Case Closed #31

In "The Hidden Word," Conan and his friends find themselves drawn into a mystery echoing a past case when rumors of a treasure in Osaka's famed Toyotomi Hideyoshi Castle lead to a suspicious death that mirrors a cold case involving the fathers of Harley and Kazuha. Written by Gosho Aoyama and Tetsuichiro Miyaki, with art and inks by Gosho Aoyama, this 2009 installment blends historical intrigue with the series' signature suspense. The cover, a collaborative effort by Gosho Aoyama and Andrea Rice, captures the enigmatic atmosphere of the castle's secrets.