Title Company President's Daughter Kidnapping Case Japanese Title 社長令嬢誘拐事件 (Shachō Reijō Yūkai Jiken) Episode Season 1, Episode 2(International Episode 2)Netflix: Collection 1, Episode 2Original 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.