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Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small

2017

Two-hour remake of the original 1st episode, in celebration of the anime celebrating 20 years in broadcast. The special retells what happened on the day Shinichi was transformed into the body of a child. The special includes new scenes that weren't in the original manga or the first anime episode.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Mystery-crime themes, a murder investigation, peril, an attempted poisoning/transformation, and sustained suspense may be intense for younger children, though the animated presentation limits graphic detail. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Part of a massive long-running media franchise.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Crime-related deaths occur, fitting the mystery genre, but are not graphic.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No significant gore is depicted; injuries are standard for television-grade anime.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Includes mild language typical of shounen anime.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features the light, budding relationship between Shinichi and Ran, which is central to his motivation.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Features tense, menacing atmosphere created by the Black Organization, which may be mildy unsettling.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual content present.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

The entire premise revolves around a forced, experimental drug overdose.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes stylized animated fights, threats, and a drugging scenario involving criminal syndicates.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist faces dangerous criminals despite being physically vulnerable.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Features intricate puzzle solving and imaginative investigative techniques.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Representations are limited primarily to Japanese characters, reflecting the setting.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages deductive reasoning and analytical thinking.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is expressed primarily through protection and loyalty to friends.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of justice, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Shinichi displays high intelligence, deduction skills, and a strong sense of justice.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small, and what caused that change?
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