Detective Conan movie 27 breaks 1 billion Yen record on opening day in Japan

Detective Conan is one of Japan’s longest-running and most loved anime series. It tells the story of a teenage detective named Shinichi Kudo who is turned into a child after being poisoned. Under the new name Conan Edogawa, he solves crimes while hiding his true identity. The series is a mix of mystery, action, and drama, and it has been popular for over 25 years. Along with the TV show, Detective Conan also has many anime movies that come out almost every year.
The newest film, Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram (also called One-eyed Flashback in some translations), was released in Japan on April 12, 2025. The movie became a major hit right away, earning over 1.05 billion yen (about 6.75 million USD) on its first day alone, with 630,000 tickets sold. This made it the highest-grossing first day for a Detective Conan movie so far, beating the previous record by over 9%.
This is the 27th movie in the Detective Conan film series, showing just how long and strong the franchise has been. Every year, a new movie adds a new mystery to Conan’s story. This time, the plot includes returning characters, new enemies, and a deep flashback that connects to Conan’s past. The movie also features fan-favorite characters like Heiji Hattori and Kaito Kid, making it even more exciting for long-time fans.
The film was shown in 515 theaters across Japan, including 50 IMAX theaters, which helped it reach so many people quickly. It was praised for its thrilling action, smart mystery plot, and emotional storylines. Fans of the series were especially happy to see deeper moments connected to older characters and events. The big box office success shows that Detective Conan is still going strong after all these years.
For fans outside Japan, the movie has not yet been released internationally. However, past Detective Conan movies have been released with English subtitles through platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, or in limited theater screenings. The anime series itself is also available on Crunchyroll and other streaming services with English subtitles and dub options.
You can watch the official trailer for Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram here:
🎥 Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram
As the movie continues its theater run, fans around the world are hoping for an international release soon.