Detective Conan x Precure crossover (Hannindar)
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What happened

On June 6, 2026 at 6:00 p. m. JST (Japan Standard Time), the Detective Conan crossover episode titled "Hanamaru na Truth (Answer)" aired and featured two characters borrowed from **Detective Precure!

— a recent entry in the long-running magical-girl franchise Precure. The two are Hannindar, a comedic monster, and Niji**, a flamboyant member of the in-show villain group, the Phantom Thieves. Hannindar's name is a Japanese pun: "hannin da" means "it's the culprit," which makes the character a natural fit for a detective show built around catching culprits.

Why it is trending now

The spike happened in real time. As the episode aired, viewers flooded X (formerly Twitter) with surprise that a Precure character had crossed over into the Conan TV series, drawn in Conan's own art style. The crossover is a two-part event.

The Precure-side episode, "The Detectives' Co-Starring (Assemble)," aired earlier on May 31, 2026, and fans quickly noticed that the two episodes were choreographed to match each other in design and staging — a rare feat given the two shows air on different setups and are made by different studios.

How fans reacted

Reactions skewed positive and excited. Many posted variations of "I can't believe we get to see Niji and Hannindar in Conan's art style." The Conan episode also included a comedic beat where a human appears dressed as a "fake Hannindar," which fans found hilariously suspicious-looking. There was also chatter about the voice cast, including the day-before news that voice actors connected to the show appeared at a Yokohama Precure exhibition.

What to watch next:

The "Detective Precure! Exhibition" in Yokohama runs through June 7, 2026, and crossover merchandise is set to go on sale at permanent Precure Pretty Store locations from June 23, 2026. Expect continued fan interest as the collaboration moves from broadcast to goods.