Ep 491Clash of Red and Black (The Beginning)
Jan 14, 2008
4.5 Rating
Arc: Clash of Red and Black
Is Detective Conan Episode 491 Filler?
No — Episode 491 is Canon. This episode directly adapts content from the Detective Conan manga and contains story-critical events. We strongly recommend watching all canon episodes to follow the main plot without missing key developments.
Episode Overview
Part of the Detective Conan Main arc, Detective Conan Episode 491 is titled "Clash of Red and Black (The Beginning)" and first aired January 14, 2008. This is a fully canonical episode, adapting the Detective Conan manga faithfully without anime-only additions. Skipping Episode 491 risks confusion in later episodes — the events here are referenced repeatedly.
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