Unlocking the Mystery: NHK's Global Premiere of Detective Conan Creator Gōshō Aoyama's Documentary
Dive into the secrets, inspirations, and untold stories behind Detective Conan in this exclusive behind-the-scenes journey!
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New Documentary Launch by NHK World
NHK World has recently begun streaming a captivating documentary focused on Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama. Part of the Professional Shigoto no Ryūgi (The Professionals) series, this special aired with English subtitles globally on December 28.
The documentary, titled Professional Shigoto no Ryūgi Mangaka Gōshō Aoyama SP, first premiered on NHK BS Premium 4K in late April 2024 and followed with a general airing on NHK in early May.
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Insight into Aoyama’s Creative Process
The documentary chronicles Aoyama’s journey over seven months starting from May 2023, showcasing interviews and footage of his work. It provides a rare glimpse into his creative process as he develops new chapters and characters for the Detective Conan series.
This is notable as it marks the first time the renowned manga creator has allowed cameras to capture such extensive, behind-the-scenes coverage of his craft.
Special Features
NHK World’s official social media accounts have highlighted that this documentary offers exclusive insights into Aoyama’s career, showcasing a side of the artist rarely seen by the public.
Check out the documentary's highlights on Instagram.
Availability
The Aoyama documentary will be accessible on NHK World until December 28.
About the Professional Shigoto no Ryūgi Series
The Professional Shigoto no Ryūgi series has previously featured renowned figures in the creative industry, including:
- Hiroshi Kamiya - voice actor
- Hideaki Anno - anime director
The series has also provided sneak peeks into works like Hayao Miyazaki’s samurai manga and the Detective Pikachu game.
In addition, it has featured profiles of notable fictional characters such as Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan and prominent figures in the manga world like Shigeru Mizuki.
Sources
Here are the sources referenced in this article:
- NHK World’s website (link 2, link 3)
- NHK World’s Facebook page and Instagram page