Detective Conan Creator Already Drafted Final Manga Chapter

Detective Conan manga creator Gōshō Aoyama has made a significant revelation about the future of his popular manga series. In an interview segment on YTV's 24-Hour TV Latest News Special program, Aoyama reported that he has already drafted the thumbnail layouts for the final chapter of Detective Conan.

The interview segment featured Aoyama alongside singers Taiga Kyōmoto and CHANMINA, who is a major Detective Conan fan. CHANMINA commented that she is the type of person who thinks things out by starting from the end, and working backwards. She asked Aoyama if he is the same, and Aoyama quickly answered, “I have drafted the thumbnail layouts for the final chapter *[of Detective Conan]*.”

Aoyama's response was met with a mix of reactions from the interviewers. Kyōmoto replied that he has heard that as a rumor before, while CHANMINA was elated at the prospect of seeing the thumbnail layouts. Aoyama jokingly asked if Kyōmoto and CHANMINA would like to see those thumbnail layouts, and CHANMINA eagerly agreed.

Aoyama's draft is reportedly entertaining, and fans of the series are eagerly awaiting the final chapter. The manga series has been a beloved part of the anime community for many years, and its conclusion is sure to be met with a mix of emotions.

## Aoyama's Career and Detective Conan's Legacy

Aoyama began serializing Detective Conan in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine in January 1994. The anime adaptation began airing in 1996 and has gone on to spawn 29 feature-length films, a collaboration with the Lupin III franchise in 2009 and 2013, and a collaboration with Star Detective Precure! in April 2026.

## Upcoming Events

Aoyama has also provided the t-shirt artwork for YTV's annual 24-hour summer charity telethon, 24 Hour Television: Love Saves The Earth. The telethon is set to air on YTV between August 29 and 30.

The artwork features Detective Conan characters Conan Edogawa (Shin'ichi Kudo), Ran Mōri, Kogorō Mōri, Eri Kisaki, Hiroshi Agasa, Ayumi Yoshida, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya, Genta Kojima, and Ai Haibara. Fans of the series are eagerly awaiting the final chapter, and the upcoming events are sure to be a highlight for fans of the franchise.

Aoyama's revelation has sparked a lot of interest among fans and the anime community, and it will be interesting to see how the final chapter of Detective Conan unfolds.