji Kodama
Animation director: Masatomo Sudo
Music
Opening song: Mune ga Doki Doki
Closing song: Step by Step

The Roller Coaster Murder Case is the pilot episode of series, and aired on January 8, 1996 in Japan. It begins in the middle of a case where a murder was committed during a private mansion's party. This opening scene introduces both Inspector Megure and Shinichi Kudo for the very first time, as well as showcasing Shinichi's impressive deduction and soccer skills when he reveals the killer.

Characters introduced

Most of the main characters are introduced throughout the episode. It is interesting to note the presence of Ayumi, Mitsuhiko and Genta, as their first manga appearance was not until Volume 2.

Shinichi Kudo
Shinichi Kudo.jpg
  • 16-17 years old
  • High school student
  • Detective
Ran Mouri
Ran Mouri.jpg
  • 17 years old
  • High school student
  • Karate champion
Kogoro Mouri
Kogoro Mouri.jpg
  • Ran's father
  • Detective
Juzo Megure
Juzo Megure.jpg
  • Inspector from Tokyo Police Department
Gin
Gin.jpg
Vodka
Vodka.jpg
Ayumi Yoshida
Ayumi Yoshida.jpg
Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya
Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya.jpg
Genta Kojima
Genta Kojima.jpg
Hiroshi Agasa
Hiroshi Agasa.jpg
  • 52 years old
  • Engineer/Inventor
  • Shinichi's old family friend

Case 1: Crime at the Private Mansion

Situation

The episode starts in a mansion where a party has been interrupted by a murder: one of the guests, President Yamazaki of Yatsubishi Bank, was found dead with a bullet in his heart. The police, led by Inspector Megure, have been investigating the crime scene, but have no conclusive evidence. However, Shinichi makes his grand entrance and claims having figured out the case.

Murder

EP1 Case 1.jpg

Location: Private Mansion
Victim: Yamazaki
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Suspects: Owner/Host, and guests
President Yamazaki of Yatsubishi Bank is found dead in a locked room with a bullet through his chest.

People

  • Mansion owner
    EP1 Mansion Owner.jpg
    • Owner of the mansion
    • In a wheelchair due to injured leg
  • Yamazaki
    Yamazaki.jpg
    • Victim (gunshot)
    • President of Yatsubishi Bank

    • Resolution

    Case 2: Roller Coaster Murder Case

    Situation

    Ran Mouri meets up with her friend Shinichi Kudo on their way to Teitan High School. After Shinichi explains to Ran why he quit the soccer team and tells her that he wants to become a detective like the fictional Sherlock Holmes, Ran reminds Shinichi of a promise he made with her: if Ran won the regional karate championship, Shinichi would go with her to the amusement park, Tropical Land. Shinichi demonstrates his deductive reasoning to Ran when he correctly deduces that a girl standing in line in front of them for the Mystery Coaster is a gymnast. Shinichi and Ran's date is cut short when a murder occurs while they're riding the roller coaster. Who is responsible for killing Kishida, and how did they do it?

    Murder

    EP1 Case 2.jpg

    Location: Tropical Land
    Victim: Kishida
    Cause of death: Decapitation
    Suspects: Aiko, Hitomi, Reiko, and Men in black
    Kishida was beheaded while riding the Mystery Coaster as the coaster came out of a darkened tunnel.

    People

  • Hitomi
    Hitomi.jpg
    • Gymnast
  • Aiko
    Aiko.jpg
    • Kishida's girlfriend
  • Kishida
    Kishida.jpg
    • Victim (decapitated)
    • Aiko's boyfriend
  • Reiko
    Reiko.jpg
    • Hitomi's friend
  • Man in black
    Gin.jpg
    • Mysterious man
    • Eyes of a killer
  • Man in black
    Vodka.jpg
    • Mysterious man

    • Resolution

    Episode Resolution: Chasing the Men in Black

    Manga to anime changes

    • The first episode of the anime includes the Detective Boys who don't appear until many chapters later in the manga.
    • Hiroshi Agasa and Kogoro Mouri also appear in this episode, whereas in the manga they make their debut in the Company President's Daughter Kidnapping Case.
    • The mansion owner kills his wife in the manga. In the anime the owner kills his friend, Yamazaki.
    • In the manga, when Ran is trying to kick Shinichi, he leaps out of the way rather than his face ending up under her skirt.
    • In the manga, Reiko points out that Gin and Vodka could have committed the murder as they were behind the victim. Shinichi acknowledges that they look suspicious, but if they pulled off the murder, they would have anticipated the arrival of the police (which they don't, as they are in a hurry to pull off their transaction).
    • Shinichi uses a camera when spying on Vodka, whereas in the anime, he simply just listens to the deal going on.

    Dub changes

    • In the English Dub, Agasa reactivates his rocket pack on purpose, whereas in the Japanese Version he does so unknowingly.
    • In the English Dub, Kogoro takes offense to Ran's compliment of Shinichi, whereas the Japanese Version has him stating that he needs to make a living.
    • In the English Dub, Ran sarcastically states that Shinichi looked at Hitomi's legs for the purpose of making a deduction, whereas in the Japanese Version she critiques him for knowing that Hitomi is a gymnast before shaking her hand.
    • In the English Dub, Gin's reason for using the APTX 4869 was fear of leaving a bullet trail behind, whereas in the Japanese Version it was due to the cops still being around after the murder on the roller coaster.

    Remastered version

    On April 4, 2009, a remastered version of the case was aired. A few modifications were made in this new version : the victim's head doesn't land next to the Detective Boys and the scene where the viewer could see blood on the roller-coaster was cut.

    Gallery

    For the full gallery see: Roller Coaster Murder Case/Gallery
    • EP1 1.JPG

      A party going on in a big mansion

    • EP1 3.JPG

      Lots of guests are present

    • EP1 4.JPG

      The mansion owner

    • Yamazaki

    • EP1 6.JPG

      Yamazaki leaving

    See also

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