If you’ve been watching a perpetual primary school student outsmart adults and solve murders for literally decades, take a breath: the end of Detective Conan isn’t just a myth anymore.Series creator Gosho Aoyama just casually confirmed on Japanese TV that he has officially drawn the storyboard draft for the manga’s ultimate final chapter.
During a TV interview on Nippon TV’s 24-Hour Television, Aoyama was asked how he approaches the eventual ending of his legendary story.Instead of giving a vague, mysterious answer, he smiled and dropped this plot twist:
“I’ve already written the storyboard for the final chapter. Want to see it?”
Naturally, the interviewers nearly lost their minds, but Aoyama just teased that the conclusion is going to be “interesting” before keeping the draft safely locked away.
1. The Blueprint for the Endgame Is Locked In
In the manga world, a storyboard (or “name”) is the preliminary layout containing panel sketches, character placements, and dialogue. This means the ultimate climax—the showdown with the Black Organization, the truth behind APTX 4869, and Shinichi’s fate—isn’t just a distant idea floating in his head. It is literally sitting on paper in his studio right now.
2. Don’t Panic, He’s Not Ending It Tomorrow
Before you start mourning your weekly mystery fix, having a finished storyboard doesn’t mean the manga is wrapping up next month. Manga creators often plan out their final chapters years ahead of time. Aoyama has admitted that he originally thought the series would end very quickly, but decades later, he is still taking his time to build up to that epic finale.
3. The Trap Is Closing on the Syndicate
While standalone murder cases are still happening, the overarching plot has picked up serious speed. Top bosses and high-ranking members of the Black Organization are stepping into the spotlight, major secrets are spilling out, and the pieces are finally falling into place. Knowing that the finish line is officially drawn makes every new chapter hit that much harder.
The Verdict
- Don’t freak out: Aoyama having the finale prepped just means we are guaranteed a proper, well-thought-out ending whenever he decides to pull the trigger.
- The Vibe: Bittersweet nostalgia mixed with hype.
- The Takeaway: If you’re behind on the canon story arcs, now is the ideal time to start catching up before someone spoils the biggest reveal in anime history.