Shinichi Kudo, a 16-year-old prodigy hailed as the "Great Detective of the East," hones his exceptional deductive skills through a childhood immersed in crime analysis and mystery novels, influenced by his father Yusaku—a celebrated novelist—and mother Yukiko, a former actress. A pivotal kindergarten incident unveils his protective nature when he thwarts Ran Mouri’s kidnapping, forging an unbreakable bond with his childhood friend and future romantic interest. His life fractures after a fateful encounter with the Black Organization at Tropical Land, where he is forcibly dosed with APTX 4869, an experimental drug reducing him to a child’s body. Assuming the alias Conan Edogawa—a nod to mystery authors Arthur Conan Doyle and Edogawa Rampo—he enlists inventor Professor Agasa to mask his identity. Forced to reside with Ran and her detective father Kogoro, he covertly pursues the Organization through their agency, leveraging gadgets like a voice-changing bowtie and tranquilizer watch to manipulate investigations. Once driven by arrogance and a thirst for acclaim, Shinichi’s self-perception shifts during his hidden life as Conan. He abandons public glory, anonymously solving cases through Kogoro while prioritizing empathy over ego—intervening to prevent culprits’ suicides and wrestling with guilt over unresolved tragedies. Romantic uncertainty with Ran evolves through near-confessions disrupted by danger, culminating in a mutual acknowledgment of feelings during a London confrontation. Allies amplify his mission: rival detective Heiji Hattori sharpens his instincts, while Shiho Miyano (Haibara), the APTX 4869 creator turned ally, provides fleeting antidotes to restore his true form—a gamble straining his body. Her insights into the Organization’s shadowy hierarchy, including elusive leader Renya Karasuma, fuel his resolve. A skilled soccer player and martial artist, Shinichi channels athletic prowess to subdue suspects, while fluency in English, German, and Italian aids global inquiries. Despite tone-deaf singing, his violin mastery and perfect pitch mirror his literary idol, Sherlock Holmes. Current endeavors intertwine with FBI operatives and undercover agents like Kir to dismantle the Black Organization. Juggling dual identities, he navigates elementary school life with the Detective Boys, guarding his secret while inching closer to justice—one case at a time.