, titled "Place Exposed to the Sun" (Japanese: Hi no Ataru Basho ), is a standalone anime-original (filler) episode that aired on April 14, 2003. While it features a unique murder method involving rapid-growth nature, it is generally considered a lower-tier entry in the series by longtime viewers. Plot Summary
: Community rewatches often rank this episode poorly, with some fans rating their anticipation for it as low as a 3/10. It is frequently skipped by those following a canon-only watchlist . Perspectives on Standalone Episodes Detective Conan Episode 315
The episode begins when hires Kogoro Mouri to help his mentor, the famous artist Shizusan Hayakawa , who has fallen into a deep depression due to his inability to draw in his old age. During a fishing trip, Hayakawa is found dead, hanging from a bamboo tree in a forest. , titled "Place Exposed to the Sun" (Japanese:
: The "growth-based" murder trick is often cited as one of the more creative, if scientifically exaggerated, methods used in the show's filler episodes. It is frequently skipped by those following a