Conan Edogawa, the alias of Shinichi Kudo, is a teenage detective physically regressed to a child’s body after ingesting the Black Organization’s experimental poison APTX 4869. The toxin’s rare side effect preserved his intellect, memories, and deductive skills, enabling him to pursue justice while hiding his true identity. Adopting a name blending mystery authors Arthur Conan Doyle and Edogawa Rampo, he lives under Ran Mouri’s guardianship, arranged by Professor Agasa, a family friend.
Residing with Ran and her father, Kogoro—a mediocre private detective—Conan stealthily guides investigations by solving cases anonymously. Utilizing inventions like a voice-modulating bowtie and tranquilizer wristwatch, he projects Kogoro’s voice during deductions, crafting the illusion of "Sleeping Kogoro." This tactic covertly draws cases tied to the Black Organization. Though initially reluctant, he bonds with classmates Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta through the Detective Boys, solving minor mysteries that occasionally intersect with larger conspiracies.
Balancing youthful antics with sharp reasoning, Conan mimics childish speech, addressing Ran as "Ran-neechan," while crediting his insights to TV shows or adults like Kogoro. His analytical prowess and photographic memory dissect contradictions in testimonies and crime scenes. Despite his small stature, he adapts soccer techniques and gadget-enhanced shoes to immobilize culprits.
Collaborations with allies—including FBI agent Shuichi Akai and Ai Haibara, a defector from the Black Organization—broaden his intel on the syndicate. Early solo confrontations nearly proved fatal, teaching him the value of teamwork. His ethics prioritize life preservation over punishment; he intervenes to stop culprits from suicide, a resolve hardened by past regrets.
In narratives like *The Scarlet Alibi*, Conan’s role extends to orchestrating investigations involving the Akai family, weaving connections to dismantle the organization. The film’s restructured episodes spotlight Shukichi Haneda and the Sera siblings, framed by Conan’s narration to emphasize his strategic reach. Later cases see him cautiously testing boundaries, solving mysteries under his alias while hinting at Shinichi’s survival to trusted allies.
Central conflicts linger in his guarded affection for Ran, whom he shields from danger, and the tension between his clandestine mission and longing for normalcy. Moments of vulnerability surface, yet his resolve to eradicate the Black Organization and reverse the APTX 4869’s effects remains unshaken, anchoring every deduction and risk he takes.