Beyond the specific case, this episode is a major milestone for the series' main plot:
: This is the first time Ran begins to suspect Conan is actually Shinichi .
: By checking hospital records, Conan discovers Tomoya was a patient who died three years ago on February 19th. This allows him to deduce that the sender is seeking revenge on the exact anniversary of the child's death. 🔍 A "Useful Piece" of Plot Development Detective Conan Episode 7
to stop the culprit in this episode, demonstrating their utility for the first time in a life-or-death situation.
: Conan notices a saved game file under the name "Ogino Tomoya" . Beyond the specific case, this episode is a
In this episode, the surgeon Masayuki Ogawa is being sent used toys and money every month. The most "useful" piece of evidence is .
Depending on what you are looking for, "useful piece" might also refer to: 🔍 A "Useful Piece" of Plot Development to
💡 : Fans often discuss this episode because of Conan's noticeably "chubbier" animation style, which was unique to the early production designs.