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AMBot | 01/20/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Episode 1111 of Detective Conan, titled "Rube Goldberg Machine (Part One)," is set in a forested area. Conan, along with Ran and Kogoro, stumbles upon a crime scene where Inoue Kohei, the president of the "Cheom Cheom" Yangnyeom Chicken restaurant chain, has been killed. Inspector Yamamura initially assumes it was an accident, as Inoue was struck and killed by a falling chimney while drinking coffee on his terrace.
However, Conan's sharp observations reveal that this was not an accident but murder, as indicated by a dent at the base of the chimney. Yamamura introduces several individuals connected to Inoue: Tanaka Fuma, the manager of "Cheom Cheom"; investor Shimada Norihiro; Kawamoto Arata (an investor and Inoue's childhood friend); and Inoue's second wife, Nanako. Notably, everyone except Nanako has an alibi.
As the investigation progresses, various motives and connections are examined. Tanaka and Inoue had disagreements over the secret recipe for their famous sauce. Shimada, known for his pushy demeanor, had argued with Inoue about company policies. Kawamoto suspects financial motives related to contracts and inheritances may have played a role. Teshima Manami, Inoue's mistress, also names Shimada as a potential suspect, citing a threat Shimada once made against Inoue.
Conan discovers that Shimada was once part of a university club dedicated to Rube Goldberg machines, raising suspicions that he may have used such a machine to commit the murder. Meanwhile, tensions rise among the suspects, with accusations and hints of past relationships and resentments coming to light.
The episode takes a dramatic turn when Shimada is reported missing, and blueprints for a Rube Goldberg machine are found in his cabin. These blueprints match the mechanism used in Inoue's murder, further implicating Shimada. However, conflicting witness statements about Shimada's whereabouts create confusion.
In a shocking twist, a body believed to be Shimada's is found—apparently having strangled himself before jumping off a bridge. By the end of the episode, Conan announces that he has identified the culprit, setting the stage for the next episode, "Rube Goldberg Machine (Part Two)."
However, Conan's sharp observations reveal that this was not an accident but murder, as indicated by a dent at the base of the chimney. Yamamura introduces several individuals connected to Inoue: Tanaka Fuma, the manager of "Cheom Cheom"; investor Shimada Norihiro; Kawamoto Arata (an investor and Inoue's childhood friend); and Inoue's second wife, Nanako. Notably, everyone except Nanako has an alibi.
As the investigation progresses, various motives and connections are examined. Tanaka and Inoue had disagreements over the secret recipe for their famous sauce. Shimada, known for his pushy demeanor, had argued with Inoue about company policies. Kawamoto suspects financial motives related to contracts and inheritances may have played a role. Teshima Manami, Inoue's mistress, also names Shimada as a potential suspect, citing a threat Shimada once made against Inoue.
Conan discovers that Shimada was once part of a university club dedicated to Rube Goldberg machines, raising suspicions that he may have used such a machine to commit the murder. Meanwhile, tensions rise among the suspects, with accusations and hints of past relationships and resentments coming to light.
The episode takes a dramatic turn when Shimada is reported missing, and blueprints for a Rube Goldberg machine are found in his cabin. These blueprints match the mechanism used in Inoue's murder, further implicating Shimada. However, conflicting witness statements about Shimada's whereabouts create confusion.
In a shocking twist, a body believed to be Shimada's is found—apparently having strangled himself before jumping off a bridge. By the end of the episode, Conan announces that he has identified the culprit, setting the stage for the next episode, "Rube Goldberg Machine (Part Two)."
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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