Conan must navigate false evidence planted on a boat and use his gadgets—at one point relying on Haibara to bring his misplaced voice-changing bowtie—to reveal the culprit's elaborate "tide-based" trick. Why Episode 246 Matters

Anime fans are currently experiencing a deep wave of nostalgia for early 2000s anime (the "Heisei era"). The updated visuals allow younger fans to enjoy the story without the jarring quality drop of old SD resolutions.

: During a rare vulnerable moment on the beach, Haibara compares herself to a cold, lonely shark coming from the depths of the ocean, while viewing Ran Mouri as a friendly, beloved dolphin.

Some fans dismiss filler episodes. Episode 246 is . While it is anime-original (not directly from Gosho Aoyama’s manga), it is widely considered "canon-adjacent" because it develops Heiji’s character.

Critics and fans alike view this episode as "essential" viewing. It manages to balance the series' signature procedural elements with significant "Main Plot" nuances. For regular viewers, it is a reminder that Detective Conan