Wondering when Detective Conan (Case Closed) will end? Here is what creator Gosho Aoyama has said, where the manga and anime stand in October 2026, and what is still unknown.
For more than 30 years, Detective Conan (Case Closed) has captivated audiences worldwide with its intricate mysteries, captivating characters, and thrilling plotlines.
However, as the series progresses, fans eagerly await the day when the truth behind Conan Edogawa’s transformation and the identity of the Black Organization are finally revealed.
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When Will Detective Conan End?
There is no official end date. As of October 2026 the manga is still running in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday, where it started in 1994, and the TV anime has been on air in Japan since 1996. On a Japanese TV broadcast on 15 August 2026, Aoyama said he has already drafted the rough layouts (the "name") for the final chapter, but he gave no date and no story details (source).
Does Detective Conan Have An Ending?
Yes. Aoyama has said he has planned the ending and has drafted the rough layouts for the final chapter. He has not said when it will be published, and neither he nor Shogakukan has announced an end date.
The Detective Conan anime has been airing since 1996 and is one of the longest-running anime series in Japan.
This is where the opinions of most fans are divided as some of them perceive that the length of the show has been dragged unnecessarily.
Some fans believe that the storyline of Detective Conan hasn’t gone anywhere new and only a few modifications in the storyline was made over the last few years.
Most of the fans genuinely miss the old thrill they experience when watching Detective Conan and think it should come to an end very soon.
Meanwhile, some fans think it’s acceptable for a mystery thriller anime like Detective Conan to have an overwhelming amount of episodes because most viewers love mystery and would want to see more of it.
The most loyal Detective Conan fans aren’t bothered about the exact episode count of the series but are only excited by the mysteries that are solved in the episodes.
Despite what fans may or may not think, all the praise and credit belongs to Gosho Aoyama and his team for still entertaining the fans with their enthralling storylines and intriguing character developments after more than three decades.
Is Detective Conan still running in 2026?
Yes. As of October 2026, Detective Conan (Case Closed) is still running. The manga is serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday, the anime is still airing in Japan, and no end date has been announced.
Why Did Detective Conan Stop Airing?
Detective Conan, also known as Case Closed, is still airing in Japan and has not been canceled. The anime premiered in 1996 and is still ongoing. Outside Japan, the Funimation English dub stopped after 130 episodes.
Detective Conan producers signed a contract with Funimation to air the show in western countries in English dub with a different name, that is Case Closed, and also changed the name of the characters.
This was what brought the spotlight into the mystery show which gained fame all over the world.
However, this didn’t stop the loyal fan base of Detective Conan from viewing their favorite show. They were ready to watch the thrilling series in the Japanese version and with English subtitles.
When Will Detective Conan’s Anime End?
It’s yet unclear when the Detective Conan anime might come to an end because the creator of the manga, Gosho Aoyama hasn’t revealed its finale.
This hasn’t stopped Detective Conan fans from speculating theories about the end of their favorite show and we’ve broken a few theories down below.
One of many theories states that the Detective Conan anime will not end anytime soon. This is due to the pace of how the storyline developed over the past few years.
If you’ve seen the anime you’ll know that the storyline is dragged throughout the episodes where some new details about the Black Organization are revealed and the next episodes are more focused on character development.
Another theory is that Aoyama has prepared a big finale to reward fans who have followed the series for decades.
This could be because the fans of Detective Conan have remained loyal to the anime despite it continuing for a long period of time and Gosho wants to provide the fans with what will make them happy.
Other fans expect the anime to keep going for as long as Aoyama keeps writing the manga.
Aoyama has said he has drafted the rough layouts for the final chapter, but he has not given a date.
When Will Detective Conan End: FAQs
Will Conan ever return to normal permanently?
Conan Edogawa or Jimmy Kudo is the protagonist of the Detective Conan series. Previously known as Jimmy, is a high school boy who works as a detective. He gets ambushed by a criminal who forcefully feeds him a pill that turns him into a child. In some episodes of the show, Conan can be seen returning back to his original shape.
How long would it take to finish Detective Conan?
The anime has more than 1,000 episodes, plus the yearly theatrical films. At about 25 minutes an episode, watching every TV episode takes more than 400 hours.
Does Detective Conan have ending?
Not yet. No end date has been announced. Aoyama has said he has planned the ending and drafted the final chapter's layouts, but he has not shared any details.
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