What makes Part 1 so effective is watching Conan's frustration. He knows something is wrong. He spots the inconsistencies—the way a "random" hotel guest changes seats, the timing of the video glitches—but nobody listens to the "kid" in the room.
There’s a fantastic sequence where Conan sneaks away from Ran and uses his bow-tie voice changer to feed clues to the clueless Detective Mori. Even then, they’re too slow. The episode masterfully builds a ticking clock toward the inevitable crime.
Original Air Date: August 20, 2001 (Japan) detective conan episode 246 updated
For long-time fans of Detective Conan, the 200s are considered a golden era. The animation had a specific grit, the mysteries were tightly woven, and the threat of the Black Organization was always lurking just off-screen.
Today, we are taking a fresh look at Episode 246: The Mystery in the Net (Part 1) — a lesser-talked-about filler episode that actually deserves a spotlight for its unique atmosphere and clever premise. What makes Part 1 so effective is watching
Online forums like Reddit’s r/OneTruthPrevails have been buzzing.
"I rewatched Episode 246 updated last night. I finally understand the rope trick. For 20 years, I thought it was magic." – u/ColdCaseConan "I rewatched Episode 246 updated last night
"The audio update is wild. You can hear the wind on the boat. It adds so much tension." – @DetectiveConanNews
"Heiji’s voice actor (Ryo Horikawa) re-recorded his lines for the 2024 Blu-ray? I didn’t notice until the big reveal. Goosebumps." – AnimeNewsNetwork Forum
The general consensus: The update is respectful. It doesn’t change the story but enhances the experience.