Junichi Iioka

**Junichi Iioka**
**Profile**
**Gender:**
Male
**Date of birth:**
September 6, 1945 *(80)*
**Place of birth:**
Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
**Position:**
Story editorSeries organizer
Screenplay
**Years active:**
1975-present
First name can also be written Jun'ichi. Last name can also be written Ioka or Īoka.
**Junichi Iioka** (飯岡 順一 ,*Iioka Jun'ichi*[?](/wiki/Help:Japanese "Help:Japanese")), born 6 September 1945, is a Japanese screenplay writer famous for his participation in *Detective Conan*. He is the series organizer of the main *Detective Conan* [anime](/wiki/Anime "Anime").
## Contents
* [1 Biography](#Biography)
* [2 Style analysis](#Style_analysis)
* [3 Scenarios written](#Scenarios_written)
* [4 Other works in Detective Conan](#Other_works_in_Detective_Conan)
+ [4.1 Movies](#Movies)
+ [4.2 OVAs](#OVAs)
* [5 Other notable works](#Other_notable_works)
+ [5.1 Anime](#Anime)
* [6 References](#References)
## Biography[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Biography")]
Junichi Iioka used to work for [Tokyo Movie](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ja:%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BC%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC "wikipedia:ja:東京ムービー") (東京ムービー), in which he was in charge of literary affairs. In 1987, he left the company and worked at Koyama Shunichiro (小山 峻一郎)'s office WORDS. Iioka is currently freelance.
Photo of Junichi Iioka taken in 2000.
Iioka has been involved with the *[Lupin the Third](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupin_the_Third "wikipedia:Lupin the Third")* (ルパン三世) series for over 35 years since its first TV broadcast in 1971. Yet after episode 19 *Elusive Mist* (霧のエリューシヴ), he ceased his job in the anime, instead, he began editing the draft of its manga. He has remarked that "Lupin is not just about hard action, and it is not just about works with difficult themes. There is plenty of laughter, it's silly and humorous, with social satire. There is a bit of lyricism, and the action is strong. I think we need to make more Lupins like that"[](#cite_note-biography-1).
Furthermore, he composed the lyrics for the theme song of *[Tensai Bakabon](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ja:%E5%A4%A9%E6%89%8D%E3%83%90%E3%82%AB%E3%83%9C%E3%83%B3_(%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A1) "wikipedia:ja:天才バカボン (アニメ)")* (天才バカボン); however, there was no notion of copyright at the time, and he sold it for only about 20,000 to 30,000 yen. Whilst writing screenplays for animation works, he actively hires writers of detective dramas and other works aimed at general audiences, as well as mystery writers. Outside of animation, he has also produced the documentary *The Hopi Prophecy* (ホピの予言), which was directed by [Miyata Yuki](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ja:%E5%AE%AE%E7%94%B0%E9%9B%AA "wikipedia:ja:宮田雪") (宮田 雪).
Ever since 1996, Iioka has been serving as story editor[[Note 1]](#cite_note-2) for both *Detective Conan* anime and [movies](/wiki/Movies "Movies")[](#cite_note-conan-3). In 2010, he started writing individual screenplays. The first case he wrote was [**Episode 558**: The Trap of the Rooftop Farm](/wiki/The_Trap_of_the_Rooftop_Farm "The Trap of the Rooftop Farm"); all screenplays he wrote in *Detective Conan* were co-written with other screenwriters. Starting 2023, Iioka began co-serving as the position of story editor with [Yukie Koyake](/wiki/index.php?title=Yukie_Koyake&action=edit&redlink=1 "Yukie Koyake (page does not exist)").
## Style analysis[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Style analysis")]
Junichi Iioka's main job in the *Detective Conan* anime is coordinating the screenplays, especially the anime-original ones. As such, he hardly ever writes any individual plots/screenplays in the anime; oftentimes, he collaborates with newcomer screenplay writers who have just joined the production team, ensuring the story progresses smoothly and there is no awkward character development that is eventually broadcast on TV. The emphasis is placed on the concreteness and consistency of the tricks, and the scriptwriters are thorough that anime-original episodes do not end up being a fantasy.
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| “ | The first animation work I participated in was produced by Mr. Iioka. At my age, Conan is basically my last work, so I hope to complete the last work with Mr. Iioka. | „ |
| — Yoshio Urasawa | | |
In 2025, screenwriters [Akatsuki Yamatoya](/wiki/Akatsuki_Yamatoya "Akatsuki Yamatoya") and [Yoshio Urasawa](/wiki/Yoshio_Urasawa "Yoshio Urasawa") mentioned in their interview that Iioka formulated the restriction of the limited characters that can be utilised in a pure anime-original script. Moreover, the recent phenomenon of the rapid release of anime-original sequels in a short period of time is actually Iioka's project - his preferences, and normal screenwriters have no right to decide the promotion of sequels[](#cite_note-newtype-4).
## Scenarios written[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Scenarios written")]
Number of case scenarios written: **11** (11 episodes)
* [The Trap of the Rooftop Farm](/wiki/The_Trap_of_the_Rooftop_Farm "The Trap of the Rooftop Farm") with [Yu Kaneko](/wiki/Yu_Kaneko "Yu Kaneko") (Episode 588)
* [The Super Narrow Shop Crime Scene](/wiki/The_Super_Narrow_Shop_Crime_Scene "The Super Narrow Shop Crime Scene") with Yu Kaneko (Episode 634)
* [The Man Who Fell Slowly](/wiki/The_Man_Who_Fell_Slowly "The Man Who Fell Slowly") with [Nobuo Ogizawa](/wiki/Nobuo_Ogizawa "Nobuo Ogizawa") and [Yusuke Takeda](/wiki/Yusuke_Takeda "Yusuke Takeda") (Episode 708)
* [The Rainy Bus Stop](/wiki/The_Rainy_Bus_Stop "The Rainy Bus Stop") with [Yuki Notsuka](/wiki/Yuki_Notsuka "Yuki Notsuka") (Episode 841)
* [The Secret of the Celebrity Couple](/wiki/The_Secret_of_the_Celebrity_Couple "The Secret of the Celebrity Couple") with Yuki Notsuka (Episode 856)
* [The Security System's Pitfall](/wiki/The_Security_System%27s_Pitfall "The Security System's Pitfall") with Yuki Notsuka (Episode 860)
* [The Whistling Bookstore](/wiki/The_Whistling_Bookstore "The Whistling Bookstore") with Yuki Notsuka (Episode 868)
* [The Company Dissolution Party](/wiki/The_Company_Dissolution_Party "The Company Dissolution Party") with [Chisato Matsuda](/wiki/Chisato_Matsuda "Chisato Matsuda") (Episode 987)
* [Troublesome Kindness](/wiki/Troublesome_Kindness "Troublesome Kindness") with Chisato Matsuda (Episode 999)
* [The Lost Article That Smells Like a Case](/wiki/The_Lost_Article_That_Smells_Like_a_Case "The Lost Article That Smells Like a Case") with Chisato Matsuda (Episode 1009)
* [Stakeout](/wiki/Stakeout "Stakeout") with Chisato Matsuda (Episode 1015)
## Other works in [Detective Conan](/wiki/Detective_Conan "Detective Conan")[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Other works in Detective Conan")]
### Movies[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Movies")]
Participation in: **28** movies
| Movie | Title | Original airdate | Role | Note |
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| 1 | [The Time-Bombed Skyscraper](/wiki/The_Time-Bombed_Skyscraper "The Time-Bombed Skyscraper") | April 19, 1997 | Story editor |  |
| 2 | [The Fourteenth Target](/wiki/The_Fourteenth_Target "The Fourteenth Target") | April 18, 1998 | Story editor |  |
| 3 | [The Last Wizard of the Century](/wiki/The_Last_Wizard_of_the_Century "The Last Wizard of the Century") | April 17, 1999 | Story editor |  |
| 4 | [Captured in Her Eyes](/wiki/Captured_in_Her_Eyes "Captured in Her Eyes") | April 22, 2000 | Story editor |  |
| 5 | [Countdown to Heaven](/wiki/Countdown_to_Heaven "Countdown to Heaven") | April 21, 2001 | Story editor |  |
| 6 | [The Phantom of Baker Street](/wiki/The_Phantom_of_Baker_Street "The Phantom of Baker Street") | April 20, 2002 | Story editor |  |
| 7 | [Crossroad in the Ancient Capital](/wiki/Crossroad_in_the_Ancient_Capital "Crossroad in the Ancient Capital") | April 19, 2003 | Story editor |  |
| 8 | [Magician of the Silver Sky](/wiki/Magician_of_the_Silver_Sky "Magician of the Silver Sky") | April 17, 2004 | Story editor |  |
| 9 | [Strategy Above the Depths](/wiki/Strategy_Above_the_Depths "Strategy Above the Depths") | April 9, 2005 | Story editor |  |
| 10 | [The Private Eyes' Requiem](/wiki/The_Private_Eyes%27_Requiem "The Private Eyes' Requiem") | April 15, 2006 | Story editor |  |
| 11 | [Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure](/wiki/Jolly_Roger_in_the_Deep_Azure "Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure") | April 21, 2007 | Story editor |  |
| 12 | [Full Score of Fear](/wiki/Full_Score_of_Fear "Full Score of Fear") | April 19, 2008 | Story editor |  |
| 13 | [The Raven Chaser](/wiki/The_Raven_Chaser "The Raven Chaser") | April 18, 2009 | Story editor |  |
| 14 | [The Lost Ship in the Sky](/wiki/The_Lost_Ship_in_the_Sky "The Lost Ship in the Sky") | April 17, 2010 | Story editor |  |
| 15 | [Quarter of Silence](/wiki/Quarter_of_Silence "Quarter of Silence") | April 16, 2011 | Story editor |  |
| 16 | [The Eleventh Striker](/wiki/The_Eleventh_Striker "The Eleventh Striker") | April 14, 2012 | Story editor |  |
| 17 | [Private Eye in the Distant Sea](/wiki/Private_Eye_in_the_Distant_Sea "Private Eye in the Distant Sea") | April 20, 2013 | Story editor |  |
| 18 | [Dimensional Sniper](/wiki/Dimensional_Sniper "Dimensional Sniper") | April 19, 2014 | Story editor |  |
| 19 | [Sunflowers of Inferno](/wiki/Sunflowers_of_Inferno "Sunflowers of Inferno") | April 18, 2015 | Story editor |  |
| 20 | [The Darkest Nightmare](/wiki/The_Darkest_Nightmare "The Darkest Nightmare") | April 16, 2016 | Story editor |  |
| 21 | [The Crimson Love Letter](/wiki/The_Crimson_Love_Letter "The Crimson Love Letter") | April 15, 2017 | Story editor |  |
| 22 | [Zero the Enforcer](/wiki/Zero_the_Enforcer "Zero the Enforcer") | April 13, 2018 | Story editor |  |
| 23 | [The Fist of Blue Sapphire](/wiki/The_Fist_of_Blue_Sapphire "The Fist of Blue Sapphire") | April 12, 2019 | Story editor |  |
| 24 | [The Scarlet Bullet](/wiki/The_Scarlet_Bullet "The Scarlet Bullet") | April 16, 2021 | Story editor |  |
| 25 | [The Bride of Halloween](/wiki/The_Bride_of_Halloween "The Bride of Halloween") | April 15, 2022 | Story editor |  |
| 26 | [Black Iron Submarine](/wiki/Black_Iron_Submarine "Black Iron Submarine") | April 14, 2023 | Story editor |  |
| 27 | [The Million-dollar Pentagram](/wiki/The_Million-dollar_Pentagram "The Million-dollar Pentagram") | April 12, 2024 | Story editor |  |
| 28 | [One-eyed Flashback](/wiki/One-eyed_Flashback "One-eyed Flashback") | April 18, 2025 | Story editor |  |
### OVAs[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: OVAs")]
Participation in: **1** OVA
| OVA | Title | Original airdate | Role | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Conan, Heiji, and the Vanished Boy](/wiki/Conan,_Heiji,_and_the_Vanished_Boy "Conan, Heiji, and the Vanished Boy") | March 12, 2003 | Story editor |  |
## Other notable works[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Other notable works")]
### Anime[[edit](/wiki/index.php?title=Junichi_Iioka&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: Anime")]
* *2001 Nights*: Producer
* *Ashita no Joe 2*: Literature manager
* *Cat's Eye*: Series organizer
* *Lupin III*: Story editor, Screenplay producer, Screenplay supervision, Scenario director, Screenplay, Literature manager, Layout
* Many others including *Golgo 13*, *Mankatsu*, *Saint Tail*, and *Soccer Fever*.