Ep. 227: Conan exposes Shimizu as the killer using a hidden needle and impersonation
An autopsy identifies Tetrodotoxin as the cause of Bitou's death. Conan deduces the murder method and culprit, then tranquilizes Sonoko to impersonate her while accusing Shimizu. He explains that Shimizu used Bitou's game avatar to hide the fact that Bitou was already dead. The weapon was a needle concealed in a cigarette, attached to gum and paper to stick to the victim's shoes. Conan predicts a coin with Shimizu's fingerprint in the arcade machine. Shimizu confesses, revealing Bitou's gambling debts forced his sister to work excessively, leading to Vitamin A deficiency and blindness. As Ran, Sonoko, and Jodie depart, Jodie refers to Shinichi as Cool Guy. Later, Jodie contacts an unknown person, noting that her target, the Rotten Apple, has changed his appearance.
Episodes
- Ep. 223 · The Deduction Regarding Naoko's Murder and the Mermaid's Grave Legend
- Ep. 224 · Conan exposes Kimie as the serial killer who murdered victims lured by trusted associates.
- Ep. 225 · Rintaro hires the Junior Detective League to investigate Yuuji Kamekura, a mysterious new employee at his family restaurant.
- Ep. 226 · Sonoko, Ran, and Conan meet teacher Jodie at an arcade VR game where a player dies.
- Ep. 227 · Conan exposes Shimizu as the killer using a hidden needle and impersonation
- Ep. 228 · Ran and Conan attend Muneyuki Mino's pottery class where a murder occurs involving his son-in-law.
- Ep. 229 · Conan exposes Muneyuki as the murderer who framed Kikuyo using a rigged necktie and pendant.
- Ep. 230 · Conan and the Detective Boys face hijackers while Haibara hides from Vermouth on the bus.
- Ep. 231 · Conan exposes the accomplice and rescues Haibara from the exploding bus hijacking.