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名探偵コナン [Meitantei Conan] #69
Case Closed, Vol. 69: The Shape of Murder
Following an anonymous tip, Richard Moore travels to a remote inn to catch a murderer. Instead he finds evidence of river monsters! Conan is sure the killer is all too human, but then Rachel sees one of the legendary creatures for herself...
Then Conan visits a hot spring where a movie crew’s crime drama is interrupted by a real murder. And at a romantic chocolate-themed party, the host samples a not-so-sweet bite of cyanide!
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 18, 2010
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Gosho Aoyama
981 books1,205 followersGosho Aoyama (青山剛昌) is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known as the creator of the manga series Detective Conan (known in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as Case Closed).
Aoyama made his debut as a manga artist with the work Chotto Matte which was published in the weekly magazine Shōnen Sunday on winter of 1987. Shortly after that, another work by Aoyama, Magic Kaito, was published on the same magazine.
Aoyama made his debut as a manga artist with the work Chotto Matte which was published in the weekly magazine Shōnen Sunday on winter of 1987. Shortly after that, another work by Aoyama, Magic Kaito, was published on the same magazine.
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February 2, 2022
65% | B- | Great
"That's right. If we separate...we'll end up like that boy"
Sometimes I just like to pick a random volume of Case Closed / Detective Conan off my shelf to quench my mystery craving. This isn't Aoyama's strongest entry, but there are some fun stories nevertheless. A few of these kind of have an obvious culprit, yet they still manage to throw in a few surprises when it comes to motive and execution. Whilst The White Day Murder isn't my favourite, it has my favourite ending of the bunch. As usual, an enjoyable read over all.
"That's right. If we separate...we'll end up like that boy"
Featuring three full cases: The Client from the Deep, Murder in the Steam and The White Day Murder, as well as the start of Air on the G String
Sometimes I just like to pick a random volume of Case Closed / Detective Conan off my shelf to quench my mystery craving. This isn't Aoyama's strongest entry, but there are some fun stories nevertheless. A few of these kind of have an obvious culprit, yet they still manage to throw in a few surprises when it comes to motive and execution. Whilst The White Day Murder isn't my favourite, it has my favourite ending of the bunch. As usual, an enjoyable read over all.
May 21, 2019
Not the strongest volume, but it definitely satisfied my Case Closed craving. That cliffhanger ending, though! I can't wait to find out what happens.
July 18, 2022
ya danos a la organización
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2024
3.5 stars.
November 1, 2024
I’m relieved that the final chapters managed to redeem this volume. The Kappa case was frustrating, and the resolution left me feeling unsatisfied. Typically, Case Closed shines by balancing humor, mystery, and a bit of warmth, but this time it felt a bit off. Thankfully, the later chapters brought back some of that classic charm I look forward to in the series.
August 9, 2024
This volume of Case Closed begins with Detective Moore heading out with Detective Conan and Rachel to look into a murder that occurred 11 years ago. As usual, it is not as simple as it seems and there are some very interesting twists that makes this story stand out as an absolute gem! Next story involves a murder at a Hot Spring! This story has a film crew along with actors and actresses there and makes for an entertaining story. The next story is a rare storytelling technique, but we get to see the murderer before they commit the crime, and then get the joy of watching Detective Conan solve it. I like that this is done very sparingly but admit to really being drawn in when done right, which this story I believe does. The real reason behind this technique is not always who did it, but the motive! I thought it was very interesting how it all played out. The final story contains the Junior Detectives, and it not completed in this volume...so stay tuned for volume 70!
May 6, 2025
The first murder mystery about a 10 year old drowning of an 11 year old boy that someone lures Mori to solve as a murder (by anonymous note), and just gets more and more sad. Then Agasa and the detective boys vacation at a resort with hot springs, where a group of movie makers are researching for a movie that takes place in hot springs, when the perverted screen writer turns up dead; a discovery that causes Conan to see more of Haibara and Ayumi than he should! Very funny. Next, Conan has to prove a candy factory owner was murdered by his co-owner / wife, but her alibi is actually provided by Ran! Finally, we start a story about a creepy villa that seems to be the hiding place of a piano prodigy. Very good volume.
August 26, 2025
Se io riuscissi ad inserire tutti e dodici i volumi di Detective Conan che mi mancano entro stanotte, sarei in pari con tutte le mie letture per la prima volta da mesi. Forse addirittura dall'anno scorso.
Conan vede Ai e Ayumi avvolte solo da un asciugamano. C'è un cadavere di mezzo quindi lui ha occhi solo per il cadavere. Ma Ai si deve per forza vendicare... :-)
Conan vede Ai e Ayumi avvolte solo da un asciugamano. C'è un cadavere di mezzo quindi lui ha occhi solo per il cadavere. Ma Ai si deve per forza vendicare... :-)
March 26, 2017
gara-gara kappa jadi inget mainan yokai watch
August 27, 2017
Baru beberapa halaman sudah ngantuk...
Baru beberapa halaman lalu mengerjakan hal lain...
Belum istirahat total selama 1 minggu, belum fit ini... *Lol
Baru beberapa halaman lalu mengerjakan hal lain...
Belum istirahat total selama 1 minggu, belum fit ini... *Lol
September 8, 2018
the ending of the white day case was super cute :3
October 22, 2019
foolish mortel could not even write an acceptable book I smite theeeeee.
January 29, 2022
this was such a cute arc love the white day chapters😂💕
April 1, 2024
i picked up this book from library since i purchased the volumn 68, 5 star for the childwood memories. But I have to say, in English version, Names of characters translated into Jimmy and Racheal really disappoint me.
May 2, 2025
★★★✭☆
July 31, 2017
Proper review to follow
One Word Rec.: READ
Rating: 5 🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍
Aoyama Gosho; DETECTIVE CONAN [Meitantei Conan #69]
e/read online; genre: { manga, mystery, shounen }; shelves: |comics, GN, manga, manhua, manhwa|
General Synopsis:
As mentioned above, I am going to write a proper review for this soon, but I have a few books ahead of this one in the queue, so I cannot stop reading DC NOW! That's sacrilege. I have decided to read all the chapters available up to now (we are almost to 1000!) As you can see, I am totally fangirling over here and I don't care, because this is one of my favorite manga series, ever! But all of this aside, there are a few things I wanted to list so I don't need to go back and look everything up when I do finally sit down and write my fangirl review. ✌🏻
V.69, includes Files 719 - 729
DO NOT click on the spoiler link if you don't want to read all the cases in this volume, because it will ruin it for you. On the other hand, if you're a fan like me or are looking for a certain case (and please note, these are how I have set the cases), etc. click away, that's why it's there.
Another spoiler link, so don't click if you don't want to ruin this manga. I am going to include the characters introduced or as the series continues are in this volume. Personally, I think us DC fans love certain characters more than other (yes, Heiji, I mean you!), so sometimes when we are re-reading this series (like all the time!) you might wish to start at a specific case or start when a certain character is involved.
Characters in this volume:
Personal Opinion:
#1, I never call this CASE CLOSED. If you do, you're not a true fan of this series, so don't even bother reading my review or my personal opinions. I'm sorry if I offend you, but you offended me first by telling me you want to read CASE CLOSED or you just love Jimmy.
#2, as you can tell by #1, I read this online. I would never waste my money buying a manga series in english that cannot get the name correct and mess up the main characters to make it appear more "ENGLISH." I am so happy I don't run a blog and this isn't a review on Sailor Moon, #1, because I have a huge soap box tirade against DiC. I also don't think there is anything against reading something online. Comics, which is what manga are, are meant to be read and shared and sometimes paying over $10 is too much in my opinion. Plus, I read the newest chapters as soon as they are released from Japan, because I would never miss a release of DC. So this is my personal shout out to you translators from me, Thank You!
One Word Rec.: READ
Rating: 5 🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍
Aoyama Gosho; DETECTIVE CONAN [Meitantei Conan #69]
e/read online; genre: { manga, mystery, shounen }; shelves: |comics, GN, manga, manhua, manhwa|
General Synopsis:
As mentioned above, I am going to write a proper review for this soon, but I have a few books ahead of this one in the queue, so I cannot stop reading DC NOW! That's sacrilege. I have decided to read all the chapters available up to now (we are almost to 1000!) As you can see, I am totally fangirling over here and I don't care, because this is one of my favorite manga series, ever! But all of this aside, there are a few things I wanted to list so I don't need to go back and look everything up when I do finally sit down and write my fangirl review. ✌🏻
V.69, includes Files 719 - 729
DO NOT click on the spoiler link if you don't want to read all the cases in this volume, because it will ruin it for you. On the other hand, if you're a fan like me or are looking for a certain case (and please note, these are how I have set the cases), etc. click away, that's why it's there.
Another spoiler link, so don't click if you don't want to ruin this manga. I am going to include the characters introduced or as the series continues are in this volume. Personally, I think us DC fans love certain characters more than other (yes, Heiji, I mean you!), so sometimes when we are re-reading this series (like all the time!) you might wish to start at a specific case or start when a certain character is involved.
Characters in this volume:
Personal Opinion:
#1, I never call this CASE CLOSED. If you do, you're not a true fan of this series, so don't even bother reading my review or my personal opinions. I'm sorry if I offend you, but you offended me first by telling me you want to read CASE CLOSED or you just love Jimmy.
#2, as you can tell by #1, I read this online. I would never waste my money buying a manga series in english that cannot get the name correct and mess up the main characters to make it appear more "ENGLISH." I am so happy I don't run a blog and this isn't a review on Sailor Moon, #1, because I have a huge soap box tirade against DiC. I also don't think there is anything against reading something online. Comics, which is what manga are, are meant to be read and shared and sometimes paying over $10 is too much in my opinion. Plus, I read the newest chapters as soon as they are released from Japan, because I would never miss a release of DC. So this is my personal shout out to you translators from me, Thank You!
March 9, 2025
THE KAPPA'S CURSE: A TRAGEDY REVISITED
Kogoro, Conan, and Ran are lured to the Koura Inn by a mysterious letter, hinting at a murderer tied to a tragic flood from eleven years ago. A chilling encounter with a kappa-like figure at the river deepens the mystery. When the inn's owner—who is also the father of the deceased boy—is found drowned in the attic, Conan faces the challenge of uncovering how the killer transported reservoir water without leaving a trace.
BLOOD IN THE BATH: THE ONSEN DRAMA MURDER
Professor Agasa takes the Detective Boys to an onsen, where Haibara and Ayumi stumble upon a scriptwriter's body in the women’s bath. Though the police suspect an accident, Conan uncovers pools of water on the victim’s body—evidence that the murderer washed away blood. The suspects are the three cast members of the drama, and Conan races to unravel who exploited the steamy setting to commit the perfect crime.
THE BITTER TASTE OF WHITE CHOCOLATE: A DEADLY DECEPTION
Kogoro stars in a White Day commercial and attends the chocolate company's party with Conan and Ran. When the company president suddenly collapses and dies from cyanide poisoning, suspicion falls on his wife. Despite evidence pointing to suicide, Conan senses foul play. A shattered glass of lemon tea and a poisoned medicinal wafer hold the key to exposing the cunning method behind the murder.
Kogoro, Conan, and Ran are lured to the Koura Inn by a mysterious letter, hinting at a murderer tied to a tragic flood from eleven years ago. A chilling encounter with a kappa-like figure at the river deepens the mystery. When the inn's owner—who is also the father of the deceased boy—is found drowned in the attic, Conan faces the challenge of uncovering how the killer transported reservoir water without leaving a trace.
BLOOD IN THE BATH: THE ONSEN DRAMA MURDER
Professor Agasa takes the Detective Boys to an onsen, where Haibara and Ayumi stumble upon a scriptwriter's body in the women’s bath. Though the police suspect an accident, Conan uncovers pools of water on the victim’s body—evidence that the murderer washed away blood. The suspects are the three cast members of the drama, and Conan races to unravel who exploited the steamy setting to commit the perfect crime.
THE BITTER TASTE OF WHITE CHOCOLATE: A DEADLY DECEPTION
Kogoro stars in a White Day commercial and attends the chocolate company's party with Conan and Ran. When the company president suddenly collapses and dies from cyanide poisoning, suspicion falls on his wife. Despite evidence pointing to suicide, Conan senses foul play. A shattered glass of lemon tea and a poisoned medicinal wafer hold the key to exposing the cunning method behind the murder.
April 13, 2014
Der 69. Band beginnt diesmal eigenständig und neu und hat selbst aber natürlich ein offenes Ende ;)
In diesem Band kommen weder KID, noch Heiji (seit 2 Bänden!), noch die schwarze Organisation vor. Und ich komme hier um vor Neugier, weil ich doch wissen will, wie es mit der Grundstory weitergeht - die gerade so richtig spannend wurde.
Aber nun gut, in diesem Band gibt es stattdessen also einige kleinere Fälle mit den Detektive Boys und Kogoro und Ran. Diese beiden Kombinationen wechseln sich in dem Manga ab und es sind kleine, aber feine Fälle und ein paar interessante Begebenheiten.
Definitiv lesenswert, aber es gibt hier keine neuen Erkenntnisse. ;)
In diesem Band kommen weder KID, noch Heiji (seit 2 Bänden!), noch die schwarze Organisation vor. Und ich komme hier um vor Neugier, weil ich doch wissen will, wie es mit der Grundstory weitergeht - die gerade so richtig spannend wurde.
Aber nun gut, in diesem Band gibt es stattdessen also einige kleinere Fälle mit den Detektive Boys und Kogoro und Ran. Diese beiden Kombinationen wechseln sich in dem Manga ab und es sind kleine, aber feine Fälle und ein paar interessante Begebenheiten.
Definitiv lesenswert, aber es gibt hier keine neuen Erkenntnisse. ;)
October 20, 2012
* cerita pembunuhan di desa tempat legenda kappa kurang greget, motif buat membunuh rasanya terlalu dibuat-buat (hihi lucu ada kappa :p sayang gak ada conan pakai baju kappa)
* pembunuhan di pemandian air panas yang bikin lucu pembalasan ai ke conan, haha... mata di balas mata.
* pembunuhan white days pelakunya udah dikasih tau diawal, ceritanya lebih ke white days nya sih, sweet (tapi kasian ran gak ketemu shinici mulu :p)
* terakhir ada kasus buat para detektif cilik pas mereka kehujanan dan berteduh di sebuah rumah kosong. gak sabar buat seri selanjutnya :D
* pembunuhan di pemandian air panas yang bikin lucu pembalasan ai ke conan, haha... mata di balas mata.
* pembunuhan white days pelakunya udah dikasih tau diawal, ceritanya lebih ke white days nya sih, sweet (tapi kasian ran gak ketemu shinici mulu :p)
* terakhir ada kasus buat para detektif cilik pas mereka kehujanan dan berteduh di sebuah rumah kosong. gak sabar buat seri selanjutnya :D
October 22, 2012
Kasusnya nggak seseru yang biasanya....
Tapi ada beberapa bagian yang menarik di volume ini, yaitu waktu Ai balas perbuatan Conan (Mata di balas Mata),, ihhh itu luu deh...
Sedangkan di bagian white day,,, ada sweet moment yg dialami Ran (yah,, walaupun nggak nunjukin wujud aslinya, setidaknya Shinichi udah berhasil bikin Ran berhenti nangis.. :) )
Tapi ada beberapa bagian yang menarik di volume ini, yaitu waktu Ai balas perbuatan Conan (Mata di balas Mata),, ihhh itu luu deh...
Sedangkan di bagian white day,,, ada sweet moment yg dialami Ran (yah,, walaupun nggak nunjukin wujud aslinya, setidaknya Shinichi udah berhasil bikin Ran berhenti nangis.. :) )
October 11, 2012
ho... baca yg seri ini lebih cepet daripada yg nomer 68. kasusnya gak terlalu rumit dan lebih gampang dibayangin trik-triknya. :-D
October 13, 2012
Cerita 1 Klien dari dasar kolam: sayang banget ya jadi membunuh orang yang tidak berdosa.
cerita berikutnya masih menarik, duh kapan ya Conan tamat....lama banget
cerita berikutnya masih menarik, duh kapan ya Conan tamat....lama banget
December 19, 2012
Ikut bahagia liat para cewek dapat bingkisan di hari White Day, so sweeet...
Siip, nambah referensi lagi tentang musik, now playing Air on The G String...
Siip, nambah referensi lagi tentang musik, now playing Air on The G String...
November 3, 2012
ada yg lucu di sini..ketika ai balas dendam ke conan..d kasih bubuk cabe..tega bener ya si ai itu..kelihatan klo dia emang bukan anak2.. :D
November 4, 2012
More and more homicide.
November 6, 2012
sukaaaaa banget sama case yang white day hihi :'>
jadi penasaran nih sama lanjutan dari case the air on a g-string(?) *eh bener ga tuh*
volume berikutnya cepetaaaaan dong terbitnyaaaa!
jadi penasaran nih sama lanjutan dari case the air on a g-string(?) *eh bener ga tuh*
volume berikutnya cepetaaaaan dong terbitnyaaaa!
December 9, 2012
Haibara kejam!!
February 1, 2013
Dari awal sampai akhir penyebab kasus adalah balas dendam. dendam itu sungguh mengerikan :(
March 6, 2013
Di volume ini saya suka bagian yang ada Miwako & Takagi nya, white day, ah so sweet yah bahkan Shinichi jg ternyata ga lupa kasih sesuatu ke Ran yg hampir mau mewek itu hiks hahaha...
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