Case Closed season 22

Lore & Background

The season uses five pieces of theme music: two opening and three ending themes. The first opening theme is 'Try Again' by Mai Kuraki from episode 681 to 695, followed by 'Q&A' by B'z from episode 696. The first ending theme is 'Koi ni Koi Shite' by Mai Kuraki used up to episode 685; the second ending theme is 'Hitomi no Melody' by Boyfriend from episode 686 to 704; and the third ending theme is 'Kimi no Egao ga Nani Yori mo Sukidatta' by Chicago Poodle starting from episode 705.

Reader's Guide

This season continues the long-running Case Closed franchise, adapting Gosho Aoyama's manga. Its significance lies in maintaining the series' popularity through consistent production by TMS Entertainment and Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation. The season's theme music, featuring artists like Mai Kuraki and B'z, contributed to its cultural footprint in Japan. The DVD releases by Shogakukan ensured the season's preservation for home viewing. As part of a series that has spanned decades, season 22 represents a typical installment in the ongoing story of Shinichi Kudo's quest to regain his original body while solving mysteries.

Did You Know?

• The season was directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto.
• It used two opening themes: 'Try Again' by Mai Kuraki and 'Q&A' by B'z.
• The third ending theme, 'Kimi no Egao ga Nani Yori mo Sukidatta', was performed by Chicago Poodle.
• The season was released in nine DVD compilations by Shogakukan between January 24, 2014 and October 24, 2014.