The Japanese entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran scriptwriter Toyoto Kogisu, who has passed away at the age of 69. The news was confirmed by the Writers Guild of Japan and reported by Sponichi Annex via Yahoo! Japan.
Contributions to Detective Conan
Kogisu was a recurring contributor to the long-running anime series Detective Conan, penning scripts for a number of episodes between 2000 and 2018. Among his notable contributions was episode 733, titled “The Wedding Reception and the Two Gunshots.”
Live-Action Drama Work
Beyond anime, Kogisu built an extensive career writing for Japanese live-action television dramas. His credits include:
- Taiyō ni Hoero!
- Hagure Keiji: Junjōha
- Sasurai Keiji Ryojō-hen
- Bengoshi Takabayashi Ayuko
His body of work spanned detective procedurals and drama series alike, reflecting a versatile and prolific career in Japanese screen writing.

