AKAM

AKAM is the slash ship between Shuichi Akai and Rei Furuya from the Detective Conan fandom.

Canon
Since joining the Black Organization, Rei has always considered Shuichi as a worthy rival, he wants to compare his capacity with Shuichi and thinks he is the only one who could defeat Shuichi. Shuichi always shows respect towards Rei, he admits Rei's capability and feels interest everytime he faces Rei, he also makes Rei feel quite confused sometimes. Their relationship is becoming more bitter and dramatic when Rei misunderstood Shuichi killed his best friend - Scotch, but actually the one who indirectly caused Scotch to die was Rei himself. Shuichi chooses to keep a secret, continues to let Rei misunderstand him instead of letting Rei know that painful truth. Over time, Shuichi appears to help and protect Rei in some cases, he gradually wants to compensate for the losses which Rei has experienced, he also reveals that he doesn't want to be Rei's enemy. For now, Rei is temporarily lowering his hatred to working well with Shuichi and Conan in destroying the Black Organization.

Quotes
"In this world, only I have the right to defeat you! That left-handed man is someone I can't forget for the rest of my life."

- Rei's thoughts about Shuichi. "You're the one who I never want to be my enemy. You are one of the two best detectives in the world."

- Shuichi's thoughts about Rei.

Fanon
The background of their extremely agonizing relationship has made the fans feel very excited. Especially after Movie 20 was broadcast, the scene they rolling together on the ferris wheel under the sky of splendid fireworks caused very much people tumultuous and started to search all information about them. In just one night, "AkaiAmuro" became a hot search on so many social networking platforms in Japan and even other countries.

Moreover, the fact that Gosho Aoyama - author of Detective Conan franchise is the one who suggested the production must provide that scene in the movie, which makes fans of this couple feel very interesting and favorably give nickname "Lovely Ship Captain" to him. This author also asserted that the purpose he created Rei was to balance with Shuichi. Rei is good at anything, but everytime he confronts Shuichi, he always loses his temper and can't defeat him. Shuichi is not only Rei's weak point but also the unique one who can make Rei confused. It can be said that Aoyama is a first great contributor to helping AkaiAmuro become one of the hottest fiction couples in the world.

To this day, the total number of fictional artworks/comics about this couple on Pixiv has reached more than 21700 produces. Most of the content is very dramatic such as: Rei is shy when dealing with Shuichi and is overpowered by Shuichi; both were drugged while on a mission and "ran into each other" all night; Okiya - Shuichi's fake identity went to a store where Rei was working and stealthily "attacked" him in toilet. Further expanding are some stories involving other characters such as their family, comrades, friends help them develop their relationship, etc.

Currently, fans are looking forward to seeing those two will soon resolve the misunderstanding in the original work. Shuichi will be there to ease Rei's hurt, in the case he is broken after learning the truth about Scotch's death, or Rei will take care of Shuichi if he gets seriously injured because of protecting Rei in final battle. And then, after defeating the Black Organization, they will take each other on a trip, leaving this suffering world behind.

Coincidentally, both of them are half-breed and also have three names, first is codename Rye and Bourbon when working in the Black Organization, second is fake name Okiya Subaru and Amuro Tooru when infiltrating Conan's life, third is birth name Akai Shuichi and Furuya Rei. Even more, there is an event called Forgiven held every year, where many artists will share countless beautiful drawings of this couple for everyone to admire. Forgiven is the name of a blend alcohol of Rye whiskey and Bourbon whiskey, in addition, it also represents the wish that one day Rei will forgive to the one who don't want to be forgiven - Shuichi.

Another interesting thing is that although their real names are Shuichi and Rei, their surnames Akai and Amuro are more commonly used by the general public.

Fandom
DETECTIVE CONAN WORLD
 * Akai/Amuro tag on DCW

FAN FICTION

DOUJINSHI
 * Akai/Amuro tag on Pixiv

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