Detective Conan: Episode 315

Conan eventually exposes Jiro Kuroki as the culprit. Kuroki drugged Hayakawa with sleeping pills and tied a noose around his neck in a bamboo grove. He then cut down surrounding bamboo to allow more sunlight to reach the tree with the noose, triggering rapid growth that eventually hoisted and strangled the victim. Kuroki's motive was a desire for recognition; he had been ghostwriting his master's recent paintings but was denied credit. Key Details & Reception : April 14, 2003. Broadcast Rating : 14.9%. Case Type : Anime Original (Filler #104).

: Community rewatches often rank this episode poorly, with some fans rating their anticipation for it as low as a 3/10. It is frequently skipped by those following a canon-only watchlist . Perspectives on Standalone Episodes Detective Conan Episode 315

: The "growth-based" murder trick is often cited as one of the more creative, if scientifically exaggerated, methods used in the show's filler episodes. Conan eventually exposes Jiro Kuroki as the culprit