Detective Conan Exhibition Debuts: Classic Scenes from the First Overseas Show Revisited

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported

The Japanese national manga "Detective Conan," which debuted in 1994 and has been serialized for over 20 years, held the "Detective Conan Exhibition: 20th Anniversary of Serialization" to celebrate its 20th milestone. After touring multiple cities in Japan and generating huge buzz, the first overseas exhibition kicked off in grand style at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei on December 25.

Unlike typical exhibitions, the "Detective Conan Exhibition: 20th Anniversary of Serialization" combines the fun of "viewing" and "solving mysteries," making it Taiwan’s first-ever mystery-solving exhibition. Fans who purchase tickets receive a detective handbook, which not only details the background of the Huashan murder case but also features five different covers—each based on popular characters from the manga such as "Edogawa Conan," "Kudo Shinichi," "Hattori Heiji," "Kaitou Kid," and the "Junior Detective League." Each version contains unique puzzles. After entering the venue, fans can use the clues in their handbooks to find evidence around the exhibition space, solve the mystery, and then head to the "Report Office" to identify the correct culprit and attempt to reconstruct the truth behind the Huashan murder case. This ingeniously crafted crime scenario allows everyone to become a detective and enjoy the thrill of piecing together the puzzle.

Beyond the mystery-solving, the "Detective Conan Exhibition" display area is also not to be missed. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a life-sized "Conan x Shinichi" figure custom-made by creator Gosho Aoyama for the 20th anniversary, welcoming everyone at the entrance. Next, the "Mouri Detective Agency," familiar to Conan fans, is transformed into a crime scene, with all clues from the murder case authentically recreated to deliver a more immersive experience.