Detective Conan Celebrates 30 Years: New Logo and Project Announced for 2026

Detective Conan kicks off its 30th anniversary with a bold new logo, a nostalgic tribute video, and a promise of year-long celebrations starting in 2026 for fans around the world.

The famous anime Detective Conan (also known as Case Closed around the world) is getting ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary! A new logo and a special video have been released to start the big event, called the Detective Conan 30 YEAR PROJECT. The celebration will officially begin in January 2026, marking 30 years since the anime first aired in 1996.

Logo and Video Launch Set the Tone

The 30 YEAR PROJECT is a special celebration to honor the long history of Detective Conan and its fans around the world. While the full details haven’t been shared yet, more news will be announced soon on a special anniversary website. The new logo and video are just the start of what’s expected to be a year-long tribute.

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The new logo shows the main character, Conan Edogawa (who is really a teen detective Shinichi Kudō in a child’s body), kneeling confidently and holding a magnifying glass. The glass cleverly forms the “0” in the number “30,” adding a fun design to mark the anniversary.
A special 3-minute video also came out, showing famous scenes from the anime to get fans excited for what’s coming next.

Detective Conan appeared in Weekly Shonen Sunday in January 1994, and it was created by Gōshō Aoyama. It has become one of the longest innovative things in terms of both manga and anime. There are 106 volumes so far, and it’s still super popular in Japan and worldwide. In North America and other English-speaking countries, it’s called Case Closed and published by VIZ Media.

The Story That Captured Millions

The anime detective Conan started in 1996 and since then, tracking and following through its fun-filled mysteries has kept reaction dragging among its cool characters. The first movie was released in Japan in 1997 and has continued coming up with hit movies up until now.

Shinichi Kudō is a 17-year-old boy detective. He's turned into a child after being poisoned by a secret group known as the Black Organization. He calls himself Conan Edogawa and keeps his true identity secret. As he remains a little kid, he continues to solve cases and even searches for ways to defeat the group that changed everything for him forever.

What’s Next for Conan and Fans Alike?

Detective Conan shows its significance among fans through this 30th anniversary celebration. The series has always entertained its followers by luring them into a world of mysteries, laughter, and emotions through manga, anime, and films.

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With more news on the way, 2026 is set to be a big year for mystery anime fans. Whether you've been a fan of Detective Conan for years or are new to it, now is a great time to jump in.