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TV Anime “Detective Conan” Non-Credit OP × WANDS “RAISE INSIGHT”
2023
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I directed the opening visuals for the TV anime Detective Conan.
Rather than simply putting together a standard opening, I wanted to somehow incorporate a “mystery,” and after thinking it through,
I based the concept on the fact that the mysterious character revealed in this film is the one-eyed man,
and decided to embed a message in the visuals when the left eyes of the main characters appearing in the footage are closed.
To tie in with the film title as well, I structured the sequence so that Conan runs from Shibuya to Takeshiba Pier,
and came up with a gimmick in which letters appear when half of the screen is mirrored along that route.
During the broadcast period, I couldn’t help feeling like I was being chased by many detectives, so I couldn’t relax,
but it seems many people took on the challenge of solving this mystery, and as a result it became a very enjoyable opening sequence for me personally as well.
I was quite anxious because I couldn’t find the letters “W” and “T” for a long time,
and I still remember the strange feeling of joy and relief mixed together when I finally found them at the intersection of the Shibuya pedestrian overpass and Shinichi’s Bridge.
I would be happy if those who watched it would take a moment to think about what kind of mystery might be hidden within it.
