Episode 981 - Detective Conan

Detective Conan Episode 981, titled kicks off an intriguing original mystery that ties a case of animal abuse to a cold-blooded murder. The Setup: A Cruel Discovery

The episode begins with Conan and the Detective Boys—Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta—discovering a severely injured cat in a park. The cat has been clearly abused, and they find blood and foreign fibers caught in its claws. As they search for the culprit, the story shifts to the , a local establishment themed after Natsume Soseki’s famous novel. The Incident: Two Victims A double tragedy strikes the restaurant staff: Detective Conan Episode 981

Found dead inside the restaurant. Suspiciously, his shirt matches the fibers found in the injured cat's claws. Detective Conan Episode 981, titled kicks off an

Conan realizes the cat wasn't attacked at the restaurant as originally thought, but in the park, suggesting the killer intentionally linked the two scenes to frame a victim. Where to Watch You can stream this episode on several platforms: Crunchyroll Tubi Apple TV Episode 981 - Case Closed (Detective Conan) - ‎Apple TV As they search for the culprit, the story

Conan, however, notices several inconsistencies that point to a setup:

His body is later discovered hanging from a tree in the restaurant's garden. The Initial Theory vs. Conan's Suspicion

Inspector Megure and the police initially believe it is a . They find a suicide note and a ladder near Akazawa, leading them to conclude he killed Uranari and then took his own life out of guilt.