Special illustration released as latest Detective Conan film breaks 10 billion yen mark
The latest installment in the hit “Detective Conan” movie series, “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” has achieved a phenomenal box office success, surpassing 10 billion yen in revenue after just 19 days in theaters.
The film has also drawn in over 7.26 million moviegoers during this period.
“Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” has now become the third consecutive “Detective Conan” film to break the 10 billion yen mark, following the successes of “Black Iron Submarine” and “The Million Dollar Pentagram.”
This unprecedented feat marks a significant achievement in Japanese cinema history.
To celebrate this incredible milestone, the series’ original creator, Gosho Aoyama, has gifted fans with a special congratulatory illustration.
The artwork depicts Kogoro Mouri, who plays a significant role in the latest film, holding a glass and muttering, “It reached 10 billion yen, huh… Wani…”
The illustration evokes a poignant moment as Kogoro seemingly remembers his deceased friend, Koji Samezaki, whose nickname was “Wani” (crocodile).
The “Detective Conan” movie series has been on a record-breaking streak in recent years.
“Black Iron Submarine,” released in 2022, grossed 13.67 billion yen, followed by “The Million Dollar Pentagram” in 2023, which earned 13.85 billion yen.
Now, “One-eyed Flashback” continues this incredible momentum, becoming the first Japanese film series to achieve three consecutive 10 billion yen-grossing movies.
As of Tuesday, May 6th, “One-eyed Flashback” has amassed over 7.26 million admissions and 10.4 billion yen in box office revenue in its first 19 days.
The film is currently playing in theaters across Japan, and those who haven’t seen it are highly encouraged to catch it on the big screen.
A message from the official team expressed their gratitude, stating, “We are deeply grateful for everyone’s tremendous support and love for Conan.”
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