We’re introducing the theme songs from Detective Conan, the manga and anime about a boy detective whose catchphrase is “a child in appearance, an adult in intellect.” As a 30-minute anime on Nippon TV, Conan holds the record for the longest-running show in its slot and is beloved by countless viewers, from adults to children.
We’ve compiled Conan’s theme songs into a playlist, so you may find some that bring back a lot of memories.
Enjoy listening while pondering the truth behind each case.
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Detective Conan Theme and Insert Songs (1–10)
TWILIGHT!!!King Gnu
An ambitious work from King Gnu, woven from danceable sounds and a wistful vocal style.
Released in April 2025, this track was written specifically for the feature film Detective Conan: The Phantom with a Single Eye.
The cool sound arrangement meshes perfectly with Satoru Iguchi’s high tones and Daiki Tsuneta’s deep vocals in a tight call-and-response.
The lyrics, which reflect the film’s storyline, are also compelling.
On release day, a surprise free live performance in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho generated major buzz.
Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti
This track stands out with its passionate Latin rhythms woven by Spanish guitar and accordion.
It portrays a tense, spark-sparking relationship between rivals who recognize each other as truly one-of-a-kind.
Even as they accept a fate that will never allow them to converge, their strong will to face each other head-on shakes the listener to the core.
The song was written as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno and released in April 2015 as their 42nd single.
It was later included on PornoGraffitti’s acclaimed album RHINOCEROS.
Don’t you feel a surge of passion welling up from deep within when you listen to it while competing with a cherished rival or in moments when you want to overcome yourself?
Mutual loveaiko
A melodious track that passionately sings of bittersweet love.
Aiko, who has long graced the J-POP scene, released it in April 2024 as a pre-release from her single.
It’s tied in as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, and the lyrics delicately capture the nuances and distances between two people in love—truly memorable.
The more you care, the more you miss each other; you sense a bond you can’t put into words.
Aiko masterfully portrays these subtle emotions of being in love.
The more you listen, the more it overlaps with your own experiences, and it’s sure to resonate with many.
A must-listen for anyone struggling with love.
Beautiful finSpitz
A song by Spitz written as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, which surpassed 10 billion yen at the box office just one month after its release.
When it comes to Spitz’s music, Masamune Kusano’s wide vocal range and beautiful high notes are signature, aren’t they? This track carries a powerful message of “resisting the current,” and it has a warmth that feels like a gentle push forward for the listener.
Released as a single in April 2023, it was later included on the May album Himitsu Studio.
Alongside the film’s success, it became a song that resonated with many people.
It’s a track I especially want those who wish to live true to themselves to hear.
Summer IllusionGARNET CROW
A song known as one of GARNET CROW’s signature works.
Released as a single in January 2001, it was used as an ending theme for Detective Conan.
It features a beautiful melody that sinks into the listener’s heart and profound lyrics that sing of memories of a summer gone by.
The emotions of someone who has experienced a breakup are expressed by overlapping them with scenes from the end of summer.
Yuri Nakamura’s vocals—both powerful and delicate—further enhance the song’s world.
It’s a track I’d recommend not only to anime fans but also to anyone holding on to a bittersweet love.
It will gently soothe the feelings you keep in your heart.
Secret of my heartMai Kuraki
Among Conan’s songs, this track is one of the most popular.
Its wistful lyrics and melody are a perfect fit for winter.
In the ending sequence, it’s set up as Ran Mouri singing the song.
What’s more, in terms of single sales for ending themes, it ranks number one of all time.
Mysterious EyesGARNET CROW
It’s a landmark song that marked GARNET CROW’s major-label debut and continues to captivate many fans to this day.
Yuri Nakamura’s lyrical, slightly wistful melodies blend beautifully with the poetic worldview of AZUKI Nana’s lyrics.
The profound theme—evoking partings with loved ones and the longing for reunion—resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in March 2000, the track was used as the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan and became a long-running hit, charting for 11 weeks.
Its mysterious atmosphere and bittersweet tone align perfectly with the enigmatic world of the story, making it ideal for moments when you want to immerse yourself in the narrative.