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A [[wikipedia:sentai|sentai-type]] TV show in Japan which is admired by the [[Detective Boys]]. Its real-life counterpart are the many sentai shows from Japan, but in name it is most likely related to the [[wikipedia:kamen rider|"Kamen Rider"]] series. The prime antagonist of the Kamen Yaiba series is likely Baron Potato. | A [[wikipedia:sentai|sentai-type]] TV show in Japan which is admired by the [[Detective Boys]]. Its real-life counterpart are the many sentai shows from Japan, but in name it is most likely related to the [[wikipedia:kamen rider|"Kamen Rider"]] series. The prime antagonist of the Kamen Yaiba series is likely Baron Potato. | ||
=== Gomera Movies === | === Gomera Movies === | ||
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A collection of movies centered around a giant monster named Gomera. Its real-life counterpart is the Godzilla movie franchise. | A collection of movies centered around a giant monster named Gomera. Its real-life counterpart is the Godzilla movie franchise. | ||
Conan mentions that he watched this series "to death" when he was younger. | Conan mentions that he watched this series "to death" when he was younger. | ||
=== Idols === | === Idols === | ||
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Japanese idols, usually females from their teens to their early twenties, are seen in a wide range of media, from being J-pop singers, actors in dramas, TV personalities, and models for advertisements. An idol's popularity can range anywhere from a few months to several years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_idol|date=2010-04-17|accessdate=2010-06-28|publisher=Wikipedia|title=Japanese idol}}</ref> | Japanese idols, usually females from their teens to their early twenties, are seen in a wide range of media, from being J-pop singers, actors in dramas, TV personalities, and models for advertisements. An idol's popularity can range anywhere from a few months to several years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_idol|date=2010-04-17|accessdate=2010-06-28|publisher=Wikipedia|title=Japanese idol}}</ref> | ||
==== Yoko Okino ==== | ==== Yoko Okino ==== | ||
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Yoko Okino is an idol who sings, dances and acts. Kogoro is a huge fan of Yoko, never missing her television programs or specials. Kogoro has had an opportunity to star in a Yoko TV program, as seen in '[[Follow the Vanished Diamond! Conan and Heiji vs Kid!]]'. The name "Yoko Okino" is probably a reference to the Japanese-American artist and musician [[wikipedia:yoko ono|Yōko Ono]]. | Yoko Okino is an idol who sings, dances and acts. Kogoro is a huge fan of Yoko, never missing her television programs or specials. Kogoro has had an opportunity to star in a Yoko TV program, as seen in '[[Follow the Vanished Diamond! Conan and Heiji vs Kid!]]'. The name "Yoko Okino" is probably a reference to the Japanese-American artist and musician [[wikipedia:yoko ono|Yōko Ono]]. | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
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=== Night Baron Series === | === Night Baron Series === | ||
{{main|Night Baron}} | {{main|Night Baron}} | ||
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=== Detective Saimonji === | === Detective Saimonji === | ||
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A murder mystery book series written by author Shinmei Nintaro, that has received a television follow up. The ID of the murderer changes each time to maintain viewer interest. Both [[Ran Mouri]] and [[Shinichi Kudo]] enjoy the series. The series would later add three assistants for Saimonji including a bumbling detective, a tomboyish girl and a know it all kid with glasses.<ref>Episode 116-117: [[The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case]] & [[Volume 19|Volume 19: File 2-4]].</ref> | A murder mystery book series written by author Shinmei Nintaro, that has received a television follow up. The ID of the murderer changes each time to maintain viewer interest. Both [[Ran Mouri]] and [[Shinichi Kudo]] enjoy the series. The series would later add three assistants for Saimonji including a bumbling detective, a tomboyish girl and a know it all kid with glasses.<ref>Episode 116-117: [[The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case]] & [[Volume 19|Volume 19: File 2-4]].</ref> | ||
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Shinichi is very fond of soccer and often fiddles around with a soccer ball when solving cases to help himself think. This trait continues when Shinichi is shrunk and becomes Conan. Shinichi's soccer abilities help Conan out of bad situations and even helps him capture criminals thanks to the [[Power-Enhancing Kick Shoes]]. Early on in the series, Conan would kick just about anything around in order to stop criminals in their tracks. Later on Dr. Agasa invents the [[Anywhere Ball Dispensing Belt]] allowing Conan not to have to worry about having something to kick anymore. | Shinichi is very fond of soccer and often fiddles around with a soccer ball when solving cases to help himself think. This trait continues when Shinichi is shrunk and becomes Conan. Shinichi's soccer abilities help Conan out of bad situations and even helps him capture criminals thanks to the [[Power-Enhancing Kick Shoes]]. Early on in the series, Conan would kick just about anything around in order to stop criminals in their tracks. Later on Dr. Agasa invents the [[Anywhere Ball Dispensing Belt]] allowing Conan not to have to worry about having something to kick anymore. | ||
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=== Karate === | === Karate === | ||
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[[Ran Mouri|Ran]] is the captain of the [[Setting#Teitan_High_School_.28.E5.B8.9D.E4.B8.B9.E9.AB.98.E6.A0.A1.29|Teitan High School]] karate team. Ran sometimes uses her karate to defend herself or protect [[Conan Edogawa|Conan]] or others. She sometimes punches something when she is furious to prove that she is able to beat anyone if she wanted to, usually causing Conan, [[Shinichi Kudo|Shinichi]], and [[Kogoro Mouri|Kogoro]] to do exactly what she wants, as they fear of becoming Ran's next victim. [[Sonoko Suzuki|Sonoko]]'s boyfriend, [[Makoto Kyogoku]], is also a karate champion and uses his karate to protect Sonoko. | [[Ran Mouri|Ran]] is the captain of the [[Setting#Teitan_High_School_.28.E5.B8.9D.E4.B8.B9.E9.AB.98.E6.A0.A1.29|Teitan High School]] karate team. Ran sometimes uses her karate to defend herself or protect [[Conan Edogawa|Conan]] or others. She sometimes punches something when she is furious to prove that she is able to beat anyone if she wanted to, usually causing Conan, [[Shinichi Kudo|Shinichi]], and [[Kogoro Mouri|Kogoro]] to do exactly what she wants, as they fear of becoming Ran's next victim. [[Sonoko Suzuki|Sonoko]]'s boyfriend, [[Makoto Kyogoku]], is also a karate champion and uses his karate to protect Sonoko. | ||
== Holidays == | == Holidays == | ||
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[[wikipedia:Golden Week (Japan)|Golden Week]] is a large consecutive holiday in Japan observed on April 29 through May 5th. Several companies shut down for the entirety of Golden Week, giving employees the longest vacation period of the year. Schools also close for Golden Week. Golden Week contains the following holidays: | [[wikipedia:Golden Week (Japan)|Golden Week]] is a large consecutive holiday in Japan observed on April 29 through May 5th. Several companies shut down for the entirety of Golden Week, giving employees the longest vacation period of the year. Schools also close for Golden Week. Golden Week contains the following holidays: | ||
* '''April 29 - Shōwa Day''': Celebrates the birthday of the late Emperor Hirohito. | * '''April 29 - Shōwa Day''': Celebrates the birthday of the late Emperor Hirohito. | ||
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In Japan, only girls give chocolates on Valentine's Day. This aspect has been explored in Detective Conan in many cases, such as [[Valentine Murder Case|The Valentine Murder Case]] and [[The Truth Behind Valentine's]]. Girls typically will give out different types of chocolate: | In Japan, only girls give chocolates on Valentine's Day. This aspect has been explored in Detective Conan in many cases, such as [[Valentine Murder Case|The Valentine Murder Case]] and [[The Truth Behind Valentine's]]. Girls typically will give out different types of chocolate: | ||
*'''{{nihongo|Obligation Chocolate|義理チョコ|Giri-CHOKO}}''' - Given in general to others with no feelings attached. | *'''{{nihongo|Obligation Chocolate|義理チョコ|Giri-CHOKO}}''' - Given in general to others with no feelings attached. | ||
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In Japan [[wikipedia:White Day|White Day]] is celebrated on March 14th and exists as a "reply day" for the boys to respond to the girls who gave them chocolate on Valentine's Day. Men are expected to respond with gifts at least two or three times more valuable than what they received on Valentine's Day. This aspect was explored in [[White Day of Betrayal|The White Day Murder Case]]. | In Japan [[wikipedia:White Day|White Day]] is celebrated on March 14th and exists as a "reply day" for the boys to respond to the girls who gave them chocolate on Valentine's Day. Men are expected to respond with gifts at least two or three times more valuable than what they received on Valentine's Day. This aspect was explored in [[White Day of Betrayal|The White Day Murder Case]]. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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* In Japan, the national police telephone number is 110. | * In Japan, the national police telephone number is 110. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Culture]] [[Category:General Information]] | [[Category:Culture]] [[Category:General Information]] | ||
Revision as of 16:09, 20 November 2011
The following page is a look at the culture of the world of Detective Conan as well as Japan.
Contents
Entertainment
Kamen Yaiba
A sentai-type TV show in Japan which is admired by the Detective Boys. Its real-life counterpart are the many sentai shows from Japan, but in name it is most likely related to the "Kamen Rider" series. The prime antagonist of the Kamen Yaiba series is likely Baron Potato.
Gomera Movies
A collection of movies centered around a giant monster named Gomera. Its real-life counterpart is the Godzilla movie franchise. Conan mentions that he watched this series "to death" when he was younger.
Idols
Japanese idols, usually females from their teens to their early twenties, are seen in a wide range of media, from being J-pop singers, actors in dramas, TV personalities, and models for advertisements. An idol's popularity can range anywhere from a few months to several years.[1]
Yoko Okino
Yoko Okino is an idol who sings, dances and acts. Kogoro is a huge fan of Yoko, never missing her television programs or specials. Kogoro has had an opportunity to star in a Yoko TV program, as seen in 'Follow the Vanished Diamond! Conan and Heiji vs Kid!'. The name "Yoko Okino" is probably a reference to the Japanese-American artist and musician Yōko Ono.
Books
Night Baron Series
A book series written by Yusaku Kudo. This series later shows some importance as a murderer attempts to commit murders according to the series.
Detective Saimonji
A murder mystery book series written by author Shinmei Nintaro, that has received a television follow up. The ID of the murderer changes each time to maintain viewer interest. Both Ran Mouri and Shinichi Kudo enjoy the series. The series would later add three assistants for Saimonji including a bumbling detective, a tomboyish girl and a know it all kid with glasses.[2]
Sports
Soccer
Shinichi is very fond of soccer and often fiddles around with a soccer ball when solving cases to help himself think. This trait continues when Shinichi is shrunk and becomes Conan. Shinichi's soccer abilities help Conan out of bad situations and even helps him capture criminals thanks to the Power-Enhancing Kick Shoes. Early on in the series, Conan would kick just about anything around in order to stop criminals in their tracks. Later on Dr. Agasa invents the Anywhere Ball Dispensing Belt allowing Conan not to have to worry about having something to kick anymore.
Two major soccer teams found in Detective Conan are the Tokyo Spirits and Big Osaka. There have also been several cases relating to soccer in some way, including but not limited to: Pro Soccer Player Blackmail Case, The Indiscriminate Stadium Threatening Case, and The 3 "K"s of Osaka Case.
Baseball
Baseball is one of the most popular team sport in Japan and is usually taken seriously from high school onwards, particularly the high school Koshien Tournament. Shinichi has not shown much interest in the sport, however as Conan, he often plays baseball with the Detective Boys despite preferring a game of soccer. On the other hand, Heiji Hattori is a big fan of baseball, and is most of the time seen wearing a baseball cap, to support the local Osaka baseball team The White Sax.
Karate
Ran is the captain of the Teitan High School karate team. Ran sometimes uses her karate to defend herself or protect Conan or others. She sometimes punches something when she is furious to prove that she is able to beat anyone if she wanted to, usually causing Conan, Shinichi, and Kogoro to do exactly what she wants, as they fear of becoming Ran's next victim. Sonoko's boyfriend, Makoto Kyogoku, is also a karate champion and uses his karate to protect Sonoko.
Holidays
Golden Week
Golden Week is a large consecutive holiday in Japan observed on April 29 through May 5th. Several companies shut down for the entirety of Golden Week, giving employees the longest vacation period of the year. Schools also close for Golden Week. Golden Week contains the following holidays:
- April 29 - Shōwa Day: Celebrates the birthday of the late Emperor Hirohito.
- May 3 - Constitution Memorial Day: Celebrates the promulgation of the 1947 Constitution of Japan.
- May 4 - Greenery Day: Celebrates nature.
- May 5 - Children's Day: Celebrates the happiness of children.
Valentine's Day
In Japan, only girls give chocolates on Valentine's Day. This aspect has been explored in Detective Conan in many cases, such as The Valentine Murder Case and The Truth Behind Valentine's. Girls typically will give out different types of chocolate:
- Obligation Chocolate (義理チョコ Giri-CHOKO) - Given in general to others with no feelings attached.
- Favorite Chocolate (本命チョコ Honmei-CHOKO) - Given to the person the girl loves.
- Friend Chocolate (友チョコ Tomo-CHOKO) - Given to friends.
White Day
In Japan White Day is celebrated on March 14th and exists as a "reply day" for the boys to respond to the girls who gave them chocolate on Valentine's Day. Men are expected to respond with gifts at least two or three times more valuable than what they received on Valentine's Day. This aspect was explored in The White Day Murder Case.
Trivia
- In Japan, the national police telephone number is 110.
References
- ^ "Japanese idol". Wikipedia. 2010-04-17. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_idol. Retrieved on 2010-06-28.
- ^ Episode 116-117: The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case & Volume 19: File 2-4.
