Detective Conan OVA 04: Conan and Kid and Crystal Mother
Synopsis
Once again, Kaitou Kid has a target in mind: the Crystal Mother, Europe's largest topaz owned by Queen Selizabeth of the Principality of Ingram. He intends to steal this jewel while the Queen is stuck on a train from Tokyo to Osaka. However, Kid's abilities are put to the test, as the Queen has already concealed the gem somewhere aboard the train. Conan Edogawa, who is among train's passengers, suspects an attack from the phantom thief and begins investigating on his own, while Inspector Ginzou Nakamori is ready for a new confrontation against the elusive jewelry robber. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The OVA is generally well-received, particularly by Kaitou Kid fans. Viewers appreciate the focus on Kid's character and the enjoyable story, though some find the Conan's reduced role disappointing. The production quality is considered average, but the character development and engaging plot outweigh these shortcomings for most.
Strengths
- Well-presented characters, especially Kaitou Kid.
- Enjoyable story with a good twist.
- Believable character growth for the queen and prince.
- Good soundtrack and solid voice cast.
Weaknesses
- Conan is pushed into the background.
- Art and animation are average and not overly impressive.
- New characters are not well-developed due to the short runtime.
- Caper isn't complicated, character motivations are basic.