Detective Conan Episode 717 -

Why not a perfect score? The episode leans heavily on a cliffhanger that feels slightly abrupt. And seasoned viewers will likely guess the “trick” behind the fire arrow’s delivery system before the reveal (hint: think about timing and metal fatigue ). But the journey is still immensely satisfying.

Have you seen Episode 717? What was your theory about the locked-room trick before the solution was revealed? Detective Conan Episode 717

Episode 717, "The Demon of Hades' Fire Arrow (Part 1)" (also known as The Demon of Hades' Fire Arrow ), is exactly that. Directed by the talented Yasuichiro Yamamoto and penned by the series’ veteran scriptwriter Junichi Miyashita, this episode kicks off a two-part filler arc that feels anything but disposable. The story begins when Conan, Ran, and Kogoro visit the Kurata family estate—a traditional Japanese mansion built around a legend. A local folktale speaks of a “Demon of Hades” who unleashes flaming arrows from the sky to punish the wicked. Within hours, this myth becomes terrifyingly real. Why not a perfect score

In the sprawling, thousand-plus episode tapestry of Detective Conan , it’s easy for a single installment to get lost in the fog of Heiji's failed confessions, Kogoro's needle-induced naps, and the ever-present shadow of the Black Organization. But then, every so often, an episode reminds you of the series’ core strength: the locked-room mystery amplified by theatrical, almost supernatural, stakes. But the journey is still immensely satisfying