The latest Detective Conan movie has been decided ! !

The latest installment of the "Detective Conan" movie series has finally kicked off! The super teaser for the 27th installment has been revealed. The title is set as "Detective Conan: The Signpost of One Million Dollars", and it is confirmed to be released on April 12, 2024. （*The English version title has not been announced, so this is our current prediction.）Additionally, a teaser visual drawn by the original creator, Gosho Aoyama, has been unveiled. Set in Hakodate, Hokkaido, the movie promises clashes between Hattori Heiji and the Phantom Thief Kid, as well as tumultuous romantic developments.

Detective Conan has been a consistently popular series, with the original manga surpassing 104 volumes. The global cumulative circulation has exceeded 270 million copies, and the TV anime series has aired over 1000 episodes, showcasing its unstoppable momentum. The 26th movie, "Detective Conan: The Submarine of Black Steel," released in April 23, recorded a box office revenue of 13.83 billion yen, achieving the highest record in the series' history. As the latest work in the Detective Conan series, expectations are soaring among fans.

Story

The story for this installment appears to feature a showdown between Kid and Hattori Heiji, as indicated by the visuals. The officially reported storyline is outlined as follows.

At the Axehama Zaibatsu's storage vault in Hakodate, Hokkaido, a notice arrives from the Phantom Thief Kid. This time, Kid is targeting a Japanese sword connected to Hijikata Toshizo, the Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi, who lived during the Bakumatsu era. Why would Kid, who pursues the Big Jewel, be interested in a sword...?

On the other hand, the renowned detective from the west, Hattori Heiji, along with Conan and others, is visiting the local area for a kendo tournament held in Hakodate. On the day of the predicted crime, Heiji skillfully exposes Kid's disguise and corners him...!?

Simultaneously, a body with a cross-shaped cut on the chest is discovered in Hakodate's warehouse district. Emerging on the investigative path is a man known as the "Merchant of Death," a Japanese-American deeply involved in the arms trade across Asia. He was searching for a treasure supposedly hidden somewhere in Hakodate by the first-generation head of the Axehama family, deeply connected to the wartime arms industry. Rumors suggest that the treasure is a powerful weapon that could have turned the tide of the war, which was heavily favoring Japan at the time.

It seems that there is a connection between this treasure and the sword Kid is targeting. As Kid goes after the sword, the shadow of a mysterious "swordsman" closes in... The "truth" concealed in the sword cuts through the dark night, guiding us under the moon—enter the opening act of the battle mystery for the decisive treasure, where the fate of the world hangs in the balance!

The successive Conan movies

The Conan movies give the impression of having a long history, but in reality, the first installment, "The Time-Bombed Skyscraper," was released in 1997. Since then, 27 years have passed, and the current movie marks the 27th installment in the series. Looking back at the films released so far, which one is your favorite?

Conclusion

The release in 2024 is still half a year away, but there are likely many people eagerly anticipating it already. Let's share our excitement and look forward to it while checking the official website and related information! As the movie's release date approaches, more detailed information and trailers are likely to be revealed. Wishing everyone a thoroughly enjoyable experience!