Detective Conan fans have been eagerly waiting for the franchise to air on Netflix, and their wish has finally been granted! The streaming giant has officially announced that a part of Detective Conan, titled Zero’s Tea Time, will be available on their platform. However, the story that will be showcased is quite different from the original.
In Zero’s Tea Time, viewers get to explore Tooru Amuro’s life, his real identity as Rei Furuya in the police department, his Black Organization identity as Bourbon, and his undercover role as Zero, a CIA agent. Despite its different approach, the series remains thrilling, especially for Conan fans, who can follow Zero’s story as a highly-skilled, daring, and dangerous expert in everything he does.
Synopsis
The anime spin-off, directed by Tomochi Kosaka, was released in 2022 and falls in the slice of life genre. The series stars renowned voice-actors Tooru Furuya and Mikiko Enomoto, among others. The first episode, Time One, portrays Amuro juggling three jobs – a CIA agent, a Black Organization spy, and a coffee-shop waiter. Viewers can see Amuro and his co-worker Azusa as highly-skilled baristas, with Amuro being the mastermind behind the various coffee and espressos ordered by their most discerning customers.
In Time Two, Amuro receives a message from his fellow police officer, Kazami (Nobuo Tobita), regarding a criminal in pursuit. Amuro rushes to the scene and helps Kazami capture the criminal. Time Three sees Amuro engaging in a conversation with Vermouth, a Black Organization member he is trying to reel in.
In Time Four, Kogoro Mouri, another character in the series, informs Yoko Okino, an actress, about Amuro’s excellent sandwiches. When Yoko’s makeup kit goes missing, Amuro is able to track down the thief.
Episode Five features FBI agent Andre Camel visiting Kafe Poirot, Amuro’s workplace, without knowing that his CIA counterpart, Zero, works there. Camel is in for a surprise, but he and Amuro eventually bond over their shared love for food and drinks. Finally, in Time Six, Kazami and Amuro train in self-defense, preparing for the upcoming parade. During the festivities, Kazami spots a thief and calls on Amuro’s assistance.
Conclusion
Zero’s Tea Time offers an entertaining change of pace from the original Detective Conan series, allowing viewers to see another side of the franchise’s beloved characters. With its slice of life genre, viewers get to witness some comical, day-to-day events between the anime’s cast, knowing that at any moment, they may be called out to catch a thief or a criminal. So, if you enjoyed the original Detective Conan series, you’re sure to love Zero’s Tea Time for its fresh take on the popular anime.
