Detective Conan (1996)
Detective Conan is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Detective Conan ranks near the top of the current Japanese series crop. It carries an 8.0/10 on TMDB across 788 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with a crime streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 788 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
The son of a world famous mystery writer, Jimmy Kudo, has achieved his own notoriety by assisting the local police as a student detective. He has always been able to solve the most difficult of criminal cases using his wits and power of reason.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Crime |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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