Detective Conan Gets Name Changes

FUNimation has announced a number of name changes to the American release of Detective Conan, most significantly, a title change. When it premiered in America on April 5th, Detective Conan will be known as “Case Closed.” Main character Shinichiro Kudo will be known as “Jimmy Kudo,” while his adopted name “Conan Edogawa” (a combination of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edogawa Rampo) will remain unchanged. Ran Mori’s name will be changed to “Rachel Moore.” Kogoro Mori’s name will be changed to “Richard Moore.” But Dr. Agasa’s name will remain unchanged.

FUNimation explains that the title change to “Case Closed” was necessitated by a trademark issue. The name changes were decided upon to make the characters more accessible for English speaking viewers.

The official Case Closed website is now open.

Source: Anime on DVD