Conan Edogawa, the alias of Shinichi Kudo—a teenage detective transformed into a child after ingesting the Black Organization’s experimental drug APTX 4869—lives a double life. Adopting a name blending Arthur Conan Doyle and Edogawa Ranpo, he conceals his true identity while infiltrating the organization from the shadows. Sheltered by childhood friend Ran Mouri and her father Kogoro, a bumbling private detective, Conan leverages their agency to pursue cases tied to the syndicate. Enrolled at Teitan Elementary, he joins peers Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta in the Detective Boys, covertly steering their amateur investigations toward breakthroughs. His childlike guise grants him inconspicuous access to crime scenes, though he supplements his intellect with Agasa’s inventions: a voice-modulating bowtie to mimic Kogoro, a tranquilizer wristwatch, and soccer-powered shoes. Despite feigning youthful naivety through phrases like “Ah-le-le?” and addressing Ran as “Ran-neechan,” Shinichi’s deductive prowess occasionally surfaces, forcing him to credit deductions to TV shows or nearby adults. The strain of secrecy strains his bond with Ran, who unknowingly shares her longing for Shinichi with Conan himself, weaving emotional tension into their dynamic. A turning point arrives with Ai Haibara, a former Black Organization scientist turned fellow APTX 4869 victim. Her knowledge of the drug and provisional antidotes forge a cautious alliance, deepening Conan’s understanding of his enemies. Collaborations with Osaka rival Heiji Hattori and FBI operatives broaden his network, yet his guarded nature persists—evident in his refusal to reveal his identity to Ran, prioritizing her safety over emotional transparency. Clad in a blue blazer, red bowtie, and tracking glasses, Conan’s unassuming appearance belies his gadgets and agility. Limited by a child’s physique, he compensates with soccer skills amplified by his tech-enhanced shoes. Familial ties to novelist Yusaku and ex-actress Yukiko Kudo occasionally aid his missions, though he largely operates solo to shield others from danger. Beneath his tactical evolution—embracing alliances with law enforcement, navigating identity exposures by foes like Vermouth—lies an unwavering resolve to dismantle the Black Organization. His journey shifts from reclaiming his former life to safeguarding others, even as ethical dilemmas arise from prolonged deception. Personal quirks endure: a tone-deaf singing voice, a fondness for lemon pie and iced coffee, and the mantra “There is only one truth,” anchoring his relentless pursuit of justice.