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Feb 1, 2018 5:49 PM
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What is with this lack of popularity? I know Conan is not particularly popular in western communities, but 57k is just too little for a decent series released in 2014! I can't see anything in this anime that would drive people away, the art is quite decent, OP is outstanding, and the plot is predictable but nonetheless entertaining. So why?
Sep 24, 2018 5:12 PM
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XXXXXXXXXIII said:
What is with this lack of popularity? I know Conan is not particularly popular in western communities, but 57k is just too little for a decent series released in 2014! I can't see anything in this anime that would drive people away, the art is quite decent, OP is outstanding, and the plot is predictable but nonetheless entertaining. So why?


IKR? I necessarily don't think it's that it's driving people away, but the fact that Conan is so much more popular, so MK1412 remains a lot more hidden. I also wouldn't say that it's predictable, as every episode has something new and entertaining. Everyone always thinks that it's a spin off/side story of Detective Conan, when the MK manga actually came first. I love everything both MK and DC, but MK is just an anime that's underrated, which it shouldn't be. MK1412 is absolutely amazing!
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Feb 21, 2019 8:17 PM
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Yes, Magic Kaito is one of those hidden gems. As a spin-off of a larger franchise, I imagine that scares people off. I for one haven't actually watched Detective Canon, mostly due to its length, but I adore Magic Kaito 1412.
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Apr 22, 2019 5:29 AM
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its hard for me to judge MK as an anime only who hasn't watched DC because I've been a loyal fan of DCMK for ages so my judgements is probably biased. but i honestly don't think this anime is bad at all. maybe not a 10/10 masterpiece but definitely a 8/10
Apr 6, 2020 8:45 AM
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The main reason it didn't get much attention is because fall 2014 season was full of amazing shows (it's not like i'm saying MK isn't amazing, actually it's complete opposite) such as parasite and your lie in april and much more. I really hope that at some point people will know such beautiful shows like Magic Kaito.
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May 15, 2020 1:11 PM
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Its amazing series but, 90% who watch MK 1412 is Detective conan audience. And you know western community or community apart japan is not that interesting in conan or kaito, they didn't know or too lazy to watch anime or read the manga (you know weebs nowdays interested with series like SAO or any trash fanservice series) the point is who put more fan service or more waifu is the winner. Example(in recent year): dororo is much better in story, action, plot but KNY more popular because that fcking nezuko
May 19, 2020 3:44 AM
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This series is what I call a hidden gem. People never talk about it. It's also a great way to introduce yourself with Conan universe.
Agree, I first watch MK1412 when it airs, then I watch DC until now. I already know conan before, but I haven't watched the anime at that time. Kaito Kid still my fav character, always hype when he appears at DC

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