Detective Conan fans are in shambles after the latest reveal that two beloved characters are actually related.
Detective Conan's 27th film just released in Japan in theaters to great success. Of course, Detective Conan , to this day, is one of the most popular shows and manga with a huge following. Fans did not expect one huge revelation, though, and it's got a large part of the fandom in shambles.
One of the biggest ships in the series seems to have completely fallen apart, after hitting the biggest iceberg imaginable.
New Detective Conan Film Reveals Relationship Between Kaito Kuroba And Shinichi Kudo
When Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram was released, fans didn't think much of it at first. Then, as the movie progressed, one truth bomb seemed to land and sink one of the most popular ships in the series.
In fandom, "shipping" refers to fans supporting or wishing for a romantic relationship between two characters, whether canon or not. The term is derived from "relationship" and can involve various pairings across different media, including TV shows, books, and movies, often leading to fan-created content like stories and art.
A large part of the fan base has shipped Kaito Kuroba and Shinichi Kudo, with the pair even receiving their own "ship name" throughout the years: Kaishin. Well, it seems that the ship has sunk with the reveal that the two characters are actually cousins, with their dads being twins.
no no you guys dont get it detective conan is major in japan, kaishin is MAJOR in japan, headquarters engulfed in sea of flames is not an exaggeration. gosho knew exactly what he was doing. gosho said he had ENOUGH im sick this is sickk !! https://t.co/zeoUWZ3dfy
— mars (@marsvkii) April 12, 2024
This has caused a huge stir and uproar within the community, both internationally and in Japan as well. Fans are devastated to find their main couple, though never confirmed, to be blood related. This also comes right after the fandom celebrated the pair's first meeting on April 1, 2024.
Some fans also wonder why it took the mangaka, Gosho Aoyama, so long to confirm their relationship. These are two iconic characters from the series and while there have been hints, it was never truly confirmed that they are cousins until the release of the film.