Gosho Q&A from Super Digest Book 50+ (Translation by Zenthisoror)

[red.orchid]

I came across this tidbit on the Internet recently. Been wondering if there's anything interesting/worthwhile among the Q&As in it, thought you guys would want to know.


http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3054398783


(Very good look on the cover)


(One of the pages)

[Osaka Detective]

Wow, the people at the Chinese site sure work fast XD

Yay for knowing Chinese \o/

[Spimer]

As far as I see, none of the questions are relevant.

They're the usual "can you tell us your daily schedule?", "how much time do you take to draw characters?", "will Conan reach 100 volumes?" and so on...

Nothing plot-relevant anywhere. At all.

Makes you wonder if the ones who submitted the questions were grade school students: they're so TRIVIAL...

* sigh *

[usotsuki]

It may be that the editors intentionally picked the most empty questions.

[Spimer]

@usotsuki: That wouldn't surprise me. So much hype from the cover but the Q&A section is such a letdown. Not like I was expecting too much but I hoped to see at least one smart question.

[Chekhov MacGuffin]

Super crappy translation for Question 80:

Q: How did Gin and Vodka get the tickets to enter Tropical Land?
A: Vodka probably said something like "Two adults" and bought the tickets.

[aly_angelflight]

Q: How did Gin and Vodka get the tickets to enter Tropical Land?
A: Vodka probably said something like "Two adults" and bought the tickets.

Why is this even a question?

[Jecka]

Q: How did Gin and Vodka get the tickets to enter Tropical Land?
A: Vodka probably said something like "Two adults" and bought the tickets.

Why is this even a question?

We need to get the important questions out there

[Kamite]

Q 65: Gin sometimes says, 'It's a direct order from That Person', but is there anybody in the organisation aside from That Person who can give direct orders to Gin?
A: There might be!(?)

Spoiler:

And look what we have. Hello Rum

[Nemomon]

Q 65: Gin sometimes says, 'It's a direct order from That Person', but is there anybody in the organisation aside from That Person who can give direct orders to Gin?
A: There might be!(?)

Spoiler:

And look what we have. Hello Rum

Spoiler:

Probably You are right, though Rum probably takes the orders from Anokata too.

Though, that puts Vermouth is a bad light. If she's Anokata's mother/sister/father/clone/wife, she should be the one to give direct orders. Why then she isn't?

It could be that Rum is even closer family to Anokata than Vermouth herself...

[k11chi]

Q 65: Gin sometimes says, 'It's a direct order from That Person', but is there anybody in the organisation aside from That Person who can give direct orders to Gin?
A: There might be!(?)

Spoiler:

And look what we have. Hello Rum

Spoiler:

Probably You are right, though Rum probably takes the orders from Anokata too.

Though, that puts Vermouth is a bad light. If she's Anokata's mother/sister/father/clone/wife, she should be the one to give direct orders. Why then she isn't?

It could be that Rum is even closer family to Anokata than Vermouth herself...

Spoiler:

Or maybe they have some history together which makes the Boss trust Rum the most

Also it's possible that Rum has been in charge of things and manipulates the Boss.

What is Rum doing when he/she is not on move? Perhaps giving orders alongside the boss... Rum taking direct action seems to be something special...

[b8ajenai]

Q 56: Are we ever going to see Shinichi's room (in his house) in the manga?
A: Hmm...I can't say that the chance is zero...

It's in the first chapter, isn't it? Well, his bed and a window.

Also, doesn't Shiho raid Kudo's underwear drawer, and that's how she discovers he's Conan?

Q: How did Gin and Vodka get the tickets to enter Tropical Land?
A: Vodka probably said something like "Two adults" and bought the tickets.

Why is this even a question?

There's only one truth!

[Startold]

Some new translations, thanks to c61515555.

Q12: Please draw Conan being sick or close to death, that kind of dangerous story.
Gosho: I used to draw him being sick often. Maybe something will happen in the future.

Q17: How much does Genta weigh?
Gosho: I dont know...池中玄太 is 80 kilograms (176 lbs.)

Q24: Do you go online to see people's plot predictions? If yes, how do you feel?
Gosho: Sometimes. when they predict correctly, I think "wow they r good!" and even when that happens,
i dont think of changing the plot.

Q67: Hi Gosho-sensei! Since you can't tell us who Ano Kata is, can you tell us what is his gender?
Gosho: Eh... (laugh)

Q81: What is Vermouth's secret of not aging?
Gosho: Please solve that mystery.

Q109: Is DC's story now thought out only by Gosho-sensei or is it by a team?
Gosho: This I can't say right now... (laugh)

[[red]]

forcezer from DCW here. I apologize in advance for any errors. I can't access DCTP from my usual computer (it says the IP is banned? Why?), but since I can access it from a different computer, I'll post it here.)

Translating from mainly Chinese (and checking with whatever little Japanese I know from the thread on Tieba).

First post in the thread is a comment from Gosho. I don't think it's a question because there's no question, but I found it interesting:
"The concept and background report for Sera-chan that I showed my editor spanned three pages. There's no way you can understand it without reading it on paper, because it's complicated. The Sera family ... who did what, at what age, things like that are all written down in detail."

Q110: Were Conan's elementary school registration papers faked?
A: Probably, Professor Agasa ... (mystery)

He most likely intentionally censored the rest of it, lol.

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Translating the untranslated (in the first post) from here.

Q1: Will Detective Conan reach 100 volumes?
A: Maybe yes, maybe no.

Q2: What are the most difficult and happiest moments of being a mangaka?
A: It's horrible when you can't get enough sleep. It's great when you're at a gathering and are acknowledged. (laughs)

Q3: Was there ever a time where Aoyama-sensei has to avoid the editors because you've got artist's block? How did you overcome it?
A: What's the use of avoiding them? (laughs) When you can't draw, just sleep (highly recommended)!!

Q4: When you're drawing Conan, which panel (or scene) makes you feel great?
A: Probably "My name is Edogawa Conan, a detective!".

Q5: Recently, which animanga have you been inspired/influenced by?
A: Chihayafuru and Kimi ni Todoke.
[T/N: lol shoujo manga. Inspiration for his romance subplots, probably.]

Q6: Which does Aoyama-sensei like best: Super Sentai, Kamen Rider or Ultraman?
A: I watched Kamen Rider W for a bit. I watched Kamen Rider Ichigo and Nigo while it was airing. I watched Ultraman Seven, too. I roleplayed the Blue Ranger from Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, because I'm Aoyama. (laughs)
[T/N: 青ao = blue = same kanji in Aoyama.]

Q7: What do you want to do during your free time?
A: Play Kancolle. I like Akagi. Yamato won't appear though.
[T/N: He's trying to collect them all and still is even in 80+, jeez ...]

Q8: Please tell me how you spend your free time.
A: KANCOLLE.

Q9: How much time do you spend drawing manga?
A: Around twenty hours ... actually, 19 hours and 30 minutes. (laughs)

Q10: Which character does Aoyama-sensei draw while thinking that he's the coolest?
A: Probably Akai ... I have to make sure he looks cool.

Q11: translated

Q12: Please draw Conan-kun getting into a pinch when he's ill or between life and death.
A: I used to draw him having colds. Maybe something will happen soon.

Q13: What is Edogawa Conan to Aoyama-sensei?
A: My spokesperson!!
[T/N: Alternatively, the author's voice ... take it however you want.]

Q14: Which character do you want to have as a girlfriend?
A: All the female characters.

Q15: Why are all the females around Conan (with the exception of Sonoko) so strong?
A: Girls have always been strong. (laughs)

Q16: What is Ran's type of guy?
A: The type she likes, of course. What else? (laughs)

Q17: How heavy is Kojima Genta?
A: I don't know ... Ikenaka Genta is 80kg.
[T/N: Reference to a drama series called Ikenaka Genta 80kg starring Nishida Toshiyuki.]

Q18: Are there any characters who will have it really tough if they were real?
A: Gin. He's going to be very conflicted. Vodka will adapt well, though.

Q19: Is there such a character that's like, "If this guy was shrunk, it'd be terrible"? And the reason is?
A: Probably Gin. He'd be absolutely terrifying.

Q20: How do you come up with all those murder methods?
A: It's not easy at all!

Q21: How do you come up with cases?
A: I already told you it's not easy!!

Q22: What about those murder methods that make the reader go "Ah!"? How do you think of those?
A: I. Already. Said. It's. Not. Easy!!!

Q23: But no matter what, you always have to come up with the details of the case, the murderer's motive, and other related things, right?
A: I talk to my editor while thinking about those. (laughs) First I'll come up with the method, and lastly, the motive ... and so on.

Q24: Have you ever read story predictions online? If you do, what are your thoughts on them?
A: I occasionally read them. If they're correct, I'll think, "Wow, they're great." Even if they get it correct, I won't feel obliged to change the storyline.

Q25: What's your total playtime and rank for Animal Crossing: New Leaf?
A: [T/N: Not familiar with Animal Crossing, but the idea is that he's played it a lot, and really developed his town.]

Q26: I really want Aoyama-sensei's autograph and illustrations. What can I do?
A: Go to the WHF and hope you win a prize!

Q27: translated

Q28: What should I do to become a mangaka?
A: You'd have to be a person who reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies and dramas, and is able to think up interesting dialogue.

Q29: The estimated release date for the second best of compilation is ... ?
A: It's very thin right now, but because it's good, I want to release it as soon as possible!

Q30: What are the principles and things that you need to pay extra attention to when drawing manga?
A: The guys need to look cool, the girls have to be cute, and Conan must not cry.

Q31: Which character does Aoyama-sensei think he resembles the most?
A: Kogoro, probably. But he's clumsier than I am ...

Q32: Where have you read up to in the Gamera series?
A: Around the Gojira series.

Q33: Which character do you like best?
A: Conan! Also all the other characters!

Q34: What kind of liquor does Aoyama-sensei like?
A: I don't drink! (laughs) I'll only drink during New Years' and year-end gatherings.

Q35: translated

Q36: Conan's anime series and movies always uses theme songs by ZARD. Is Aoyama-sensei a fan?
A: I really like her! My favorite song is Unmei no Roulette Mawashite!

Q37: Do you like Kuraki Mai?
A: I do. She's cute.

Q38: By any chance, does Aoyama-sensei like planes?
A: I like battleships. (laughs) Oh, right!! I like the Reisen (zero fighter)!!
[T/N: The Reisen is actually the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, designated as the Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter. It's a naval aircraft ... so I guess it's related to battleships, somehow.]

Q39: translated

Q40: In the future, will a character that can threaten Takagi in terms of pursuing Satou appear?
A: Good idea! (laughs)

Q41: What will you do if Fujiko existed in real life?
A: I want to have a conversation with her.
[T/N: The question refers to Mine Fujiko, from Lupin III.]

Q42: What are your honest opinions about Japan hosting the Olympics?
A: I'm looking forward to it.

Q43: What kind of sushi ingredient/topping do you like? By the way, my favorite is maguro.
A: Chuutoro.

Q44: I want to go to the Aoyama Gosho Manga Factory. I finally have an opportunity to visit Tottori, so what else do you recommend?
A: Watermelons in summer, tasty crabs in winter!

Q45: I'm an aspiring artist. How can I draw like Aoyama-sensei?
A: Draw a lot. Draw lots and lots of pictures.

Q46: translated

Q47: Has Aoyama-sensei ever thought "I've grown older" when thinking about Detective Conan?
A: Sometimes, I receive fan letters that say, "I've been a fan of Detective Conan since I was in year one of elementary school, and now I'm a mother of one."

Q48: When you can't think of dialogue, when do you?
A: I pace about in my room. (laughs)

Q49: What kind of curry do you like?
A: Chicken Bon Curry. I like it very much! It's the best in the world. (laughs)
[T/N: He's probably talking about Otsuka Food's Bon Curry series, which are pouch instant curries.]

Q50: What does Aoyama-sensei think of Detective Conan AU fanfiction?
A: If it makes people happy, why not?

Q51: What's the greatest thing that has happened since you created Detective Conan?
A: Being thought of as an intelligent author (even though that's not really the case). (laughs)

Q52: Aoyama-sensei, do you think that supernatural stuff like ghosts and UFOs really exists?
A: I don't believe in ghosts, but UFOs might be interesting.

Q53: I'm also a fan of the Giants. Which of their current players do you like best?
A: Sakamoto Hayato.
[T/N: Japanese baseball league.]

Q54: When will the fifth volume of Magic Kaito be released?
A: Maybe there'll be something new this year! Please look forward to it (laughs)

Q55: Are there any upcoming activities related to Detective Conan?
A: There's going to be a Detective Conan exhibition at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in April, I think!

Q56: translated

Q57: I want to work at Shogakukan in the future, what should I do?
A: The only way is to take the company entrance test ...

Q58: translated

Q59: I want to read Jodie and Akai's past love story!!
A: Th-This one ...

Q60 to Q63: translated

Q64: Does Yamamura Misao not have a lover?
A: If there is, there's going to be a case. (laughs)

Q65 and Q66: translated

Q67: Hi, Aoyama-sensei! Even though I can't exactly say "Please tell me who the Boss of the Black Organization is!", please at least tell me their gender!
A: Ehh~~ (laughs)

Q68: After Sonoko removes her hairband, her hair's going to stick up, isn't it?
A: It's not going to. (laughs)

Q69: Who's older, Megure or Agasa?
A: I think it's Agasa.

Q70: translated

Q71: How can I become like Miwako?
A: The only way is to put in effort!!

Q72: Does Conan like Haibara?
A: I'll leave it to your imagination.

Q73: Please let Kinukawa Kazuki appear again!
A: A child talent/actor like him is very busy. (laughs)
[T/N: He's from File 401, the kid who wants to find his mom.]

Q74: Is Miyamoto Yumi as good as Satou at fights?
A: No.

Q75: Why does Yumi let everyone call her Yumi-san?
A: Come to think of it, you're right.
[T/N: Technically, Japanese hierarchy or something would result in her being addressed as Miyamoto-san.]

Q76: translated

Q77: I want to see Kogoro and Eri get back together. (laughs) Is that possible?
A: Ah, yeah. I want them to get back together too. (laughs)

Q78: translated

Q79: If Satou sleeps on a bed, does this mean that she has a western-style room?
A: It's a western-style room indeed.

Q80: In the first file, did Gin and Vodka pay their entrance fees to Tropical Land?
A: I think Vodka likely told the cashier, "Two adult tickets." and paid for them.

Q81: What is the secret to Vermouth's agelessness?
A: Please solve this mystery.

Q82: Who buys clothing for Conan, and where?
A: Probably Ran?

Q83: translated

Q84: Have you ever wanted to write the script for a Detective Conan movie?
A: Very much so. (laughs)

Q85 and Q86: translated

Q87: When will you come to Osaka?
A: I'm looking forward to it! (When I do, I must remember to visit Ebisu Bridge ...)

Q88: What kind of manga do you want to draw after the conclusion of Detective Conan?
A: An adventure story like Journey to the West. Science fiction isn't bad either.

Q89: At the beginning, Ran's hairstyle didn't have its 'horn', but gradually grew to have one. Is it something you eventually decided on while drawing her?
A: Yes.

Q90 to Q92: translated

Q93: I think that if Conan's glasses had the ability to take photos, it'd be so much more convenient!
A: This is a great idea! (laughs)

Q94: What's Conan's height?
A: He's around 18kg.
[T/N: The Chinese version actually says this. I assume the original asked for his height/weight ...]

Q95 and Q96: translated

Q97: Is there a pairing that Aoyama-sensei has to draw no matter what?
A: Probably Chiba. Once, all my assistants were adamant about me being unfair to him. (laughs)

Q98: I want to read a showdown between Kuroba Kaito and Conan-kun!
A: If there is one, it'll be pretty interesting.

Q99 and Q100: translated

Q101: Which Agasa invention does Aoyama-sensei want the most? And how would you use it?
A: Probably the tranquilizer watch. I'll make my editor fall asleep with it. (laughs)

Q102: Aoyama-sensei, you should have your hometown be the setting for a case!
A: In Tottori? It's very peaceful there, so it's unlikely to ever have a locked room mystery.

Q103: If Aoyama-sensei could choose a codename for himself, what would you choose?
A: Doburoku, or something.
[T/N: Based on the Chinese version, my guess is that it originally says 濁酒(ドブロク), which, for some reason, is Nigori according to the English wikipedia ... your guess is as good as mine.]

Q104: translated

Q105: It's about time you changed Ran's cellphone to a smartphone! Of course, it should be a present from Shinichi ...
A: Yeah, I will.

Q106: In Volume 11, File 8, page 136, the sound effects for Conan-kun's footsteps is 'トコトラ(tokotora).' What does that mean?
A: It's a typographical error. (laughs)

Q107: Can't you make Hokkaido the setting for another case?
A: If I have the opportunity to gather information ...

Q108: Before Detective Conan ends, can you somehow allow Chiba and Miike Naeko enter a relationship?
A: Please look forward to it!

Q109: Nowadays, are you the only one working on the storyline for Detective Conan, or is there a team behind it?
A: I can't talk too much about this. (laughs)

Q110: translated

Q111: Any dramas you're into recently?
A: I've been watching Shitsuren Chocolatier recently as a reference for romance stories. (laughs)
[T/N: The drama is about this guy who looks up to his senior in school, and has a one-sided love for her. He's a chocolatier, so he dreams of making the perfect chocolate for her. Along the way he gets toyed with by his senior, and in the end, he moves on and doesn't end up with anyone, even though there's someone he clearly likes/likes him back.]

Q112: Which Conan movie do you like best?
A: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper, and Countdown to Heaven. The recent ones are pretty good, too.

Q113: translated

Q114: I'm born in 1994, which is the same year the series started! Instead of a question ... I'll just wish it good luck! Detective Conan, please don't ever end. (laughs)
A: G-Got it! (laughs)

End. Phew!

[Jd-]

forcezer from DCW here. I apologize in advance for any errors. I can't access DCTP from my usual computer (it says the IP is banned? Why?), but since I can access it from a different computer, I'll post it here.)

It's likely something that spilled over from some blanket ban on a spammer or something like that who was in the same range as you. Check your PMs.