The Kidnapping of the Company President's Daughter
Title Company President's Daughter Kidnapping Case Japanese Title 社長令嬢誘拐事件 (Shachō Reijō Yūkai Jiken) Episode Original Airdate January 15, 1996 Remastered Airdate April 11, 2009 Broadcast Rating 11.9% (original), 7% (remastered) Manga Source Volume 1: Files 2-5 (002-005) English Dub Title The Kidnapped Debutante English Airdate May 25, 2004 Netflix Release Date March 1, 2021 (Japan)
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Company President's Daughter Kidnapping Case (社長令嬢誘拐事件, Shachō Reijō Yūkai Jiken) is the second episode of the Detective Conan anime series. This episode continues the story following Shinichi Kudo's transformation, revealing his new identity as Conan Edogawa and introducing the new status quo of the series.
Cast
Characters
- Shinichi Kudo – High school detective, protagonist (background)
- Ran Mouri – Shinichi's childhood friend
- Kogoro Mouri – Ran's father, private detective
- Hiroshi Agasa – Shinichi’s family friend and inventor
- Gin – Member of the Black Organization (flashback/background)
- Vodka – Member of the Black Organization (background)
- Ayumi Yoshida – Classmate, Detective Boys
- Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya – Classmate, Detective Boys
- Genta Kojima – Classmate, Detective Boys
- Security Guard A & B – Law enforcers appearing in this episode
Characters Introduced
- Conan Edogawa – Shinichi’s new identity after shrinking, aged 6-7
Case
Situation
After realizing the poison shrunk him, Shinichi (now Conan) seeks help from Professor Agasa. To keep safe from the Black Organization, he must keep his identity secret—even from Ran. When Ran visits to check on him, Agasa convinces her to look after Conan. On their way to Ran’s house, they encounter Kogoro Mouri who is chasing a kidnapping case.
People
- Location: Tani household
- Victim: Akiko Tani, 10 years old, company president’s daughter
- Suspect: A man dressed in black
- Ransom Demand: Company shutdown and 300 million yen
- Other involved persons: Tani family butler Aso, landlady, maid, guard dog Jumbo, school teacher Toya
Case Resolution
Evidence
Conan hints to Kogoro that it is strange that Jumbo the guarddog did not bark at the supposed man dressed in black kidnapping Akiko, since the kidnapper supposedly used the pine tree Jumbo was near to escape the household. Aso seems surprised when Tani claims the kidnapper is asking for ransom money in addition to shutting down his company temporarily.
- During a phone call with the kidnapper Akiko manages to say she thinks she's in the storeroom of a school and sees a chimney outside the window.
Conclusion
Kogoro, thanks to hints from Conan, figures out that Akiko's kidnapping is a fake and that she should be in a nearby hotel. Unfortunately, Akiko was kidnapped for real after the fake kidnapping by a man demanding ransom money in return for Akiko's safety.
After searching nearby schools using Jumbo as transportation and a guide, Conan determines that what Akiko saw outside the school window wasn't a chimney at all, but rather the side of a large skyscraper. Conan then finds Akiko but is unable to take down the kidnapper due to his shrunken size. Thankfully, Jumbo summoned the others and Ran uses her karate on the kidnapper in the nick of time.
Episode Resolution: The New Status Quo
This episode sets the new status quo: Shinichi must live secretly as Conan Edogawa, protected by friends and family unaware of his true identity. It establishes his double life balancing childhood innocence and adult detective skills.
Staff & Production Details
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Director: Kenji Kodama
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Screenplay: Hiroshi Kashiwabara
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Storyboard: Kenji Kodama
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Episode Director: Kenji Kodama
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Animation Director: Masatomo Sudo
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Character Design: Masatomo Sudo
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Opening Theme: "Mune ga Dokidoki"
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Closing Theme: "STEP BY STEP"
Voice Cast
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Minami Takayama: Conan Edogawa
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Kappei Yamaguchi: Shinichi Kudo
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Wakana Yamazaki: Ran Mouri
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Akira Kamiya: Kogoro Mouri
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Kenichi Ogata: Hiroshi Agasa
- Yuzuru Fujimoto: Tani
- Hochu Otsuka: Kidnapper
- Yukitoshi Hori: Man in black
- Kae Araki: Akiko Tani
- Hiroshi Naka: Aso
- Yoshiko Okamoto: Maid
- Isshin Chiba: Police officer A
- Wataru Takagi: Police officer B, Next Conan's Hint
Manga to Anime Changes
- Shinichi is in a medical center in the manga, but runs off after police arrival in anime.
- Conan suffers repeated head injuries causing bleeding in the manga, which is toned down in anime.
- The manga shows Tani immediately cancelling vacation plans, omitted in anime.
- Manga ends with Conan reflecting on his powerless state as a child; anime skips this.
Trivia
- Conan misquotes Sherlock Holmes by saying "Elementary, my dear Agasa," a phrase popularized by films but never used by Holmes in the original novels.
- The remastered version aired on April 11, 2009.
Translation Changes
- Funimation Dub renames: Tani as Mr. Tanner, Akiko as Michelle Tanner.
- English dub alters a scene where Ran jokes about Kogoro's lack of cases; in Japanese, it relates to his messy office and Eri’s departure.
- In English dub, Conan blushes because of proximity to Ran, while Japanese version implies a more cheeky reason.
See Also
- Detective Conan Collection 1 Episode Guide
- Conan Edogawa Character Profile
- Detective Conan Manga to Anime Differences
- Detective Conan TV Specials
- Detective Conan Voice Cast
Company President's Daughter Kidnapping Case marks a pivotal moment in the Detective Conan series as it unveils Shinichi Kudo's new identity and the challenges that come with it. The episode combines suspense, mystery, and character development, setting the stage for the thrilling adventures to come. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the series, this episode is essential to understanding the world of Conan Edogawa.
