The weekly column by Michihiko Suwa, the Yomiuri TV producer
September 13, 2004 Original Japanese text

Detective Conan (Case Closed) airing on the 20th is a digitally remastered version of Episode 184: Cursed masks laugh icily (Noroi no Kamen wa Tsumetaku Warau). The original version of the episode was broadcast in 2000. Because it is the first filler double episode, I have a special feeling for the episode. Mr. Ochi who was usually in charge of animation director created the script of the episode. One of the features of Ochi-san's works is twin sisters. Also in this episode, twins show in an interesting setting. The twins look like a perpetrator. But is that true? This episode is one of the best works, where a trick that people who watch it for the first time can't so much as imagine is prepared. I want you to try to fine the perpetrator. I think that the highlight is a scene of a room where 200 eerie masks are scattered. The scene probably has a strong impact on you. Wait till it airs.

In the meantime, do you remember that I wrote in the previous diary that InuYasha Anime team made a trip to Okinawa? In this diary, I'll talk about an accident in the trip. Though we went to Miyako Island in Okinawa, Typhoon Songda hit it during the trip. Of course it is mere accident, but I feel like that the typhoon said, “Don't let the Anime end”. And more, this typhoon caused us unable to go back to Tokyo. But on account of this situation, I felt the members' greatness that I couldn’t understand usually. For example, they warmed up to change the mood, and suggested what to do after that, which made me impressed. I thought the sides different from usual were able to show to me. Owing to that, though it was late to go back to Tokyo, we decided to enjoy a trip that one can experience only in the typhoon, so we watched angry waves from a beach and observed tourist spots and a salt factory in the storm. It was good as well to meet a lot of local people to talk about many things. After all, the trip which was planned to be three-day two-night became five-day four-night. I think the members were in trouble since each member has its own work. But inversely, the solidarity among the InuYasha anime team has gotten stronger thanks to staying together for a long time, I guess. So, first, let's go for the movie!