'Detective Conan' Finale Storyboard Complete, Creator Gosho Aoyama Confirms

Fans of the long-running manga "Detective Conan" are abuzz with speculation following creator Gosho Aoyama's confirmation that the storyboard for the series' grand finale has been completed. The revelation, made during a recent television appearance, has intensified concerns that the beloved 32-year-old comic may be nearing its end.

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I never expected Detective Conan to be this popular. I thought it would end quickly.

Aoyama, who began serializing "Detective Conan" in 1994, shared his astonishment at the manga's sustained popularity. He admitted that he initially anticipated a much shorter run, only realizing the depth of its appeal after the 1997 film adaptation, "Detective Conan: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper."

"I never expected Detective Conan to be this popular," Aoyama reportedly said, recalling his surprise. "I thought it would end quickly." He also shared a lighthearted anecdote with Eiichiro Oda, the creator of "One Piece," about being among the few manga artists whose weekly works are consistently adapted into anime.

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The storyboard for the final episode is already done.

The confirmation of the finale's storyboard has come at a time when the "Detective Conan" franchise has faced recent emotional blows, including the passing of voice actors for key characters. Aoyama, however, emphasized that the final chapters are "very interesting," leaving hosts and fans alike eager for what's to come, even as they brace for the series' conclusion.

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It's very interesting!