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Q1: コナンはいつ新一に戻れるの? — When will Conan be able to go back to being Shin’ichi?
Q1: コナンはいつ新一に戻れるの? — When will Conan be able to go back to being Shin’ichi?
A: さあ~(笑)。 — Who knows… (laugh)
A: さあ~(笑)。 — Who knows… (laugh)


Q2: Will Conan be able to go back to being Shin’ichi?
Q2: Will Conan be able to go back to being Shin’ichi?
A: I wonder?
A: I wonder?


Q3: When will Conan’s real identity be exposed?
Q3: When will Conan’s real identity be exposed?
A: Isn’t that the same question! (laugh)
A: Isn’t that the same question! (laugh)


Q4: What will happen to Conan’s friends if he goes back to being Shin’ichi?
Q4: What will happen to Conan’s friends if he goes back to being Shin’ichi?
A: I wonder?
A: I wonder?


Q5: Have you already decided what will happen at the end?
Q5: Have you already decided what will happen at the end?
A: I have!
A: I have!


Q6: What will happen at the end?
Q6: What will happen at the end?
A: Hehehe…
A: Hehehe…


Q7: Will the manga continue even if Conan goes back to being Shin’ichi?
Q7: Will the manga continue even if Conan goes back to being Shin’ichi?
A: I wonder…
A: I wonder…


Q8: How many volumes of Conan will come out total?
Q8: How many volumes of Conan will come out total?
A: Hmm… I don’t know.
A: Hmm… I don’t know.


Q9: Will it end when Conan goes back to being Shin’ichi?
Q9: Will it end when Conan goes back to being Shin’ichi?
A: I wonder. (laugh)
A: I wonder. (laugh)


Q10: 快斗達と最終局面において合体しますか? — Will Kaito & Co. appear in the final showdown?
Q10: Will Kaito & Co. appear in the final showdown?
A: それはないかも。 — That might not be.
 
A: That might not be.


Q11: Will Hakuba-kun not appear anymore?
Q11: Will Hakuba-kun not appear anymore?
A: Do you want him to appear?
A: Do you want him to appear?


Q12: Will Kaitō Kid not appear anymore? — 怪盗キッドはもう出ないの?
Q12: Will Kaitō Kid not appear anymore? — 怪盗キッドはもう出ないの?
A: Let me out~!! (laugh) — 出してぇ~~!!(笑)。 — I think this is a play on words, Aoyama jokingly speaking from Kid’s perspective. “Appear” and “let out” are the same word in Japanese.
A: Let me out~!! (laugh) — 出してぇ~~!!(笑)。 — I think this is a play on words, Aoyama jokingly speaking from Kid’s perspective. “Appear” and “let out” are the same word in Japanese.


Q13: Will Ai-chan go back to normal as well when Conan does?
Q13: Will Ai-chan go back to normal as well when Conan does?
A: Look forward to it. — TN: I think this implies “yes” but I’m not sure.
A: Look forward to it. — TN: I think this implies “yes” but I’m not sure.


Q14: Will new characters not appear anymore?
Q14: Will new characters not appear anymore?
A: Won’t they?
A: Won’t they?


Q15: Will more rival detectives appear?
Q15: Will more rival detectives appear?
A: Well, there are still the South and the North…
A: Well, there are still the South and the North…


Q16: Is Mitsuhiko two-timing? — 光彦はふたまたですか?
Q16: Is Mitsuhiko two-timing? — 光彦はふたまたですか?
A: It’s complicated… (laugh) — びみょ~・・・(笑)。 — Not sure about this
A: It’s complicated… (laugh) — びみょ~・・・(笑)。 — Not sure about this


Q17: Will Haibara-san find happiness?
Q17: Will Haibara-san find happiness?
A: Well, her name is “哀” (Ai, meaning sorrow) so… (laugh)  
A: Well, her name is “哀” (Ai, meaning sorrow) so… (laugh)  


Q18: Does Haibara-san like Conan-kun?
Q18: Does Haibara-san like Conan-kun?
A: Ah, does it look that way?
A: Ah, does it look that way?


Q19: How does Conan-kun feel about Haibara-san?
Q19: How does Conan-kun feel about Haibara-san?
A: How does it look like?
A: How does it look like?


Q20: What will the relationship between Ayumi-chan and Conan-kun become?
Q20: What will the relationship between Ayumi-chan and Conan-kun become?
A: That's true, what is it going to become? How will it turn out?
A: That's true, what is it going to become? How will it turn out?


Q21: Will Satō-san and Akagi-kun marry?
Q21: Will Satō-san and Akagi-kun marry?
A: Sure they will! (laugh)
A: Sure they will! (laugh)


Q22: What will happen to Shin’ichi and Ran’s love?
Q22: What will happen to Shin’ichi and Ran’s love?
A: Look forward to it.
A: Look forward to it.


Q23: How is the anesthetic needle retrieved?
Q23: How is the anesthetic needle retrieved?
A: It’s not retrieved. Zenigata Heiji doesn’t pick up his zeni, you know (laugh). It’s made of materials that are nice for the environment, so it doesn’t become trash.   
A: It’s not retrieved. Zenigata Heiji doesn’t pick up his zeni, you know (laugh). It’s made of materials that are nice for the environment, so it doesn’t become trash.   


Q24: Can you give a new weapon to Conan?
Q24: Can you give a new weapon to Conan?
A: I’ve recently made one. The “Anywhere Ball Dispensing Belt”.
A: I’ve recently made one. The “Anywhere Ball Dispensing Belt”.


Q25: Why don’t the characters age?
Q25: Why don’t the characters age?
A: It’s the same as “Sazae-san”.
A: It’s the same as “Sazae-san”.


Q26: Why is Conan so smart? Did he do something when he was little?
Q26: Why is Conan so smart? Did he do something when he was little?
A: Please read the first volume!
A: Please read the first volume!


Q27: Is Conan’s eyesight really bad?
Q27: Is Conan’s eyesight really bad?
A: Please read the first volume. (laugh)
A: Please read the first volume. (laugh)


Q28: Is there a food you dislike?
Q28: Is there a food you dislike?
A: I can’t eat raisin and nattō. I wonder about Conan?
A: I can’t eat raisin and nattō. I wonder about Conan?


Q29: Are Conan’s socks “loose socks”?
Q29: Are Conan’s socks “loose socks”?
A: It was made before those became a trend so no.
A: It was made before those became a trend so no.


Q30: Do Conan and Kaitō Kid have a relation to Holmes and Arsene Lupin?
Q30: Do Conan and Kaitō Kid have a relation to Holmes and Arsene Lupin?
A: Hmm… it’s complicated. (laugh)
A: Hmm… it’s complicated. (laugh)


Q31: Why does Conan-kun recently were normal clothes?
Q31: Why does Conan-kun recently were normal clothes?
A: I thought he’d be cold in shorts during Winter. (laugh)
A: I thought he’d be cold in shorts during Winter. (laugh)


Q32: Is Kaitō Kid’s real identity the Kaito of “Magic Kaito”?
Q32: Is Kaitō Kid’s real identity the Kaito of “Magic Kaito”?
A: You’re a great detective! How did you figure it out?! (laugh)
A: You’re a great detective! How did you figure it out?! (laugh)


Q33: How did Conan’s parents meet?
Q33: How did Conan’s parents meet?
A: Yūsaku’s novel was made into a drama, and the heroine was Yukiko.
A: Yūsaku’s novel was made into a drama, and the heroine was Yukiko.


Q34: What are those things standing on the back of Conan’s head?
Q34: What are those things standing on the back of Conan’s head?
A: I wonder if it’s bed hair. (laugh)
A: I wonder if it’s bed hair. (laugh)


Q35: How does Kid know Conan’s real identity?
Q35: How does Kid know Conan’s real identity?
A: He must’ve investigated it.
A: He must’ve investigated it.


Q36: Where does the money for Agasa’s living expenses come from?
Q36: Where does the money for Agasa’s living expenses come from?
A: It seems that he sells inventions.
A: It seems that he sells inventions.


Q37: Why does Kogorō not call Conan “Conan”?
Q37: Why does Kogorō not call Conan “Conan”?
A: I don't know why. Maybe he doesn't like calling him like that. He does call him that from time to time in the anime
A: I don't know why. Maybe he doesn't like calling him like that. He does call him that from time to time in the anime


Q38: Is Kogorō making a profit?  
Q38: Is Kogorō making a profit?  
A: He’s doing average, I guess.
A: He’s doing average, I guess.


Q39: Why is Mitsuhiko so smart even though he’s just a first year in elementary school?
Q39: Why is Mitsuhiko so smart even though he’s just a first year in elementary school?
A: That’s true isn’t it. (laugh)
A: That’s true isn’t it. (laugh)


Q40: Is Akai Shūichi’s true identity Gin?
Q40: Is Akai Shūichi’s true identity Gin?
A: *heart pounding*!? (laugh)
A: *heart pounding*!? (laugh)


Q41: Akai Shūichi is Char Aznable, right? (The voice is also the same.)
Q41: Akai Shūichi is Char Aznable, right? (The voice is also the same.)
A: Yes!
A: Yes!


Q42: What was Ai-chan’s age when she was an adult?
Q42: What was Ai-chan’s age when she was an adult?
A: She’s 18 years old, but it’s a secret.
A: She’s 18 years old, but it’s a secret.


Q43: Why is only Haibara Ai called by her last name by everyone?
Q43: Why is only Haibara Ai called by her last name by everyone?
A: Please read volume 39.
A: Please read volume 39.


Q44: Why did Ran start doing karate?
Q44: Why did Ran start doing karate?
A: Because she admired Maeda Satoru. (8th volume.)
A: Because she admired Maeda Satoru. (8th volume.)


Q45: What’s Heiji’s monthly allowance?
Q45: What’s Heiji’s monthly allowance?
A: I don’t think he’s getting very much.
A: I don’t think he’s getting very much.


Q46: Is Sonoko in any club?
Q46: Is Sonoko in any club?
A: Actually she’s in the tennis club.
A: Actually she’s in the tennis club.


Q47: What kind of person is Tōyama Kazuha-chan’s mother?
Q47: What kind of person is Tōyama Kazuha-chan’s mother?
A: I wonder… (laugh)
A: I wonder… (laugh)


Q48: Why is everyone in the Black Organization called by an alcoholic drink’s name?
Q48: Why is everyone in the Black Organization called by an alcoholic drink’s name?
A: Because it’s cool.
A: Because it’s cool.


Q49: Where do Gin and Vodka live?
Q49: Where do Gin and Vodka live?
A: I don’t know!! (laugh)
A: I don’t know!! (laugh)


Q50: How do you come up with a case’s trick?
Q50: How do you come up with a case’s trick?
A: Difficult question… in some way. From things that happen in my daily life.
A: Difficult question… in some way. From things that happen in my daily life.


Q51: For the trick, do you use anything as reference?
Q51: For the trick, do you use anything as reference?
A: Sometimes movies.
A: Sometimes movies.


Q52: How do you think up characters’ names?
Q52: How do you think up characters’ names?
A: Think of a theme and go with that. If it’s a bird, a bird’s name, if it’s alcohol then alcohol… Gin, Vodka, Sherry etc. are like that.
A: Think of a theme and go with that. If it’s a bird, a bird’s name, if it’s alcohol then alcohol… Gin, Vodka, Sherry etc. are like that.


Q53: Sensei, do you think of the tricks all on your own?
Q53: Sensei, do you think of the tricks all on your own?
A: Mostly by myself. At times the editorial department helps out, but I still work on the minute details myself.
A: Mostly by myself. At times the editorial department helps out, but I still work on the minute details myself.


Q54: Is there a model for your characters?
Q54: Is there a model for your characters?
A: Hmm, there isn’t. From Gin to Ayumi, it’s a reflection of my personality. (…Is something Conan Doyle said, so I’m just copying him.)
A: Hmm, there isn’t. From Gin to Ayumi, it’s a reflection of my personality. (…Is something Conan Doyle said, so I’m just copying him.)


Q55: Do you still have a lot of ideas?
Q55: Do you still have a lot of ideas?
A: Hmm… I might.
A: Hmm… I might.


Q56: What do you do when you can’t think up a case and a trick?
Q56: What do you do when you can’t think up a case and a trick?
A: I watch a movie, go for a walk, or sleep. (laugh)
A: I watch a movie, go for a walk, or sleep. (laugh)


Q57: How long does it take you to think up the deduction scene?
Q57: How long does it take you to think up the deduction scene?
A: At times, a few seconds, other times, a whole day.
A: At times, a few seconds, other times, a whole day.


Q58: Please tell me your profile.  
Q58: Please tell me your profile.  
A: Look at page 194 of this book. (There is a brief 4 sentence profile on that page)
A: Look at page 194 of this book. (There is a brief 4 sentence profile on that page)


Q59: How old are you?
Q59: How old are you?
A: 39 years old.
A: 39 years old.


Q60: Are you married?
Q60: Are you married?
A: I’m not.
A: I’m not.


Q61: What food do you like?
Q61: What food do you like?
A: Curry.
A: Curry.


Q62: Which is your strong hand?
Q62: Which is your strong hand?
A: My right hand.
A: My right hand.


Q63: What made you start drawing Detective Conan?
Q63: What made you start drawing Detective Conan?
A: I wonder… because I like detectives.
A: I wonder… because I like detectives.


Q64: Why did you think of drawing a mystery series?
Q64: Why did you think of drawing a mystery series?
A: This too because I like detectives. (laugh)
A: This too because I like detectives. (laugh)


Q65: When did you come up with Detective Conan’s concept?
Q65: When did you come up with Detective Conan’s concept?
A: One week after I drew the last chapter for Yaiba.
A: One week after I drew the last chapter for Yaiba.


Q66: Who’s your favorite character in Detective Conan?
Q66: Who’s your favorite character in Detective Conan?
A: Uhm… Let’s just say Conan. (laugh)
A: Uhm… Let’s just say Conan. (laugh)


Q67: What’s your favorite case?
Q67: What’s your favorite case?
A: The bombing case with Takagi and Satō. I wonder if it came out well? (Volume 36–37)
A: The bombing case with Takagi and Satō. I wonder if it came out well? (Volume 36–37)


Q68: Who of the characters do you think resembles you?
Q68: Who of the characters do you think resembles you?
A: Everyone.
A: Everyone.


Q69: What was the trick that gave you the most trouble?
Q69: What was the trick that gave you the most trouble?
A: The case of the Sun’s and Moon’s code or something (volume 12). The editor fell asleep before looking it over. (laugh) ( Btw he means episode 163-164.)
A: The case of the Sun’s and Moon’s code or something (volume 12). The editor fell asleep before looking it over. (laugh) ( Btw he means episode 163-164.)


Q70: How can I make my drawings better?
Q70: How can I make my drawings better?
A: Draw a lot.
A: Draw a lot.


Q71: Please tell me how you felt when Detective Conan was made into an anime.
Q71: Please tell me how you felt when Detective Conan was made into an anime.
A: It felt good, and I profited from it! (laugh)
A: It felt good, and I profited from it! (laugh)


Q72: What was the hardest part to become a mangaka? — Very liberal translation.
Q72: What was the hardest part to become a mangaka? — Very liberal translation.
A: I guess coming up with the story.
A: I guess coming up with the story.


Q73: What is Conan-kun to you?
Q73: What is Conan-kun to you?
A: An impertinent brat. (laugh)
A: An impertinent brat. (laugh)


Q74: Will you make something else after Detective Conan ends?
Q74: Will you make something else after Detective Conan ends?
A: I wonder?
A: I wonder?


Q75: Will you ever appear in the manga, like in Yaiba?
Q75: Will you ever appear in the manga, like in Yaiba?
A: Oh, that’s true, I did appear in that… I don’t think I’ll appear in Detective Conan.
A: Oh, that’s true, I did appear in that… I don’t think I’ll appear in Detective Conan.


Q76: How many hours a day do you sleep?
Q76: How many hours a day do you sleep?
A: Well, during work, about 3 hours a day I guess. After I’m done I sleep a lot, though.
A: Well, during work, about 3 hours a day I guess. After I’m done I sleep a lot, though.


Q77: What manga did you like when you were a kid?
Q77: What manga did you like when you were a kid?
A: Lupin III and Ore wa Teppei.
A: Lupin III and Ore wa Teppei.


Q78: Do you not write novels?
Q78: Do you not write novels?
A: I don’t.
A: I don’t.


Q79: Can you perpetrate the perfect crime?
Q79: Can you perpetrate the perfect crime?
A: I might be able to. (laugh)
A: I might be able to. (laugh)


Q80: At what age did you start drawing manga?
Q80: At what age did you start drawing manga?
A: As far as scribbles go, I have always been drawing. – Liberal translation. He mentions drawing the character Nyarome when he was really young, I wasn’t sure how to fit that into the translation.
A: As far as scribbles go, I have always been drawing. – Liberal translation. He mentions drawing the character Nyarome when he was really young, I wasn’t sure how to fit that into the translation.


Q81: Do you often play video games?
Q81: Do you often play video games?
A: Lately I haven’t been able to…
A: Lately I haven’t been able to…


Q82: When did you think up your first trick?
Q82: When did you think up your first trick?
A: In elementary school, I often thought them up in my mind for fun.
A: In elementary school, I often thought them up in my mind for fun.


Q83: Are there people you respect?
Q83: Are there people you respect?
A: Kurosawa Akira, Chiba Tetsuya, Nagashima Shigeo. They’re my 3 great heroes.
A: Kurosawa Akira, Chiba Tetsuya, Nagashima Shigeo. They’re my 3 great heroes.


Q84: Did you do detective-like things as a kid?
Q84: Did you do detective-like things as a kid?
A: I did. (laugh)
A: I did. (laugh)


Q85: What mystery novel do you recommend?
Q85: What mystery novel do you recommend?
A: Sherlock Holmes.
A: Sherlock Holmes.


Q86: Who’s your favorite detective assistant?
Q86: Who’s your favorite detective assistant?
A: Watson.
A: Watson.


Q87: What do you like other than manga?
Q87: What do you like other than manga?
A: The Giants! — I think he’s referring to the Yomiuri Giants: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yomiuri_Giants
A: The Giants! — I think he’s referring to the Yomiuri Giants: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yomiuri_Giants


Q88: Are you happy?
Q88: Are you happy?
A: It’s complicated… (laugh)
A: It’s complicated… (laugh)


Q89: Have you ever figured out the culprit of a real crime?
Q89: Have you ever figured out the culprit of a real crime?
A: Takayama Minami has said it’s happened to her. (laugh)
A: Takayama Minami has said it’s happened to her. (laugh)


Q90: Do you not get scared when you draw murder scenes?
Q90: Do you not get scared when you draw murder scenes?
A: I don’t exactly because it’s drawn by me.
A: I don’t exactly because it’s drawn by me.


Q91: When did you start to like mysteries?
Q91: When did you start to like mysteries?
A: At about my second year in elementary school.
A: At about my second year in elementary school.


Q92: What do you do when you have a day off?
Q92: What do you do when you have a day off?
A: Watch baseball, sleep, or watch a movie.
A: Watch baseball, sleep, or watch a movie.


Q93: What sports do you like?
Q93: What sports do you like?
A: Baseball, soccer.
A: Baseball, soccer.


Q94: What soccer player from what team do you like?
Q94: What soccer player from what team do you like?
A: Brescia’s Baggio. — Italian player! (I’m Italian.)
A: Brescia’s Baggio. — Italian player! (I’m Italian.)


Q95: Are you a fan of soccer or a fan of baseball?
Q95: Are you a fan of soccer or a fan of baseball?
A: Both of them.
A: Both of them.


Q96: How many mystery novels have you read?
Q96: How many mystery novels have you read?
A: As many as there are stars.
A: As many as there are stars.


Q97: Why did you become a mangaka instead of a detective?
Q97: Why did you become a mangaka instead of a detective?
A: Because you need stamina to be a detective. (laugh)
A: Because you need stamina to be a detective. (laugh)


Q98: Are you as good as Conan at soccer?
Q98: Are you as good as Conan at soccer?
A: I’m not good.
A: I’m not good.


Q99: Fan books, illustration compilations, novels and such– I’d like you to make them.
Q99: Fan books, illustration compilations, novels and such– I’d like you to make them.
A: Understandable! (This book is one such thing!)
A: Understandable! (This book is one such thing!)


Q100: Can you make a lot of Detective Conan special broadcasts? — I think he means the stuff that’s like 2 hours long and with important cases.
Q100: Can you make a lot of Detective Conan special broadcasts? — I think he means the stuff that’s like 2 hours long and with important cases.
A: I hope so! — I think his Japanese answer means that it’s not up to him to decide it but he hopes so.
A: I hope so! — I think his Japanese answer means that it’s not up to him to decide it but he hopes so.


Q101: Can I get your sign?
Q101: Can I get your sign?
A: Getting a present from entering the raffle  
A: Getting a present from entering the raffle  


Q102: Will you broadcast Detective Conan in Brasil?
Q102: Will you broadcast Detective Conan in Brasil?
A: I don’t know.
A: I don’t know.
Editorial department: If a Brasilian TV station comes to us to buy it, it might happen.
Editorial department: If a Brasilian TV station comes to us to buy it, it might happen.


Q103: Will the Detective Conan calendar not come out anymore?
Q103: Will the Detective Conan calendar not come out anymore?
A: The 2003 version is currently on sale. Have you bought it?
A: The 2003 version is currently on sale. Have you bought it?
Editorial department: It might be already out of stock…
Editorial department: It might be already out of stock…


Q104: It would be nice if Detective Conan had gashapon!
Q104: It would be nice if Detective Conan had gashapon!
A: That’s true~!
A: That’s true~!


Q105: Who takes the photos for the front cover of the comics?
Q105: Who takes the photos for the front cover of the comics?
A: Those are borrowed.
A: Those are borrowed.
Editorial department: The photos are borrowed from a photo studio.
Editorial department: The photos are borrowed from a photo studio.


Q106: Why do you depict yourself as dying on the cover?
Q106: Why do you depict yourself as dying on the cover?
A: I started thinking it was funny, but lately I’m running out of material for ways to die. (laugh)
A: I started thinking it was funny, but lately I’m running out of material for ways to die. (laugh)


Q107: Any plans for a new series?
Q107: Any plans for a new series?
A: None.
A: None.


Q108: When will you draw the continuation of Magic Kaito?
Q108: When will you draw the continuation of Magic Kaito?
A: I drew it just a while ago! (Shonen Sunday 2002, number 34–35)  
A: I drew it just a while ago! (Shonen Sunday 2002, number 34–35)  


Q109: Will you not make a new Yaiba serialization?
Q109: Will you not make a new Yaiba serialization?
A: There are things I’d like to draw, but I think it’s fine to leave it as it is.
A: There are things I’d like to draw, but I think it’s fine to leave it as it is.


Q110: Are Detective Conan and Magic Kaito connected?
Q110: Are Detective Conan and Magic Kaito connected?
A: It’s complicated… (laugh)
A: It’s complicated… (laugh)


Q111: Is it true that Heiji-kun will play an important part in the next movie?
Q111: Is it true that Heiji-kun will play an important part in the next movie?
A: It’s true.
A: It’s true.


Q112: What’s the plot of the next movie?
Q112: What’s the plot of the next movie?
A: It’s based in Kyōto, with Heiji and Kazuha having major roles. Please watch it.</spoiler>
A: It’s based in Kyōto, with Heiji and Kazuha having major roles. Please watch it.</spoiler>


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Q1:What is Conan and Ran blood type ?
Q1:What is Conan and Ran blood type ?
A: I will leave it to your imagination.
A: I will leave it to your imagination.


Q2: Is Conan-kun completely fluent in his mother tongue?
Q2: Is Conan-kun completely fluent in his mother tongue?
A: Entirely.
A: Entirely.


Q3: Conan and Ai-chan, given their shrunken state, I wonder if their growth will extend from year to year ?
Q3: Conan and Ai-chan, given their shrunken state, I wonder if their growth will extend from year to year ?
A:...Who knows? Let's ask my brother the doctor (laughs).
A:...Who knows? Let's ask my brother the doctor (laughs).


Q4 correction: Why does Conan’s hair stand out in the back? Why did you make it like that?
Q4 correction: Why does Conan’s hair stand out in the back? Why did you make it like that?
A: It’s inspired by “Sally the Witch”. You wouldn’t know, would you… — (It’s a really old show.)
A: It’s inspired by “Sally the Witch”. You wouldn’t know, would you… — (It’s a really old show.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_the_Witch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_the_Witch


Q5: Conan's hair is always short. Does he get his hair cut?
Q5: Conan's hair is always short. Does he get his hair cut?
A: I think he does.
A: I think he does.


Q6: What is Conan's height? And Shinichi's?
Q6: What is Conan's height? And Shinichi's?
A: Conan's height has changed [over the course of the series]. Shinichi is 174 cm tall (the same as me).
A: Conan's height has changed [over the course of the series]. Shinichi is 174 cm tall (the same as me).


Q7:Conan friends knew about the name "Shinichi" in the movie ,do they know about "Shinichi" existence in the original work?
Q7:Conan friends knew about the name "Shinichi" in the movie ,do they know about "Shinichi" existence in the original work?
A: They may not know !
A: They may not know !


Q8: Haven't Conan's education fees increased?
Q8: Haven't Conan's education fees increased?
A: There's still the ten million yens that Conan's mother gave, right?  
A: There's still the ten million yens that Conan's mother gave, right?  


Q9: Why does Conan always keep his hands in his pocket?
Q9: Why does Conan always keep his hands in his pocket?
A: Because it's cool. (laugh)
A: Because it's cool. (laugh)


Q10: Why does Conan say ''Barou'' instead of ''Baka yarou''?
Q10: Why does Conan say ''Barou'' instead of ''Baka yarou''?
A: Because it's my favorite word.
A: Because it's my favorite word.


Q11: Why do Shinichi and Kid look alike?
Q11: Why do Shinichi and Kid look alike?
A: I... I can't say it (laugh)
A: I... I can't say it (laugh)


Q12: Doesn't Shinichi have friends? (apart from Heiji)
Q12: Doesn't Shinichi have friends? (apart from Heiji)
A: Doesn't he?
A: Doesn't he?


Q13: Is Shinichi going to appear in the movies?
Q13: Is Shinichi going to appear in the movies?
A: Looks like it! (laugh) In ''The Crossroads of the Ancien Capital''  
A: Looks like it! (laugh) In ''The Crossroads of the Ancien Capital''  


Q14: Shinichi and Ran's grandparents have never appeared?
Q14: Shinichi and Ran's grandparents have never appeared?
A: I don't want to think about it...  
A: I don't want to think about it...  


Q15: Do you think Ran is cute?
Q15: Do you think Ran is cute?
A: Well, yes.  
A: Well, yes.  


Q16: At what age did Ran began studying karate?
Q16: At what age did Ran began studying karate?
A : I don't know. (when she was in primary school, I think)
A : I don't know. (when she was in primary school, I think)


Q17: Who's the strongest, Ran or Kyogoku-san?
Q17: Who's the strongest, Ran or Kyogoku-san?
A: It's Kyogoku-san.  
A: It's Kyogoku-san.  


Q18: Since when are Ran and Sonoko best friends?
Q18: Since when are Ran and Sonoko best friends?
A: Since Primary School, I think.
A: Since Primary School, I think.


Q19: Why do Ran's head spike look like a horn?
Q19: Why do Ran's head spike look like a horn?
A: Who knows? That way, you can easily spot her from afar.  
A: Who knows? That way, you can easily spot her from afar.  


Q20: Ran has already got a love rival, but will Shinichi have one?
Q20: Ran has already got a love rival, but will Shinichi have one?
A: I'll do it one day!
A: I'll do it one day!


Q21: Is Ran little?
Q21: Is Ran little?
A: Who knows.
A: Who knows.


Q22: Who is Shuichi Akai?
Q22: Who is Shuichi Akai?
A: Who knows?  
A: Who knows?  


Q23: What is Shuichi Akai's codename?
Q23: What is Shuichi Akai's codename?
A: The Red Comet! (laugh) Or Char! (laugh)  
A: The Red Comet! (laugh) Or Char! (laugh)  


Q24: The young novelist who misread 1412 as ''Kid''... could it be Yusaku-san?
Q24: The young novelist who misread 1412 as ''Kid''... could it be Yusaku-san?
A: What? How do you know that? (laugh)
A: What? How do you know that? (laugh)


Q25: How old is Kaito Kid?
Q25: How old is Kaito Kid?
A: Read ''Magic Kaito''.  
A: Read ''Magic Kaito''.  


Q26: When is Kyogoku-san going to come back?
Q26: When is Kyogoku-san going to come back?
A: Who knows ? Do you want me to make him appear again?  
A: Who knows ? Do you want me to make him appear again?  


Q27: Do you think it's good to make Genta eat that much food?
Q27: Do you think it's good to make Genta eat that much food?
A: Isn't it?
A: Isn't it?


Q28: Why have Genta and Takagi got the same voice actor?
Q28: Why have Genta and Takagi got the same voice actor?
A: Because Takagi-san likes to work. (laugh)
A: Because Takagi-san likes to work. (laugh)


Q29: Why is Genta a bit bald?
Q29: Why is Genta a bit bald?
A: Ahahahah! Why? (laugh)
A: Ahahahah! Why? (laugh)


Q30: Is there going to be a new story with Kogoro and Eri?
Q30: Is there going to be a new story with Kogoro and Eri?
A: I'm going to write one!
A: I'm going to write one!


Q31: Could it be that the model for the Detective Boys is from ''Doraemon''?
Q31: Could it be that the model for the Detective Boys is from ''Doraemon''?
A: … maybe.  
A: … maybe.  


Q32: Who are Jodie-sensei and Shuichi Akai? Allies?
Q32: Who are Jodie-sensei and Shuichi Akai? Allies?
A: S-- stay tuned...  
A: S-- stay tuned...  


Q33: Jodie-sensei, Chris Vineyard and Vermouth are actually the same person, am I right?
Q33: Jodie-sensei, Chris Vineyard and Vermouth are actually the same person, am I right?
A: Huh ? Really? (laugh)
A: Huh ? Really? (laugh)


Q34: Is Jodie-sensei a good person?
Q34: Is Jodie-sensei a good person?
A: Does she look like one?
A: Does she look like one?


Q35: When will Takagi and Sato going to get married?
Q35: When will Takagi and Sato going to get married?
A: Stay tuned!
A: Stay tuned!


Q36: How old is Takagi?
Q36: How old is Takagi?
A: He's in his twenties, probably.
A: He's in his twenties, probably.


Q37: In which school club is Kazuha-san?
Q37: In which school club is Kazuha-san?
A: The aikido club.
A: The aikido club.


Q38: When did Ai Haibara-chan get her high-school diploma? Did she find a job?
Q38: When did Ai Haibara-chan get her high-school diploma? Did she find a job?
A: ... It's a mystery.  
A: ... It's a mystery.  


Q39: Don't you suffer even a bit when you draw Haibara's way haircut?
Q39: Don't you suffer even a bit when you draw Haibara's way haircut?
A: I think you may be right...?
A: I think you may be right...?


Q40: Could the given name of Ai Haibara, the detective assistant, come from the given name of the only women tective's assistant, Irene?
Q40: Could the given name of Ai Haibara, the detective assistant, come from the given name of the only women tective's assistant, Irene?
A: I see! (laugh)
A: I see! (laugh)


Q41: What is the brand of the cap Heiji always wears?
Q41: What is the brand of the cap Heiji always wears?
A: It's the cap of the White Socks.  
A: It's the cap of the White Socks.  


Q42: Could it be that Heiji is the second child, and that his brother could appear?
Q42: Could it be that Heiji is the second child, and that his brother could appear?
A: Isn't he an only child?
A: Isn't he an only child?


Q44: Are Heiji and Kazuha a thing? ('kuttsuku no')
Q44: Are Heiji and Kazuha a thing? ('kuttsuku no')
A: You want me to glue them? ('kuttsuite no')
A: You want me to glue them? ('kuttsuite no')


Q44: How comes Heiji speaks English?
Q44: How comes Heiji speaks English?
A: He studied it!  
A: He studied it!  


Q45: Where does the name 'Shiho Miyano' come from?
Q45: Where does the name 'Shiho Miyano' come from?
A: It's the name of a friend I speak with on the Internet. (laugh)
A: It's the name of a friend I speak with on the Internet. (laugh)


Q46: How many different uniforms does inspector Megure have?
Q46: How many different uniforms does inspector Megure have?
A: Many.
A: Many.


Q47: How old is Kogoro Mouri?
Q47: How old is Kogoro Mouri?
A: 38 years old.  
A: 38 years old.  


Q48: Are Kogoro-occhan and Eri going to be in conflict again?
Q48: Are Kogoro-occhan and Eri going to be in conflict again?
A: Se~cret! Do you want them to?  
A: Se~cret! Do you want them to?  


Q49: Is Yusaku-san tone deaf?
Q49: Is Yusaku-san tone deaf?
A: It looks like it!
A: It looks like it!


Q50: Is the Black Organization everywhere on the planet?
Q50: Is the Black Organization everywhere on the planet?
A: It is.  
A: It is.  


Q51: Are new Black Org members going to appear?
Q51: Are new Black Org members going to appear?
A: I'll probably make new members appear.
A: I'll probably make new members appear.


Q52: Do Gin and Vodka live together?
Q52: Do Gin and Vodka live together?
A: Wouldn't it be bad...?  
A: Wouldn't it be bad...?  


Q53: Could Ano Kata from the Men in Black be XXX?
Q53: Could Ano Kata from the Men in Black be XXX?
A: Huh? Why? (laugh)
A: Huh? Why? (laugh)


Q54: I would like to have the same glasses as Vodka.
Q54: I would like to have the same glasses as Vodka.
A: No, show your cute eyes!
A: No, show your cute eyes!


Q55: How many members does the Black Organization count?
Q55: How many members does the Black Organization count?
A: Ask Gin.
A: Ask Gin.


Q56: Who is the boss of the Black Organization?
Q56: Who is the boss of the Black Organization?
A: Ask Gin!
A: Ask Gin!


Q57: What is the Black Organization's goal?
Q57: What is the Black Organization's goal?
A: Ask Gin, I said!
A: Ask Gin, I said!


Q58: Were Gin and Haibara-san a thing before?
Q58: Were Gin and Haibara-san a thing before?
A: Hm?
A: Hm?


Q59: Is Gin older than 59 years?  
Q59: Is Gin older than 59 years?  
A: You have to ask him!
A: You have to ask him!


Q60: Is Kid going to take the path of 'Tasogare no Yakata'?
Q60: Is Kid going to take the path of 'Tasogare no Yakata'?
A: Hm... It could be interesting, if I had the time!
A: Hm... It could be interesting, if I had the time!


Q61: Has Hiroshi Agasa finished the APTX4869?
Q61: Has Hiroshi Agasa finished the APTX4869?
A: If he had finished it, there wouldn't be a story anymore!
A: If he had finished it, there wouldn't be a story anymore!


Q62: Please draw a story where Kaito Kid fights against Conan and Heiji! I want to watch these three characters fight, it's urgent!
Q62: Please draw a story where Kaito Kid fights against Conan and Heiji! I want to watch these three characters fight, it's urgent!
A: I want to see that too. (laugh)
A: I want to see that too. (laugh)


Q63: Please draw the first meeting between Shinichi and Ran.
Q63: Please draw the first meeting between Shinichi and Ran.
A: I would like to do it.
A: I would like to do it.


Q64: In the Mermaid Case, how did Heiji and Kazuha do to climb the cliff?
Q64: In the Mermaid Case, how did Heiji and Kazuha do to climb the cliff?
A: Courage, courage!  
A: Courage, courage!  


Q65: You started drawing the manga nine years ago, and the anime started seven years ago. Byt how many days have passed in Conan?
Q65: You started drawing the manga nine years ago, and the anime started seven years ago. Byt how many days have passed in Conan?
A: Have days passed? (laugh)
A: Have days passed? (laugh)


Q66: Are the power-enhancing shoes machine-washable?
Q66: Are the power-enhancing shoes machine-washable?
A: It would destroy them. (laugh)
A: It would destroy them. (laugh)


Q67: Does Baikal really exist?
Q67: Does Baikal really exist?
A: It exists!
A: It exists!


Q68: He rarely used them before, but doesn't Conan use his suspenders anymore?
Q68: He rarely used them before, but doesn't Conan use his suspenders anymore?
A: I had forgotten about them... (laugh)
A: I had forgotten about them... (laugh)


Q69: Where can I buy a voice-changing bow tie?
Q69: Where can I buy a voice-changing bow tie?
A: You can't!
A: You can't!


Q70: Why isn't the bento fax used anymore?
Q70: Why isn't the bento fax used anymore?
A: Because it's inconvenient...
A: Because it's inconvenient...


Q71: When you started drawing Conan, how many years did you think it would last?
Q71: When you started drawing Conan, how many years did you think it would last?
A: Six months. (laugh)  
A: Six months. (laugh)  


Q72: What was the biggest difficulty when you started drawing Conan?
Q72: What was the biggest difficulty when you started drawing Conan?
A: I often forgot to draw the glasses. The first time, I had entirely forgotten about them. Sometimes, I drew them on Ayumi-chan. (laugh)  
A: I often forgot to draw the glasses. The first time, I had entirely forgotten about them. Sometimes, I drew them on Ayumi-chan. (laugh)  


Q73: Is Aoyama-sensei good in music?
Q73: Is Aoyama-sensei good in music?
A: I'm tone-deaf, just like Conan.
A: I'm tone-deaf, just like Conan.


Q74: If you shrank like Conan, what would you do, Aoyama-sensei?
Q74: If you shrank like Conan, what would you do, Aoyama-sensei?
A: I would go to the baths with Ran. (laugh)
A: I would go to the baths with Ran. (laugh)


Q75: When you draw the cases, where do you take inspiration from?
Q75: When you draw the cases, where do you take inspiration from?
A: While in holidays, I draw a sketch of damaged cars, as homework! Then, the police tells me if it could be an accident or not. (laugh)
A: While in holidays, I draw a sketch of damaged cars, as homework! Then, the police tells me if it could be an accident or not. (laugh)


Q76: Aoyama-sensei, do you watch Conan?
Q76: Aoyama-sensei, do you watch Conan?
A: Of course! (I record the episode each week)
A: Of course! (I record the episode each week)


Q77: Do you drink oolon tea from Suntory?
Q77: Do you drink oolon tea from Suntory?
A: Of course! (laugh)
A: Of course! (laugh)


Q78: Aoyama-sensei, are you a sherlockian?
Q78: Aoyama-sensei, are you a sherlockian?
A: Of course! ♥  
A: Of course! ♥  


Q79: Aoyama-sensei, you're a man, so how do you manage to understand the feelings of a woman?
Q79: Aoyama-sensei, you're a man, so how do you manage to understand the feelings of a woman?
A: No, I don't manage to do it... although a little bit, recently... (laugh)
A: No, I don't manage to do it... although a little bit, recently... (laugh)


Q80: How did you meet your assistants?
Q80: How did you meet your assistants?
A: We were friends or kohai during college.
A: We were friends or kohai during college.


Q81: What do you want to do the most recently?
Q81: What do you want to do the most recently?
A: Some sleep!  
A: Some sleep!  


Q82: I would like to see Sensei's face somewhere else than on drawings!
Q82: I would like to see Sensei's face somewhere else than on drawings!
A: ... I'm not that an important person (laugh) (go read page 142 of this book!)  
A: ... I'm not that an important person (laugh) (go read page 142 of this book!)  


Q83: Are the English sentences in the scenes where characters talk in English correct?
Q83: Are the English sentences in the scenes where characters talk in English correct?
A: I ask someone who's skilled in English to correct the dialogues, so I think they are correct.  
A: I ask someone who's skilled in English to correct the dialogues, so I think they are correct.  


Q84: Why are many childhood friends in love?
Q84: Why are many childhood friends in love?
A: Because it's easy to set up.
A: Because it's easy to set up.


Q85: Do you have a music in mind when you draw a story?
Q85: Do you have a music in mind when you draw a story?
A: I've got the melody from "Ninzaburo Furuhata" in my head (laugh)  
A: I've got the melody from "Ninzaburo Furuhata" in my head (laugh)  


Q86: Do you like Gundam?
Q86: Do you like Gundam?
A: I love it!  
A: I love it!  


Q87: I want to see another confrontation between Kid and Conan!
Q87: I want to see another confrontation between Kid and Conan!
A: I want to see that too!
A: I want to see that too!


Q88: Do you intend to get married?
Q88: Do you intend to get married?
A: Who knows... (laugh)
A: Who knows... (laugh)


Q89: How long does it take you to do a script?
Q89: How long does it take you to do a script?
A: The underdrawings taked two hours, the pen one hour, and it takes me one hour to do the finishing touches. It's very organized!
A: The underdrawings taked two hours, the pen one hour, and it takes me one hour to do the finishing touches. It's very organized!


Q90: Where does the name "Gosho" come from?
Q90: Where does the name "Gosho" come from?
A: My parents gave me this name, they wanted me to be proud! (it's my real name)
A: My parents gave me this name, they wanted me to be proud! (it's my real name)


Q91: How do you manage to color Conan?
Q91: How do you manage to color Conan?
A: You'll understand by buying the album! (laugh)
A: You'll understand by buying the album! (laugh)
Edit : You'll have to ask so it can be published!
Edit : You'll have to ask so it can be published!


Q92: Are there still many things you want to do in Conan?
Q92: Are there still many things you want to do in Conan?
A: Lots of things!
A: Lots of things!


Q93: There are many reasons why characters fall in love with each other... Are these reasons taken from real-life experiences you had in your life, Aoyama-sensei?
Q93: There are many reasons why characters fall in love with each other... Are these reasons taken from real-life experiences you had in your life, Aoyama-sensei?
A: No (laugh)  
A: No (laugh)  


Q94: Is there a rule you decided in Conan?
Q94: Is there a rule you decided in Conan?
A: Conan will never cry. (see page 143)
A: Conan will never cry. (see page 143)


Q95: How many months does it take you to publish one volume?
Q95: How many months does it take you to publish one volume?
A: About three months.
A: About three months.


Q96: Why is your self-portrait based on an eggplant?
Q96: Why is your self-portrait based on an eggplant?
A: Leave me alone.  
A: Leave me alone.  


Q97: Why does it look like there is an orange on your head on your self-portraits?
Q97: Why does it look like there is an orange on your head on your self-portraits?
A: Leave me alone, I said.
A: Leave me alone, I said.


Q98: Who is the guy with a pineapple-shaped head on all the volumes?
Q98: Who is the guy with a pineapple-shaped head on all the volumes?
A: It's me! (laugh)
A: It's me! (laugh)


Q99: I'm always happy when there is a colored page! And you?
Q99: I'm always happy when there is a colored page! And you?
A: Me too!
A: Me too!


Q100: Isn't it hard, to follow the schedule of publishing?
Q100: Isn't it hard, to follow the schedule of publishing?
A: It's hard, but funny!  
A: It's hard, but funny!  


Q101: Are you friends with manga artists of the Shonen Sunday?
Q101: Are you friends with manga artists of the Shonen Sunday?
A: Mitsuru Adachi-sensei, Kazuhiro Fujita-sensei, Hiroyuki Nishimori-sensei and Rumiko Takahashi-sensei. I met them at parties.
A: Mitsuru Adachi-sensei, Kazuhiro Fujita-sensei, Hiroyuki Nishimori-sensei and Rumiko Takahashi-sensei. I met them at parties.


Q102: What do you talk about with your colleagues?
Q102: What do you talk about with your colleagues?
A: Giants and soccer.
A: Giants and soccer.


Q103: I want to make a living by drawing mangas! What do you think?
Q103: I want to make a living by drawing mangas! What do you think?
A: What do you mean?
A: What do you mean?


Q104: JI want you to draw a story about Shinichi's birthday, and on Ran and Heiji's birthday too!
Q104: JI want you to draw a story about Shinichi's birthday, and on Ran and Heiji's birthday too!
A: Fufufu, stay tuned.
A: Fufufu, stay tuned.


Q105 : What is your type of music? Of musician?
Q105 : What is your type of music? Of musician?
A: Tatsuro Yamashita, Eiichi Otaka, Collector.
A: Tatsuro Yamashita, Eiichi Otaka, Collector.


Q106: Have you done a world tour?
Q106: Have you done a world tour?
A: How could I have done that?
A: How could I have done that?


Q107: Please, do a movie only with only Sango Yokomizo!
Q107: Please, do a movie only with only Sango Yokomizo!
A: Hm...
A: Hm...


Q108: What is the most important thing in your eyes?
Q108: What is the most important thing in your eyes?
A: My sleep time!
A: My sleep time!


Q109: Sensei's favorite color is red, right?
Q109: Sensei's favorite color is red, right?
A: It's blue/violet, actually.  
A: It's blue/violet, actually.  


Q110: Have you read mangas by other manga artists?
Q110: Have you read mangas by other manga artists?
A: I'm a fan of "Vagabond".  
A: I'm a fan of "Vagabond".  
Q111: If you could have the bat of either Nagashima Shigeo or Babe Ruth, which would you choose?
A: Mister! (Nagashima’s.)
TN: “Mister” was one of Nagashima’s nicknames.


Q112: To which address can I send a fanletter?
Q112: To which address can I send a fanletter?
A: To the address of the Shonen Sunday!
A: To the address of the Shonen Sunday!


Q113: How many fanletters do you get? Do you read all of them?
Q113: How many fanletters do you get? Do you read all of them?
A: The number varies. I read all of them!
A: The number varies. I read all of them!


Q114: What do you do after reading a fanletter?
Q114: What do you do after reading a fanletter?
A: I put it in a drawer.
A: I put it in a drawer.


Q155: What is My Boom?
Q115: What is My Boom?
 
A: Yankees Matsui !
A: Yankees Matsui !


Q116: Do you like Fujiko Mine?
Q116: Do you like Fujiko Mine?
A: I love her <3
A: I love her <3


Q117: Have you ever been to London?
Q117: Have you ever been to London?
A: I would like to!
A: I would like to!


Q118: What is your motto?
Q118: What is your motto?
A: One bullet in the shoulder, love will win!</spoiler>
A: One bullet in the shoulder, love will win!</spoiler>


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A: Who knows?
A: Who knows?
Q101: Which of Professor Agasa’s inventions would you like to have? And how would you use it?
A: The stun-gun wristwatch. I would put to sleep by boss. (laugh)


Q102: Aoyama-sensei, you should have your hometown be the setting for a case!
Q102: Aoyama-sensei, you should have your hometown be the setting for a case!
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A: Hm... Should I do it or not...?
A: Hm... Should I do it or not...?


Q8: Will Conan be in Shinichi Kudo's body for the final showdown?
Q8: Will Conan be in Shinichi Kudo's body for the final showdown?  


A: Stay tuned.
A: Stay tuned.
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A: They're dark circles. They all have threatening gazes.
A: They're dark circles. They all have threatening gazes.
Q106: I want you to draw Amuro-kun with dots as eyes!
A: Huh? Didn’t I already draw that? (laugh)


Q107: If you were involved in a case, Aoyama-sensei, would you try and deduce it?
Q107: If you were involved in a case, Aoyama-sensei, would you try and deduce it?
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A: It was Kurosawa before, now, it's Uchida.
A: It was Kurosawa before, now, it's Uchida.
Q117: Who’s your favorite movie director?
A: Long ago it was Kurosawa Akira. Now it’s Uchida Kenji I guess?


Q118: Wich character tires you the most to draw?
Q118: Wich character tires you the most to draw?
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A: Chihayafuru.
A: Chihayafuru.
Q127: What is something you enjoy?
A: Ka–Ka–KanColle.


Q128: How can I do so that my question appears in the SDB 80+?
Q128: How can I do so that my question appears in the SDB 80+?

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