The
Kindaichi Case Files and Detective Conan (Case Closed) are both famous mystery manga.
It seems that Detective Conan is more popular than Kindaichi Case Files because
it has better art works and it was published earlier than Kindaichi Case Files.
But is that really true that Detective Conan is better than Kindaichi? This
question has been debated in detective manga community. Supporters of Conan defend
more kind of minor murder stories and tricks resolving around modern things
(cell phones, wiretapping system, etc.). Supporters of Kindaichi believe that
it has more in-depth stories and better mysteries than Conan does. It is clear
that Kindaichi is actually the better than Conan in detective manga department.
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by Manga Panda at mangapanda.com |
The Kindaichi Case Files is mainly
occur in rural, remote villages, associated with some certain rumor. Because of
this gloomy atmosphere, its creepy levels also increased more with serial
murder thrilling. The most interesting thing about Kindaichi is that it is very
difficult to guess the murderer within many suspects. This even makes essential
mysterious in the storyline of detective Kindaichi.
Fans of Kindaichi probably remember
one of the most classic cases in this manga, called “Ijinkan Village Murder
Case”. It is not deeply impressed because the cruelty, the cold-blooded killer,
but because of the torment and the anxiousness that case left inside the
readers. I believe this is a point of difference compared to Detective Conan.
In Detective Conan, when murders are detected, readers often feel satisfied
because justice has been accomplished. But, in Kindaichi Case Files, readers
can feel the pitiful when they go through each story of the murders.
Some claim that Case Closed inspires readers
by bringing several different cases in a chapter. However, this is not true.
This construction makes cases in the series cause many conflicts and become illogical.
On the other hand, Kindaichi focus on solving complicated crimes, cases
maintain logical and attractive.
Therefore, it is true that The
Kindaichi Case Files is one of the best in detective manga department. Its
storylines is extremely impressive and unforgettable for readers who are passionate
for mystery detective manga.