Detective Conan Watch Order

Detective Conan Watch Order Guide

Looking for the correct order to watch the Detective Conan series? This guide covers the recommended watch order including sequels, side stories, and related entries.

Why Watch Order Matters

The Detective Conan franchise has 42 entries, making it important to watch them in the right order to fully understand the story, character development, and plot connections between series.

Recommended Watch Order

The following order is recommended for the best viewing experience. This is the chronological order that follows the story timeline:

1. Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (sequel)
2. Lupin ZERO (sequel)
3. Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen's Gravestone (sequel)
4. Lupin the 3rd (sequel)
5. Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon's Blood Spray (sequel)
6. Lupin the 3rd Part 2 (sequel)
7. Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko's Lie (sequel)
8. Lupin the Third Part 3 (sequel)
9. Lupin the 3rd Part IV (sequel)
10. Lupin the 3rd Part V (sequel)
11. LUPIN THE 3rd PART 6 (sequel)
12. Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo (side story)
13. Lupin The 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro (side story)
14. Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (side story)
15. Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target (side story)
16. Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century (side story)
17. Case Closed: Captured In Her Eyes (side story)
18. Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven (side story)
19. Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street (side story)
20. Case Closed: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital (side story)
21. Case Closed: Magician of the Silver Sky (side story)
22. Case Closed: Strategy Above the Depths (side story)
23. Case Closed: Requiem of the Detectives (side story)
24. Case Closed: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure (side story)
25. Case Closed: Full Score of Fear (side story)
26. Case Closed: The Jet Black Chaser (side story)
27. Case Closed: The Lost Ship in the Sky (side story)
28. Case Closed: Quarter of Silence (side story)
29. Case Closed: The Eleventh Striker (side story)
30. Case Closed: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (side story)
31. Lupin the 3rd Vs Detective Conan: The Movie (side story)
32. Case Closed: The Sniper from Another Dimension (side story)
33. Case Closed: Sunflowers of Inferno (side story)
34. Case Closed: The Darkest Nightmare (side story)
35. Case Closed: Crimson Love Letter (side story)
36. Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer (side story)
37. Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (side story)
38. Lupin III: The First (side story)
39. Case Closed: The Scarlet Bullet (side story)
40. Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween (side story)
41. Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (side story)

Release Order vs Chronological Order

For first-time viewers, we generally recommend release order as it provides the intended viewing experience designed by the creators. Chronological order is better suited for rewatches when you want to experience the story's timeline linearly.

Tips for New Viewers

• Start with the main series if you're unsure
• Side stories and OVAs can be watched after completing the main storyline
• Movies may or may not be canon — check individual entries for details