When the culprit realized this while setting up her corpse, he panicked. To ensure his decoy feet matched her description, he had to hastily use real blood as fake nail polish on his own toes.
Community reviews often highlight this case as one of the more "disturbing" non-Black Organization episodes due to the victim's lack of empathy and the killer's intense rage. It is widely considered a for fans who prefer the series' darker, more character-driven mysteries over simple technical tricks.
We recommend the for this specific episode, as the wordplay regarding the lipstick brand ("Witch's Tears") does not translate perfectly into English.
| | Information | | :--- | :--- | | Episode Number | 626 | | Title (JP) | 絶叫手術室 (後編) | | Title (EN) | The Screaming Operation Room (Part 2) | | Alternative Title (CN) | 黑色洋装的不在场证明 (上集) / Black Dress's Alibi (Part 1) | | Original Air Date | July 30, 2011 | | Season | 20 | | Manga Source | Volume 72, Files 5-7 (Chapters 756-758) | | Opening Song | "Don't Wanna Lie" by B'z | | Ending Song | "Tsukiyo no Itazura no Mahou" by BREAKERZ | | Next Episode's Hint | Pedicure | detective conan episode 626 full
Episode 626 is a fun and clever classic-style mystery that perfectly encapsulates the " Detective Conan " formula. It's a great watch if you enjoy a classic locked-room mystery with a creative twist and an unusual setting. The case is a wonderful showcase of how Conan uses Sonoko to deliver the solution, and it's a satisfying conclusion to the two-part story that started in the previous episode.
絶叫 手術室 (オペルーム) (Kōhen) English Title: The Screaming Operation Room (Part 2) Case Number: 626 Source Material: Manga Volume 72, Files 5-7
: Conan deduces that Tadami was already dead when they arrived. The culprit faked her convulsion by hiding under a table and using his own feet to mimic her movement, while two sheets concealed his body. When the culprit realized this while setting up
Through a clever demonstration using Sonoko and Detective Takagi, Conan reveals how the culprit, , used a series of visual tricks—including red paint on his toenails to mimic blood or nail polish—to fake the time of death and his own alibi. The Verdict
While running an errand for Professor Agasa, the kids witness a commotion involving a luxury car. They encounter Kenichi Toji, a nervous man who is clearly distressed. It is revealed that Toji is the chauffeur for a wealthy family. He receives a frantic phone call from his employer's daughter, Etsuko Yamashiro. Etsuko informs him that she has been kidnapped and locked in the trunk of a moving car. The kidnapper demands a ransom of 50 million yen.
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Conan instructs the police to check the suspects' feet. The culprit, Sonsaku Tsujiei , is exposed because his toenails are painted bright red—a necessary disguise to match Anna's painted toenails when he subbed his feet for hers under the dim lights. Motive and Tragic Aftermath
: The victim is Tadami, who was found dead during a "ghost" performance in a fake operating room. Conan deduces that the culprit faked the time of death and a "convulsion" to create an alibi.