Have you seen Episode 717? What was your theory about the locked-room trick before the solution was revealed?

The Kurata family is a rogues’ gallery of red herrings: the stoic eldest son, the grieving widow with shaky alibi, the eccentric uncle who knows the legend intimately, and a quiet housekeeper who seems to see more than she says. Part 1 does an excellent job of making every single person look guilty while also providing each with a physical impossibility regarding the locked room. The Verdict (So Far) As a first half, Episode 717 is a slow burn—literally. It prioritizes atmosphere and procedural detail over action. There are no bombastic explosions or Black Organization shootouts. Instead, there’s Conan kneeling on the floor, deducing a trajectory, and the haunting image of a burning arrow frozen in the night.

In the sprawling, thousand-plus episode tapestry of Detective Conan , it’s easy for a single installment to get lost in the fog of Heiji's failed confessions, Kogoro's needle-induced naps, and the ever-present shadow of the Black Organization. But then, every so often, an episode reminds you of the series’ core strength: the locked-room mystery amplified by theatrical, almost supernatural, stakes.

Why not a perfect score? The episode leans heavily on a cliffhanger that feels slightly abrupt. And seasoned viewers will likely guess the “trick” behind the fire arrow’s delivery system before the reveal (hint: think about timing and metal fatigue ). But the journey is still immensely satisfying.