'''Detective Conan''' is known as '''Case Closed''' in English-speaking countries of North America, Europe and Oceania. The name "Case Closed" results from concerns of copyright conflict of the name ''Detective Conan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-02-05/funimation-renames-conan|accessdate=2008-08-18|publisher=Anime News Network|date=2007-10-09|title=FUNimation renames Conan}}</ref> The "Case Closed" name is dropped specifically for the [[Anime|anime]] and [[Movies|movies]] in 2025, but it is still used for the manga. Currently, dubbing is done by studios Bang Zoom! for the movies and Studio Nano for the anime series.
The [[Detective Conan|series]] is known as '''Detective Conan''', formerly known as '''Case Closed''', in English-speaking countries of North America, Europe and Oceania.
=== Manga ===
From 2024 to 2026, the series was originally renamed as '''Case Closed''', due to unspecified concerns of copyright conflict of the name ''Detective Conan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-02-05/funimation-renames-conan|accessdate=2008-08-18|publisher=Anime News Network|date=2007-10-09|title=FUNimation renames Detective Conan to Case Closed}}</ref> In 2025, the ''Case Closed'' title was dropped specifically for the [[Anime|anime]] and [[Movies|movies]], and it's planned to be discontinued in the [[manga]] with its re-release in 2027.
Currently, the English translation of the manga is done by [[Viz Media]], and the English dubbing is done by studios [[Bang Zoom! Entertainment]] for the movies and [[Studio Nano]] for the anime series.
== Manga ==
{{main|English Manga}}
{{main|English Manga}}
==== Publishing History ====
=== Publishing History ===
[[File:Volume 1e SS.png|180px|thumb|right|Volume 1 cover of Case Closed]]
[[Viz Media]] licensed the manga series under the name for English-language publication in North America, and released its first volume on September 7, 2004. It first acquired licensing rights in early 2004 and announced its intention to publish the series on June 1, 2004<ref>https://animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2004-06-02/viz-announces-new-manga-for-q3</ref>. It kept the localized names of the characters and setting places from the FUNimation dub, as well as the name of the series<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070422122009/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-06-28/case-closed-manga-names-to-change</ref>. It gave Ai Haibara her own English name, "Anita Hailey", since FUNimation used "Vi Graythorn".
[[Viz Media]] licensed the manga series under the name for English-language publication in North America, and released its first volume on September 7, 2004. It first acquired licensing rights in early 2004 and announced its intention to publish the series on June 1, 2004<ref>https://animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2004-06-02/viz-announces-new-manga-for-q3</ref>. It kept the localized names of the characters and setting places from the FUNimation dub, as well as the name of the series<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070422122009/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-06-28/case-closed-manga-names-to-change</ref>. It gave Ai Haibara her own English name, "Anita Hailey", since FUNimation used "Vi Graythorn".
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In May 2023, Viz Media introduced a new subscription service that offers the latest Simulpub for many series including "''Case Closed''". The subscription service is only available in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. As March 14, 2025, Viz Media has released chapters 1-1140 on the service.<ref>https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/manga-s-premier-subscription-service-launches-today</ref>,<ref>https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/read-every-chapter-of-case-closed</ref>.
In May 2023, Viz Media introduced a new subscription service that offers the latest Simulpub for many series including "''Case Closed''". The subscription service is only available in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. As March 14, 2025, Viz Media has released chapters 1-1140 on the service.<ref>https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/manga-s-premier-subscription-service-launches-today</ref>,<ref>https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/read-every-chapter-of-case-closed</ref>.
==== Published media ====
In June 12, 2026, Viz Media announced a manga re-release with the original "Detective Conan" title and with original Japanese character names. It's planned to release as 3-in-1 Omnibus series in February 2, 2027.<ref>https://x.com/VIZMedia/status/2065469453098270732</ref> The pre-orders are currently available.
=== Published media ===
* [[English Manga]] - main [[manga]]
* [[English Manga]] - main [[manga]]
* [[English Yaiba Manga]] - [[Yaiba]], Gosho Aoyama's previous series
* [[English Yaiba Manga]] - [[Yaiba]], Gosho Aoyama's previous series
==== Territories covered ====
=== Territories covered ===
The Case Closed franchise is available in most English-majority countries of the world:
The Case Closed franchise is available in most English-majority countries of the world:
* {{flagicon|US}} United States of America
* {{flagicon|US}} United States of America
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The Shogakukan Asia English version is sold instead in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
The Shogakukan Asia English version is sold instead in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
=== Anime and Movies ===
== Anime and Movies ==
==== Funimation Entertainment (1st English dub) ====
=== Funimation Entertainment (1st English dub) ===
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[[File:Case_Closed_logo.png|right|240px]]
[[Funimation Entertainment]] licensed the anime series for North American broadcast under the name ''Case Closed''. The character names were also adapted into English ones with some names different between the two. Fifty episodes of the English dubbed series aired on [[TV Networks#Cartoon Network|Cartoon Network]] as part of their [[TV Networks#Adult Swim|Adult Swim]] programming block on May 24th, 2004 until January 2005 and were discontinued due to low ratings.<ref name="Adult Swim Anime Plans">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-01-22/adult-swim-anime-plans|title=Adult Swim Anime Plans|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=July 9, 2013}}</ref> In Canada, Case Closed premiered on channel [[TV Networks#YTV|YTV]], 22 episodes were broadcasted between April 7th, 2006 and September 2nd, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060513201806/http://www.ytv.com/programming/shows/case_closed/index.asp |archivedate=2006-05-13|url=http://www.ytv.com/programming/shows/case_closed/index.asp |accessdate=July 9, 2013 |title=Case Closed – Anime on YTV |publisher=[[Wikipedia:YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] |date=2006-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-click/2006-08-26 |accessdate=July 9, 2013|publisher=[[Wikipedia: Anime News Network|Anime News network]]|date=2006-08-26|title= "The Click August 26th – September 1st"}}</ref>. A separate English adaptation of the series by Animax Asia premiered in the Philippines on January 18th, 2006, under the name Detective Conan.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070619171955/http://www.animax-asia.com/synopsis/default.asp?pid=39 |archivedate=2007-06-19 |url=http://www.animax-asia.com/synopsis/default.asp?pid=39 |accessdate=July 9, 2013 |title=''Detective Conan'' on Animax Asia |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Animax Asia|Animax Asia]]}}</ref> Because Animax were unable to obtain further TV broadcast rights, their version comprised 52 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5ukP7rxnE |archivedate=December 5, 2010 |url=http://www.spena.tv/animax-asia/animax-web-live-chat/animax-faq.php |accessdate=July 10, 2013|title=Animax FAQ |publisher=[[Wikipedia:AXN Asia|AXN Asia]] }}</ref> The series continued with reruns until August 7, 2006, when it was removed from the station.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060521193247/http://www.animax-asia.com/schedule/animax-schedule-m-200605-ph.pdf |archivedate=2006-05-23 |url=http://www.animax-asia.com/schedule/animax-schedule-m-200605-ph.pdf
[[Funimation Entertainment]] licensed the anime series for North American broadcast under the name ''Case Closed''. The character names were also adapted into English ones with some names different between the two. Fifty episodes of the English dubbed series aired on [[TV Networks#Cartoon Network|Cartoon Network]] as part of their [[TV Networks#Adult Swim|Adult Swim]] programming block on May 24th, 2004 until January 2005 and were discontinued due to low ratings.<ref name="Adult Swim Anime Plans">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-01-22/adult-swim-anime-plans|title=Adult Swim Anime Plans|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=July 9, 2013}}</ref> In Canada, Case Closed premiered on channel [[TV Networks#YTV|YTV]], 22 episodes were broadcasted between April 7th, 2006 and September 2nd, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060513201806/http://www.ytv.com/programming/shows/case_closed/index.asp |archivedate=2006-05-13|url=http://www.ytv.com/programming/shows/case_closed/index.asp |accessdate=July 9, 2013 |title=Case Closed – Anime on YTV |publisher=[[Wikipedia:YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] |date=2006-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-click/2006-08-26 |accessdate=July 9, 2013|publisher=[[Wikipedia: Anime News Network|Anime News network]]|date=2006-08-26|title= "The Click August 26th – September 1st"}}</ref>. A separate English adaptation of the series by Animax Asia premiered in the Philippines on January 18th, 2006, under the name Detective Conan.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070619171955/http://www.animax-asia.com/synopsis/default.asp?pid=39 |archivedate=2007-06-19 |url=http://www.animax-asia.com/synopsis/default.asp?pid=39 |accessdate=July 9, 2013 |title=''Detective Conan'' on Animax Asia |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Animax Asia|Animax Asia]]}}</ref> Because Animax were unable to obtain further TV broadcast rights, their version comprised 52 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5ukP7rxnE |archivedate=December 5, 2010 |url=http://www.spena.tv/animax-asia/animax-web-live-chat/animax-faq.php |accessdate=July 10, 2013|title=Animax FAQ |publisher=[[Wikipedia:AXN Asia|AXN Asia]] }}</ref> The series continued with reruns until August 7, 2006, when it was removed from the station.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060521193247/http://www.animax-asia.com/schedule/animax-schedule-m-200605-ph.pdf |archivedate=2006-05-23 |url=http://www.animax-asia.com/schedule/animax-schedule-m-200605-ph.pdf
|accessdate=July 10, 2013 |title=Animax Philippines schedule (May 2006) |publisher=Animax Asia}}</ref> Funimation also released DVDs of their dubbed series beginning August 24th, 2004.<ref name="CC 53-55">{{cite web |url=http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Case-Closed-2-Deadly-Illusions/e/704400078125 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Barnes & Noble|Barnes & Noble|]] |title=Case Closed 2: Deadly Illusions}}</ref> Initially, the releases were done in single DVDs and future episodes were released in seasonal boxes; as of 2009, they have released 130 episodes dubbed in English.<ref name="Season5DVDs">{{cite web |url=http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Case-Closed-Season-Five/e/704400078019 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |title=Case Closed Season 5 Box Set |publisher=Barnes & Noble }}</ref> The seasonal boxes were later re-released in redesigned boxes entitled Viridian edition.<ref name="Viridian 1">{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531301 |archivedate=2011-01-02 |url=http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/eQAiGT=mg8PhoBNYOs/browse/item/83416/4/0/0 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The Right Stuf International|The Right Stuf International]] |title=Case Closed Season 1 DVD Box Set (Hyb) – Viridian Collection}}</ref><ref name="Viridian 5">{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531308 |archivedate=2011-01-02 |url=http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/6qNjiVXHxUpjHmH3t-/browse/item/86129/4/0/0 |publisher=The Right Stuf International |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |title=Case Closed Season 5 DVD Box Set (Hyb) – Viridian Collection}}</ref> The first six films were released on Region 1 DVD in North America between October 3rd 2006 and February 16th 2010, and sold very well.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Case-Closed-The-Time-Bombed-Skyscraper-The-Movie/Kenji-Kodama/e/704400077906 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=Barnes & Noble |title=Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper - The Movie}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/XbEbP-mbXRAGqDd86t/browse/item/85841/4/0/0 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=The Right Stuf International |title=Case Closed Movie 6: The Phantom of Baker Street DVD (Hyb)}}</ref>
|accessdate=July 10, 2013 |title=Animax Philippines schedule (May 2006) |publisher=Animax Asia}}</ref> Funimation also released DVDs of their dubbed series beginning August 24th, 2004.<ref name="CC 53-55">{{cite web |url=http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Case-Closed-2-Deadly-Illusions/e/704400078125 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Barnes & Noble|Barnes & Noble|]] |title=Case Closed 2: Deadly Illusions}}</ref> Initially, the releases were done in single DVDs and future episodes were released in seasonal boxes; as of 2009, they have released 130 episodes dubbed in English.<ref name="Season5DVDs">{{cite web |url=http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Case-Closed-Season-Five/e/704400078019 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |title=Case Closed Season 5 Box Set |publisher=Barnes & Noble }}</ref> The seasonal boxes were later re-released in redesigned boxes entitled Viridian edition.<ref name="Viridian 1">{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531301 |archivedate=2011-01-02 |url=http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/eQAiGT=mg8PhoBNYOs/browse/item/83416/4/0/0 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The Right Stuf International|The Right Stuf International]] |title=Case Closed Season 1 DVD Box Set (Hyb) – Viridian Collection}}</ref><ref name="Viridian 5">{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531308 |archivedate=2011-01-02 |url=http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/6qNjiVXHxUpjHmH3t-/browse/item/86129/4/0/0 |publisher=The Right Stuf International |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |title=Case Closed Season 5 DVD Box Set (Hyb) – Viridian Collection}}</ref> The first six films were released on Region 1 DVD in North America between October 3rd 2006 and February 16th 2010, and sold very well.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Case-Closed-The-Time-Bombed-Skyscraper-The-Movie/Kenji-Kodama/e/704400077906 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=Barnes & Noble |title=Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper - The Movie}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/XbEbP-mbXRAGqDd86t/browse/item/85841/4/0/0 |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=The Right Stuf International |title=Case Closed Movie 6: The Phantom of Baker Street DVD (Hyb)}}</ref>
As a part of its syndication with the Funimation Channel, Colours TV aired Case Closed at the night-time programming block, premiering on June 19th 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531231|title=FUNimation Channel debuts|publisher=ICv2.com|accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref> Till 2012, no more than 130 episodes (episodes 1-123 Japanese version) have been dubbed in English. Detective Conan is later broadcasted in North America on NHK's cable network TV Japan.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5w75YU42F |archivedate=January 29, 2011 |url=http://www.tvjapan.net/en/subcategory/anime.html |title=TV Japan Cartoon/Anime |publisher=[[Wikipedia:NHK|NHK]] |accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref> Though anime didn't get that popular in North America, the manga enjoys high success. The first volume appeared trice in the top ten best sellers, right after its premiere,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5795.html |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:ICv2|ICv2]] |date=2004-10-04 |title=Spiegelman's 'No Towers' Tops BookScan List}}</ref> the same volume has also appeared on the ranking list conducted by Diamond Comic Distributors in August, 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5795.html |accessdate=November 2, 2013 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:ICv2|ICv2]] |date=2004-09-20 |title=Top 100 Graphic Novels Actual--August 2004}}</ref> Later manga volumes have appeared on the ''[[wikipedia:New York Times Manga Best Sellers|New York Times Manga Best Sellers]]''<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531685 |archivedate=November 2, 2013 |url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2010-11-07/manga/list.html |title=Best Sellers Manga |date=November 7, 2010 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|The New York Times]] |accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-05-01/manga/list.html |title=Best Seller Manga |date=May 1, 2011 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|The New York Times]] |accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref> lists at various times. Volume 41 broke the record making it to the top 5 in sales rank during the week ending on January 14th, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-01-29/manga/list.html |title=Best Seller Manga |date=January 29, 2012 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|New York Times]] |accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref> The manga continues to be released in North America until today.
As a part of its syndication with the Funimation Channel, Colours TV aired Case Closed at the night-time programming block, premiering on June 19th 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531231|title=FUNimation Channel debuts|publisher=ICv2.com|accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref> Till 2012, no more than 130 episodes (episodes 1-123 Japanese version) have been dubbed in English. Detective Conan is later broadcasted in North America on NHK's cable network TV Japan.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5w75YU42F |archivedate=January 29, 2011 |url=http://www.tvjapan.net/en/subcategory/anime.html |title=TV Japan Cartoon/Anime |publisher=[[Wikipedia:NHK|NHK]] |accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref> Though anime didn't get that popular in North America, the manga enjoys high success. The first volume appeared trice in the top ten best sellers, right after its premiere,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5795.html |accessdate=July 10, 2013 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:ICv2|ICv2]] |date=2004-10-04 |title=Spiegelman's 'No Towers' Tops BookScan List}}</ref> the same volume has also appeared on the ranking list conducted by Diamond Comic Distributors in August, 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5795.html |accessdate=November 2, 2013 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:ICv2|ICv2]] |date=2004-09-20 |title=Top 100 Graphic Novels Actual--August 2004}}</ref> Later manga volumes have appeared on the ''[[wikipedia:New York Times Manga Best Sellers|New York Times Manga Best Sellers]]''<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1294026591531685 |archivedate=November 2, 2013 |url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2010-11-07/manga/list.html |title=Best Sellers Manga |date=November 7, 2010 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|The New York Times]] |accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-05-01/manga/list.html |title=Best Seller Manga |date=May 1, 2011 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|The New York Times]] |accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref> lists at various times. Volume 41 broke the record making it to the top 5 in sales rank during the week ending on January 14th, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-01-29/manga/list.html |title=Best Seller Manga |date=January 29, 2012 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|New York Times]] |accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref>
S. California's UTB, United Television Broadcasting's free digital television station began to re-broadcast already dubbed Case Closed episodes on August 21st, 2011. The next two-episode block was scheduled for Saturday, August 27th, followed by two more episodes on Sunday, August 28th. The episodes were broadcasted at 6:30 a.m and repeated at 10:30 a.m the same day. A one-episode block also aired at 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays as well.
S. California's UTB, United Television Broadcasting's free digital television station began to re-broadcast already dubbed Case Closed episodes on August 21st, 2011. The next two-episode block was scheduled for Saturday, August 27th, followed by two more episodes on Sunday, August 28th. The episodes were broadcasted at 6:30 a.m and repeated at 10:30 a.m the same day. A one-episode block also aired at 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays as well.
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As of April 2013, Funimation has renewed the Case Closed license for "future use". Additionally on April 2nd 2013, Funimation announced that seasons 1-5 would be made available digitally through many online vendors (iTunes, Playstation Network and Xbox Live) starting April 16, 2013. Season 1 would be available on April 16th, season 2 and 3 in May, and season 4 and 5 in June. Movie release dates was never announced. There was a hint shown in the description for a possible dubbing of the sixth season, however it has not been confirmed. Each episode costs $0.99.
As of April 2013, Funimation has renewed the Case Closed license for "future use". Additionally on April 2nd 2013, Funimation announced that seasons 1-5 would be made available digitally through many online vendors (iTunes, Playstation Network and Xbox Live) starting April 16, 2013. Season 1 would be available on April 16th, season 2 and 3 in May, and season 4 and 5 in June. Movie release dates was never announced. There was a hint shown in the description for a possible dubbing of the sixth season, however it has not been confirmed. Each episode costs $0.99.
On October 2014 at NY Comic Con's Crunchyroll panel, they announced that "Case Closed" would be added to their roster. Later they began subtitling the Japanese episodes at episode 754. The page for the series uses the Case Closed banner from Funimation. Originally, the episodes were posted on the Saturday of the week after they air in Japan, but they later were posted on Wednesdays. Since May 2017, premium users get access to new episodes within several hours after they air in Japan, while they will be available for free users a week after.<ref>https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-05-06/crunchyroll-changes-release-schedule-for-case-closed-anime/.115766</ref> Since September 2022, Crunchyroll has removed the option to watch all anime free with ads, leaving only the premium option and 14-day free trial for new users. As of August 24, 2024, they have subtitled up to episode 1133, excluding specials and movies. Crunchyroll later reclaimed the original license of the series from Funimation, and discontinuously since August 2021, streamed the first 123 episodes, all completely remastered.
On October 2014 at NY Comic Con's Crunchyroll panel, they announced that "Case Closed" would be added to their roster. Later they began subtitling the Japanese episodes at episode 754. The page for the series uses the Case Closed banner from Funimation. Originally, the episodes were posted on the Saturday of the week after they air in Japan, but they later were posted on Wednesdays. Since May 2017, premium users get access to new episodes within several hours after they air in Japan, while they will be available for free users a week after.<ref>https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-05-06/crunchyroll-changes-release-schedule-for-case-closed-anime/.115766</ref> Since September 2022, Crunchyroll has removed the option to watch all anime free with ads, leaving only the premium option and 14-day free trial for new users. As of August 24, 2024, they have subtitled up to episode 1133, excluding specials and movies. Crunchyroll later reclaimed the original license of the series from Funimation, and discontinuously since August 2021, streamed the first 123 episodes, all completely remastered.
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As of 2025, the streaming service [[Wikipedia:Crackle (service)|Crackle]] has rights to episodes 1-82, and all episodes are available with English sub. Episodes 1-28 were added on July 7<ref>https://cssentertainment.com/articles/free-streaming-service-crackle-announces-new-originals1/</ref>, with 29-82 to be added on August 18<ref>https://cssentertainment.com/articles/free-streaming-service-crackle-announces-new-originals2/</ref>.
As of 2025, the streaming service [[Wikipedia:Crackle (service)|Crackle]] has rights to episodes 1-82, and all episodes are available with English sub. Episodes 1-28 were added on July 7<ref>https://cssentertainment.com/articles/free-streaming-service-crackle-announces-new-originals1/</ref>, with 29-82 to be added on August 18<ref>https://cssentertainment.com/articles/free-streaming-service-crackle-announces-new-originals2/</ref>.
==== Bang Zoom! Entertainment (2nd English dub) ====
=== Bang Zoom! Entertainment (2nd English dub) ===
Since 2019, [[Wikipedia:Bang Zoom! Entertainment|Bang Zoom! Entertainment]] provided the English dub for movies, featuring all-new casts. Unlike the Funimation dub, the character names are not localized. [[Wikipedia:Discotek Media|Discotek Media]] release the movies in Blu-ray since 2020. As of August 25, 2024, they have dubbed 8 movies (Movie 19-25; [[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie]]) and 2 TV specials ([[Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small]], [[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan]]).
Since 2019, [[Wikipedia:Bang Zoom! Entertainment|Bang Zoom! Entertainment]] provided the English dub for movies, featuring all-new casts. Unlike the Funimation dub, the character names are not localized. [[Wikipedia:Discotek Media|Discotek Media]] release the movies in Blu-ray since 2020. As of 2025, they have dubbed 9 [[Regular movies|movies]] (Movie 19-26; [[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie]]) and 2 [[Specials|TV specials]] ([[Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small]], [[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan]]).
As February 2023, Netflix has worldwide rights to spin-off series [[Zero's Tea Time (anime)|Zero's Tea Time]] and [[The Culprit Hanzawa]]. Both series also come with the English dub by Bang Zoom! Entertainment.
As February 2023, Netflix has worldwide rights to spin-off series [[Zero's Tea Time (anime)|Zero's Tea Time]] and [[The Culprit Hanzawa]]. Both series also come with the English dub by Bang Zoom! Entertainment.
=== Macias Group (3rd English dub) ===
From February 2023 to February 2025, Fox Corporation-owned streaming service [[Wikipedia:Tubi|Tubi]] streamed English subbed and dubbed episodes of Detective Conan under the title "Case Closed". The dub is done by Macias Group, featuring Bang Zoom's casts for some characters, and all-new casts for the other characters. Initially, only ten episodes were available, but later additions expanded the range of episodes from episode 965 to episode 1014. However, as of February 2025, all episodes have been removed from the service.
From February 2023 to February 2025, Fox Corporation-owned streaming service [[Wikipedia:Tubi|Tubi]] streamed English subbed and dubbed episodes of Detective Conan under the title "Case Closed". The dub is done by Macias Group, featuring Bang Zoom's casts for some characters, and all-new casts for the other characters. Initially, only ten episodes were available, but later additions expanded the range of episodes from episode 965 to episode 1014. However, as of February 2025, all episodes have been removed from the service.
==== Studio Nano (3rd English dub) ====
=== Studio Nano (4th English dub) ===
In June 26, 2025, TMS Entertainment has announced the release of a specially curated episode selection of the anime, coming to Crunchyroll and Netflix. The first selection titled “Conan vs. The Black Organization”, initially consisted of 9 episodes with the theme of Black Organization, with additional 5 episodes released in August 21. It features a new English dub, provided by Studio Nano with a mostly new casts, different from prior dubs. However, two voice casts from the Funimation dub return: Mark Stoddard reprise his role as Megure, while Colleen Clinkenbeard, who played Ran in the Funimation dub, returned as Vermouth. This release also mark the first time the anime was released under the ''Detective Conan'' branding instead of ''Case Closed'' in the US/Canada.
In June 26, 2025, TMS Entertainment has announced the release of a specially curated episode selection of the anime, coming to Crunchyroll and Netflix. The first selection titled “Conan vs. The Black Organization”, initially consisted of 9 episodes with the theme of Black Organization, with additional 5 episodes released in August 21. It features a new English dub, provided by Studio Nano with a mostly new casts, different from prior dubs. However, two voice casts from the Funimation dub return: Mark Stoddard reprise his role as Megure, while Colleen Clinkenbeard, who played Ran in the Funimation dub, returned as Vermouth. This release also mark the first time the anime was released under the ''Detective Conan'' branding instead of ''Case Closed'' in the US/Canada.
| Conan vs. The Black Organization || [[Roller Coaster Murder Case]]<br>[[Company President's Daughter Kidnapping Case]]<br>[[The Black Organization: One Billion Yen Robbery Case]]<br>[[The Girl from the Black Organization and the University Professor Murder Case]]<br>[[Reunion with the Black Organization]]<br>[[The Mysterious Passenger]]<br>[[Shinichi Kudo's New York Case]]<br>[[Head-to-Head Match with the Black Organization: A Dual Mystery on a Full Moon Night]]<br>[[Black Impact! The Moment the Black Organization Reaches Out]] || July 3, 2025 (Part 1)<br>August 21, 2025 (Part 2)
* {{appear ep|10|Pro Soccer Player Blackmail Case}}
* {{appear ep|43|Conan Edogawa Kidnapping Case}}
* {{appear ep|48-49|Diplomat Murder Case}}
* {{appear ep|57-58|Holmes Freak Murder Case}}
* {{appear ep|76|Conan vs. Kaitou Kid}}
* {{appear ep|162|The Locked Room in the Sky: Shinichi Kudo's First Case}}
* {{appear ep|188-193|The Desperate Revival}}
* {{appear ep|219|The Gathering of the Detectives! Shinichi Kudo vs. Kaitou Kid}}
| November 1, 2025 <small>(Part 1)</small><br>January 1, 2026 <small>(Part 2)</small>
|-
| ''FBI Intervention''
|
* {{appear ep|170-171|The Blind Spot in the Darkness}}
* {{appear ep|226-227|The Battle Game Trap}}
* {{appear ep|258-259|The Man from Chicago}}
* {{appear ep|277-278|English Teacher vs. Great Western Detective}}
* {{appear ep|279-280|Hooligan's Labyrinth}}
* {{appear ep|307-308|On the Trail of a Silent Witness}}
* {{appear ep|309-311|Contact with the Black Organization}}
* {{appear ep|335-336|Secret of the Tohto Film Development Studio}}
* {{appear ep|338-339|The Four Porsches}}
* {{appear ep|340-341|Hidden Bathroom Secret}}
* {{appear ep|346-347|Find the Buttock's Mark}}
* {{appear ep|371-372|A Course Without Protest}}
| May 1, 2026 <small>(Part 1)</small><br>August 1, 2026 <small>(Part 2)</small>
|}
|}
=== Games ===
== Games ==
As of 2025, only two Case Closed video game has been released. The first one is [[Detective Conan: The Mirapolis Investigation|Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation]], which was released exclusively for the Wii in Japan and Europe. The English version featured the voice casts from the Funimation dub, and has minor changes in script. The second game is [[Detective Conan Runner: Race to the Truth|Case Closed Runner: Race to the Truth]]. A free-to-pay, auto-runner video game for iOS and Android that was avaliable until the game shut down on October 31, 2020.
As of 2025, only two Case Closed video game has been released. The first one is [[Detective Conan: The Mirapolis Investigation|Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation]], which was released exclusively for the Wii in Japan and Europe. The English version featured the voice casts from the Funimation dub, and has minor changes in script. The second game is [[Detective Conan Runner: Race to the Truth|Case Closed Runner: Race to the Truth]]. A free-to-pay, auto-runner video game for iOS and Android that was avaliable until the game shut down on October 31, 2020.
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This article is about the release of ''Detective Conan'' in the United Kingdom.
==Detective Conan in the United Kingdom ==
=== Manga ===
In the United Kingdom, the manga is imported and distributed under the North American title '''Case Closed''' by Viz Media. Volumes are sold through major comic shops and book retailers, such as Forbidden Planet and Simon & Schuster UK. Because it uses the North American localization, the translation retains the changed character names (such as Jimmy Kudo for Shinichi and Rachel Moore for Ran).
==Cast==
=== Anime ===
=== FUNimation ===
Historically, the ''Detective Conan'' anime had a very limited presence on UK television compared to other European countries.
==== Streaming ====
* '''Crunchyroll:''' The series streams in the UK on Crunchyroll under the title ''Case Closed (Detective Conan)''.
* '''Netflix:''' Episodes of the anime have also begun arriving on Netflix UK, making the series much more accessible to the British audience.
=== Bang Zoom! ===
=== Movies ===
For decades, the ''Detective Conan'' films were not released theatrically in the UK or Ireland. This completely changed recently thanks to the UK-based distributor '''Trinity CineAsia''', which brought the franchise to the big screen:
* ''[[The Million-dollar Pentagram]]''<sup>(movie 27)</sup> was the first film in the franchise's history to receive a wide theatrical release in the UK, premiering on September 27, 2024.
* ''[[One-eyed Flashback]]''<sup>(movie 28)</sup> followed the successful trend, hitting UK cinemas on September 26, 2025.
=== Macias Group ===
To appeal to both the local anime fanbase and the large Chinese-speaking audience in the UK, Trinity CineAsia releases the films with original Japanese audio and dual English and Traditional Chinese subtitles. Unlike the English dubs of the past, these releases keep the original Japanese names (Shinichi, Ran, Kogoro, etc.).
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The series is known as Detective Conan, formerly known as Case Closed, in English-speaking countries of North America, Europe and Oceania.
From 2024 to 2026, the series was originally renamed as Case Closed, due to unspecified concerns of copyright conflict of the name Detective Conan.[1] In 2025, the Case Closed title was dropped specifically for the anime and movies, and it's planned to be discontinued in the manga with its re-release in 2027.
Currently, the English translation of the manga is done by Viz Media, and the English dubbing is done by studios Bang Zoom! Entertainment for the movies and Studio Nano for the anime series.
Viz Media licensed the manga series under the name for English-language publication in North America, and released its first volume on September 7, 2004. It first acquired licensing rights in early 2004 and announced its intention to publish the series on June 1, 2004[2]. It kept the localized names of the characters and setting places from the FUNimation dub, as well as the name of the series[3]. It gave Ai Haibara her own English name, "Anita Hailey", since FUNimation used "Vi Graythorn".
The UK's publication of Victor Gollancz Ltd ended after 15 volumes in November 2007[4]. Viz Media continues to handle the UK's distribution with the American edition and has since republished all 15 volumes under its imprint. In 2014, after Shogakukan Asia, a subsidiary of Shogakukan, Detective Conan's publisher in Japan, started its own release of the manga in English, thus separating the market share for Viz Media[5]. Howeever, the Shogakukan Asia version reuses the translation from Viz Media, as Shogakukan has the ultimate translation rights.
In May 2023, Viz Media introduced a new subscription service that offers the latest Simulpub for many series including "Case Closed". The subscription service is only available in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. As March 14, 2025, Viz Media has released chapters 1-1140 on the service.[6],[7].
In June 12, 2026, Viz Media announced a manga re-release with the original "Detective Conan" title and with original Japanese character names. It's planned to release as 3-in-1 Omnibus series in February 2, 2027.[8] The pre-orders are currently available.
Funimation Entertainment licensed the anime series for North American broadcast under the name Case Closed. The character names were also adapted into English ones with some names different between the two. Fifty episodes of the English dubbed series aired on Cartoon Network as part of their Adult Swim programming block on May 24th, 2004 until January 2005 and were discontinued due to low ratings.[9] In Canada, Case Closed premiered on channel YTV, 22 episodes were broadcasted between April 7th, 2006 and September 2nd, 2006.[10][11]. A separate English adaptation of the series by Animax Asia premiered in the Philippines on January 18th, 2006, under the name Detective Conan.[12] Because Animax were unable to obtain further TV broadcast rights, their version comprised 52 episodes.[13] The series continued with reruns until August 7, 2006, when it was removed from the station.[14] Funimation also released DVDs of their dubbed series beginning August 24th, 2004.[15] Initially, the releases were done in single DVDs and future episodes were released in seasonal boxes; as of 2009, they have released 130 episodes dubbed in English.[16] The seasonal boxes were later re-released in redesigned boxes entitled Viridian edition.[17][18] The first six films were released on Region 1 DVD in North America between October 3rd 2006 and February 16th 2010, and sold very well.[19][20]
As a part of its syndication with the Funimation Channel, Colours TV aired Case Closed at the night-time programming block, premiering on June 19th 2006.[21] Till 2012, no more than 130 episodes (episodes 1-123 Japanese version) have been dubbed in English. Detective Conan is later broadcasted in North America on NHK's cable network TV Japan.[22] Though anime didn't get that popular in North America, the manga enjoys high success. The first volume appeared trice in the top ten best sellers, right after its premiere,[23] the same volume has also appeared on the ranking list conducted by Diamond Comic Distributors in August, 2004.[24] Later manga volumes have appeared on the New York Times Manga Best Sellers[25][26] lists at various times. Volume 41 broke the record making it to the top 5 in sales rank during the week ending on January 14th, 2012.[27]
S. California's UTB, United Television Broadcasting's free digital television station began to re-broadcast already dubbed Case Closed episodes on August 21st, 2011. The next two-episode block was scheduled for Saturday, August 27th, followed by two more episodes on Sunday, August 28th. The episodes were broadcasted at 6:30 a.m and repeated at 10:30 a.m the same day. A one-episode block also aired at 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays as well.
As of April 2013, Funimation has renewed the Case Closed license for "future use". Additionally on April 2nd 2013, Funimation announced that seasons 1-5 would be made available digitally through many online vendors (iTunes, Playstation Network and Xbox Live) starting April 16, 2013. Season 1 would be available on April 16th, season 2 and 3 in May, and season 4 and 5 in June. Movie release dates was never announced. There was a hint shown in the description for a possible dubbing of the sixth season, however it has not been confirmed. Each episode costs $0.99.
Online streaming services (English subtitles)
On October 2014 at NY Comic Con's Crunchyroll panel, they announced that "Case Closed" would be added to their roster. Later they began subtitling the Japanese episodes at episode 754. The page for the series uses the Case Closed banner from Funimation. Originally, the episodes were posted on the Saturday of the week after they air in Japan, but they later were posted on Wednesdays. Since May 2017, premium users get access to new episodes within several hours after they air in Japan, while they will be available for free users a week after.[28] Since September 2022, Crunchyroll has removed the option to watch all anime free with ads, leaving only the premium option and 14-day free trial for new users. As of August 24, 2024, they have subtitled up to episode 1133, excluding specials and movies. Crunchyroll later reclaimed the original license of the series from Funimation, and discontinuously since August 2021, streamed the first 123 episodes, all completely remastered.
As of January 2016, English-language Netflix began to stream episodes under the title "Case Closed". The page for the series used the Case Closed banner from Funimation. They obtained the rights to air fifty-two episodes in Japanese with English subtitles, from episode 748-799. The show's maturity rating is listed as TV-14.[29] However, it has been removed for unknown reason.
As of 2025, the streaming service Crackle has rights to episodes 1-82, and all episodes are available with English sub. Episodes 1-28 were added on July 7[30], with 29-82 to be added on August 18[31].
As February 2023, Netflix has worldwide rights to spin-off series Zero's Tea Time and The Culprit Hanzawa. Both series also come with the English dub by Bang Zoom! Entertainment.
Macias Group (3rd English dub)
From February 2023 to February 2025, Fox Corporation-owned streaming service Tubi streamed English subbed and dubbed episodes of Detective Conan under the title "Case Closed". The dub is done by Macias Group, featuring Bang Zoom's casts for some characters, and all-new casts for the other characters. Initially, only ten episodes were available, but later additions expanded the range of episodes from episode 965 to episode 1014. However, as of February 2025, all episodes have been removed from the service.
Studio Nano (4th English dub)
In June 26, 2025, TMS Entertainment has announced the release of a specially curated episode selection of the anime, coming to Crunchyroll and Netflix. The first selection titled “Conan vs. The Black Organization”, initially consisted of 9 episodes with the theme of Black Organization, with additional 5 episodes released in August 21. It features a new English dub, provided by Studio Nano with a mostly new casts, different from prior dubs. However, two voice casts from the Funimation dub return: Mark Stoddard reprise his role as Megure, while Colleen Clinkenbeard, who played Ran in the Funimation dub, returned as Vermouth. This release also mark the first time the anime was released under the Detective Conan branding instead of Case Closed in the US/Canada.
As of 2025, only two Case Closed video game has been released. The first one is Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation, which was released exclusively for the Wii in Japan and Europe. The English version featured the voice casts from the Funimation dub, and has minor changes in script. The second game is Case Closed Runner: Race to the Truth. A free-to-pay, auto-runner video game for iOS and Android that was avaliable until the game shut down on October 31, 2020.
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This article is about the release of Detective Conan in the United Kingdom.
Detective Conan in the United Kingdom
Manga
In the United Kingdom, the manga is imported and distributed under the North American title Case Closed by Viz Media. Volumes are sold through major comic shops and book retailers, such as Forbidden Planet and Simon & Schuster UK. Because it uses the North American localization, the translation retains the changed character names (such as Jimmy Kudo for Shinichi and Rachel Moore for Ran).
Anime
Historically, the Detective Conan anime had a very limited presence on UK television compared to other European countries.
Streaming
Crunchyroll: The series streams in the UK on Crunchyroll under the title Case Closed (Detective Conan).
Netflix: Episodes of the anime have also begun arriving on Netflix UK, making the series much more accessible to the British audience.
Movies
For decades, the Detective Conan films were not released theatrically in the UK or Ireland. This completely changed recently thanks to the UK-based distributor Trinity CineAsia, which brought the franchise to the big screen:
The Million-dollar Pentagram(movie 27) was the first film in the franchise's history to receive a wide theatrical release in the UK, premiering on September 27, 2024.
One-eyed Flashback(movie 28) followed the successful trend, hitting UK cinemas on September 26, 2025.
To appeal to both the local anime fanbase and the large Chinese-speaking audience in the UK, Trinity CineAsia releases the films with original Japanese audio and dual English and Traditional Chinese subtitles. Unlike the English dubs of the past, these releases keep the original Japanese names (Shinichi, Ran, Kogoro, etc.).
"Case Closed" was later used as the catchphrase for Masumi Sera (whether it's intended as a reference or coincidental is unspecified), who is British-Japanese. She first appeared in 2011, years after the English franchise started using the name.
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95 (as of September 16, 2025)
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