List of Case Closed films

Twenty-seven feature films have been released based on the manga and anime series Detective Conan (名探偵コナン, Meitantei Konan), known as Case Closed in North America. The first seven were directed by Kenji Kodama, films eight to fourteen were directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto, films fifteen to twenty-one were directed by Kobun Shizuno, film twenty-two and twenty-six were directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, films twenty-three, twenty-four, and twenty-seven were directed by Chika Nagaoka, and film twenty-five was directed by Susumu Mitsunaka. The films have been released in April of each year starting in 1997, excluding 2020.^[1] Each film features an original plotline rather than being an adaptation of the manga's story. Two film comics were released for each film. Funimation Entertainment released an English dubbed version of the first six films retaining the same name and story changes as its main Case Closed dub. Bang Zoom! Entertainment now releases English dubs of Case Closed films through Discotek Media, starting with the Episode One TV special.

Film series

The Time Bombed Skyscraper

The first film, Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper known as Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (名探偵コナン 時計じかけの摩天楼, Meitantei Conan: Tokei-jikake no Matenrō) in Japan, was released in Japanese theaters on April 19, 1997.^[1] It was partly based on Gosho Aoyama's planned ending for his previous series, Magic Kaito.^[2] In the movie, a chain of bombing cases occur around Tokyo and is related to Shinichi Kudo's past investigations. The Time Bombed Skyscraper was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on October 3, 2006.^[3]

The Fourteenth Target

The second film, Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target known as Detective Conan: The Fourteenth Target (名探偵コナン 14番目の標的, Meitantei Conan Jūyon banme no Tagetto), in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 1998.^[4] The film follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to stop a serial killer from injuring and, eventually, murdering people related to Richard Moore in an unknown order. The Fourteenth Target was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on November 20, 2007.^[5]

The Last Wizard of the Century

The third film, Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century, known as Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century (名探偵コナン 世紀末の魔術師, Meitantei Conan Seikimatsu no Majutsushi) in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 1999.^[6] This movie follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to thwart Phantom Thief Kid's plan to steal a newly discovered Faberge egg. The Last Wizard of the Century was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on December 15, 2009.^[7]

Captured in Her Eyes

The fourth film, Case Closed: Captured in Her Eyes, known as Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes (名探偵コナン 瞳の中の暗殺者, Meitantei Conan Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha) in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 22, 2000.^[8]  Rachel Moore becomes entangled in a series of murder cases where police officers of a reopened case were victims; She was able to see the culprit but the trauma of witnessing an attempt at murder gave her amnesia and made herself a target of the killer. Captured in Her Eyes was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on December 29, 2009.^[9]

Countdown to Heaven

The fifth film, Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven, known as Detective Conan: Countdown to Heaven (名探偵コナン 天国へのカウントダウン, Meitantei Conan Tengoku e no Kauntodaun) in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2001.^[10] Conan must respond to a series of brutal murders plaguing a newly built Twin Tower complex and its staff and employees. At the same time, the Black Organization are searching for Shiho Miyano. Countdown to Heaven was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on January 19, 2010.^[11]

The Phantom of Baker Street

The sixth film, Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street, known as Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street (名探偵コナン ベイカー街の亡霊, Meitantei Conan Beikā Sutorīto no Bōrei) in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 20, 2002.^[12] The story follows Conan Edogawa and several children as they are trapped in Noah's Ark, a virtual reality game where death will result if they lose the game. The Phantom of Baker Street was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on February 16, 2010.^[13]

Crossroad in the Ancient Capital

The seventh film, Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital (名探偵コナン 迷宮の十字路, Meitantei Conan Meikyū no Kurosurōdo), was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2003.^[14] The movie follows Conan and Hattori Heiji in Kyoto as they attempt to unmask antique robbers.

Magician of the Silver Sky

The eighth film, Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky (名探偵コナン 銀翼の奇術師, Meitantei Conan Gin-yoku no Majishan), was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2004.^[15] The movie follows a poisoning case on an airliner where both the pilot and co-pilot were also affected, Conan Edogawa and Phantom Thief Kid are forced to take control of the plane.

Strategy Above the Depths

The ninth film, Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths (名探偵コナン 水平線上の陰謀, Meitantei Conan Suiheisenjō no Sutoratejī), was released to Japanese theaters on April 9, 2005.^[16] The movie is set on a cruise ship and integrates the murder of the shipbuilder and a shipwreck disaster.

The Private Eyes' Requiem

The tenth film, Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem (名探偵コナン 探偵たちの鎮魂歌, Meitantei Conan Tantei-tachi no Rekuiemu), was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2006.^[17] The plot revolves around Conan Edogawa's investigation of an old murder case as his friends are held hostage in an amusement park.

Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure

The eleventh film, Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure (名探偵コナン 紺碧の棺, Meitantei Conan Konpeki no Jorī Rojā), was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2007.^[18] The movie follows Conan Edogawa as he investigates the murder of two scuba divers searching for the alleged treasure left by pirate Anne Bonny on a Japanese island.

Full Score of Fear

The twelfth film, Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear (名探偵コナン 戦慄の楽譜, Meitantei Conan Senritsu no Furu Sukoa), was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2008.^[19] The film follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to discern the culprit targeting the lead singer for the grand opening of a new concert hall.

The Raven Chaser

The thirteenth film, Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser (名探偵コナン 漆黒の追跡者, Meitantei Conan Shikkoku no Chesa), was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 2009.^[20] In the movie, a new member of the Black Organization, Irish, manages to find out Conan Edogawa's identity, putting everyone around him in danger.

The Lost Ship in the Sky

The fourteenth film, Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky (名探偵コナン 天空の難破船, Meitantei Conan Tenkuu no Rosuto Shippu), was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2010.^[21] In the film, Jirokichi Suzuki invites Conan Edogawa and his friends to ride the world's largest airship, but an unknown mysterious terrorist group hijacks the ship and releases a deadly virus.

Quarter of Silence

The fifteenth film, Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence (名探偵コナン 沈黙の15分, Meitantei Conan Chinmoku no Kwōtā), was released to Japanese theaters on April 16, 2011.^[22] In the film, Conan Edogawa and his friends go to a town near a recently constructed dam to enjoy snow, as well as to find the truth behind a bombing case.

The Eleventh Striker

The sixteenth film, Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker (名探偵コナン 11人目のストライカー, Meitantei Conan Jūichi Ninme no Sutoraikā), was released to Japanese theaters on April 14, 2012. The story revolves around soccer and a timed bomb in the stadium.^[23]

Private Eye in the Distant Sea

The seventeenth film, Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (名探偵コナン 絶海の探偵, Meitantei Conan: Zekkai no Puraibēto Ai), was released to Japanese theaters on April 20, 2013.^[24] The story follows a case that occurs on an Aegis vessel.

Dimensional Sniper

The eighteenth film, Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper (名探偵コナン 異次元の狙撃手, Meitantei Conan: Ijigen no Sunaipā), was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2014. The story follows the FBI and Japanese Police as they try to stop a sniper causing chaos in Tokyō after killing a number of people.

Sunflowers of Inferno

The nineteenth film, Case Closed: Sunflowers of Inferno (名探偵コナン 業火の向日葵, Meitantei Conan: Gōka no Himawari), was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 2015. The movie revolves around the Kaito Kid's announcement of a heist, where he will steal Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings. and Conan's attempts to discover the motives behind his sudden interest in the paintings, leading him to the possibility of an impostor posing as the Kaito Kid. Sunflowers of Inferno was released in the United States on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on January 25, 2022.^[25]

The Darkest Nightmare

The twentieth film, Case Closed: The Darkest Nightmare, known as Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare (名探偵コナン 純黒の悪夢(ナイトメア), Meitantei Conan: Junkoku no Naitomea) in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 16, 2016. The movie features Akai, Bourbon and, RUM. The Detective Boys and Professor Agasa meet a woman with amnesia, who regains her memory after seeing beaming colourful light, leading the Men In Black to them. The Darkest Nightmare was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on September 28, 2021.^[26]

Crimson Love Letter

The twenty-first film, Case Closed: Crimson Love Letter, known as Detective Conan: Crimson Love Letter (名探偵コナン から紅の恋歌（ラブレター）, Meitantei Conan: Kara Kurenai no Rabu Retta) in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2017. The case follows an incident in Kyoto, where Kazuha is entered into a card competition. Crimson Love Letter was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on December 29, 2020.^[27][28]

Zero the Enforcer

The twenty-second film, Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer, known as Detective Conan: Zero The Enforcer (名探偵コナン ゼロの執行人, Meitantei Conan: Zero no Shikkounin) in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 13, 2018. Out of nowhere, an explosion occurs at Tokyo. The police force tries to find the culprit of this mess, and end up suspecting Mouri Kogoro. Conan finds out that Amuro was the one who framed Kogoro and that Amuro is working with the NPA (National Police Agency). Conan must prove Kogoro's innocence, figure out who the real culprit is, and find out what Amuro is up to. Zero the Enforcer was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on September 29, 2020.^[29]

The Fist of Blue Sapphire

The twenty-third film, Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (名探偵コナン 紺青の拳(フィスト), Meitantei Conan: Konjō no Fisuto), was released to Japanese theaters on April 12, 2019. The movie revolves around a Kaito Kid heist taking place in Singapore, the first time the primary setting is in another Asian country. The Fist of Blue Sapphire was released in North America by Discotek Media on July 26, 2022.^[30]

The Scarlet Bullet

The twenty-fourth film, Case Closed: The Scarlet Bullet (名探偵コナン 緋色の弾丸, Meitantei Conan: Hiiro no Dangan), was supposed to be released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2020, but was postponed to April 16, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[31][32][33] The movie revolves around the Akai family as they and Conan investigate incidents that occur in Japan during the World Sports Games. The Scarlet Bullet was released in North America on digital on November 20, 2023.^[34]

The Bride of Halloween

The twenty-fifth film, Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween (名探偵コナン ハロウィンの花嫁, Meitantei Conan: Halloween no Hanayome), was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2022.^[35] The movie revolves around the incidents in Shibuya that gets Rei Furuya in danger, along with the reappearance of a disguised bomber named "Pramya", who he encountered with his now deceased classmates from the police academy three years ago.

Black Iron Submarine

The twenty-sixth film, Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (名探偵コナン 黒鉄の魚影(サブマリン), Meitantei Conan: Kurogane no Sabumarin), was released on April 14, 2023, in Japan.^[36][37] The movie revolves around the new Interpol marine facility "Pacific Buoy", where a female engineer is kidnapped by the Black Organization, seeking for her new-kind face recognition system. Meanwhile, Conan is concerned that Haibara's identity might have been exposed during the incident.

The Million-dollar Pentagram

The twenty-seventh film, Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram (名探偵コナン 100万ドルの五稜星, Meitantei Conan: Hyaku-man Doru no Michishirube) was released on April 12, 2024 in Japan.^[38] The movie revolves around a Kaito Kid heist taking place in Hakodate, where a mysterious man is murdered with a pentagram sword on his body. Meanwhile, Conan and Heiji need to find the truth behind it, before it's too late.

Spin-off films

Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie

Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie (ルパン三世VS名探偵コナン The Movie, Rupan Sansei Bāsasu Meitantei Konan The Movie) was released to Japanese theaters on December 7, 2013. It is a sequel to the 2009 television special Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan. The plot follows Conan as he sets out to apprehend Lupin III, the suspect behind the theft of a jewel called the Cherry Sapphire. ^[39]

Specials

Detective Conan: The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: His History's Worst Two Days, known as 名探偵コナン 江戸川コナン失踪事件 ~史上最悪の二日間~ (Meitantei Konan: Edogawa Conan Shissō Jiken ~Shijō Saiaku no Futsukakan~), was a television special which aired in Japan on December 26, 2014. It was released as a theatrical film in South Korea on 12 February 2015.^[40]

Case Closed Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small, known as Detective Conan Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small (名探偵コナン エピソード"ONE" 小さくなった名探偵, Meitantei Konan Episōdo "Wan" Chīsakunatta Meitantei), was a television special which aired in Japan on December 9, 2016. It was released as a theatrical film in South Korea on February 8, 2017.^[40] It was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on July 28, 2020.^[41]

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi, known as 名探偵コナン 緋色の不在証明 (Meitantei Konan: Hiiro no Fuzai Shōmei), was a compilation film combining footage from various television anime episodes that center on the Akai family. It was released as a theatrical film with a three-week limited run in Japan from February 11 to March 4, 2021, before the release of Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet.^[42] The film was also released in Indonesia,^[43] Hongkong and Taiwan. In Vietnam, Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi was released to Japanese theaters online on YouTube by POPS in a limited one and a half month.^[44]

Detective Conan: Love Story at Police Headquarters ~Wedding Eve~, known as 名探偵コナン 本庁の刑事恋物語～結婚前夜～ (Meitantei Konan: Honchō no Keiji Koi-monogatari Kekkon Zen'ya), was a television compilation special combining footage from various television anime episodes that center on Wataru Takagi and Miwako Sato, which aired in Japan on April 15, 2022, on the release day of Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween.^[45]

Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara ~Black Iron Mystery Train~, known as 名探偵コナン 灰原哀物語 ～黒鉄のミステリートレイン～ (Meitantei Konan: Haibara Ai Monogatari ~Kurogane no Misuterī Torein~), was a compilation film combining footage from "Jet-Black Mystery Train" arc, as well as various television anime episodes that center on Ai Haibara. It was released as a theatrical film with a limited run in Japan from January 6, 2023, before the release of Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine.^[46]

Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief, known as 名探偵コナン vs. 怪盗キッド (Meitantei Konan vs. Kaitō Kiddo), was a compilation film combining reanimated footage from "Conan vs. Kaitō Kid" arc, as well as various television anime episodes that center on Conan and Kaitō Kid. It was released as a theatrical film with a limited run in Japan from January 5, 2024, before the release of Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.^[47]

Box office performance

References

General

• "Detective Conan movie archives" (in Japanese). Conan-movie.jp. Archived from the original on January 18, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

Specific

External links

• Official Detective Conan Movies Site (in Japanese)

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