Kaito Kid (Magic Kaito / Detective Conan franchise)

Kaito Kid, also known as Phantom Thief Kid, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga series Magic Kaito, created by Gosho Aoyama. The character has become globally recognized primarily through frequent appearances in the highly successful Detective Conan (Case Closed) franchise. The brand represents a significant intellectual property in the Japanese media industry, spanning various formats including manga, television anime series, feature films, and extensive merchandising.

Originally debuting in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1987, the character is produced and managed by major Japanese media entities. The animation is primarily handled by TMS Entertainment (formerly Tokyo Movie Shinsha), while the publishing rights reside with Shogakukan. As a cornerstone of modern Japanese pop culture, the 'Magic Kaito' and 'Detective Conan' brands are central to Japan's cultural exports, with content distributed worldwide through various licensing agreements with international streaming platforms and local distributors.