Episode 527: The Malice Hidden in the Mask Play★★

Kogoro, Conan, and Ran are invited to watch a theater troupe's rehearsal. However, accidents keep happening during performances of this mask play, so the troupe manager asks Kogoro to investigate and confirm the safety of the venue. Conan discovers that actor Komatsuka seems to intend to use a stage duel to kill Bannou, but it turns out more than one person in the troupe harbors murderous intent. Three actors each have their own schemes, and the stage, which was originally just for acting, gradually becomes a real danger zone. Conan is discovered by Komatsuka during his investigation and falls into danger, needing to quickly prevent the upcoming tragedy. The role of Kogoro checking the stage equipment in this episode was completely useless, as everyone acted after the checks... This episode doesn't have much substance; it's just three people trying to kill each other, but today, the Grim Reaper Conan won't let anyone die. He just teaches them a lesson and tells the viewers not to kill. Also, will the bottle caps Conan kicks, the ropes he throws, and the tranquilizer darts he shoots go undiscovered? Won't the police investigate?