PVR Inox Pictures just announced that the release of “Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine” (aka “The Black Iron Submarine”), the 26th film in the franchise, will be hitting Indian theaters on August 25. This recent installment in the beloved franchise has shaken the Japanese box office, breaking records left and right.
In just three days, it earned an impressive 3.14 billion Yen (around $23.4 million) and marked the franchise’s best three-day opening ever. It then went on to become the first Detective Conan film to surpass the 10 billion Yen mark, earning a whopping 13.12 billion Yen (around $91.7 million) and selling a staggering 9.26 million tickets by June 26.
After reading all that, you must be thinking, “Maybe it’s my turn to watch the film,” and yes, it is! For those unfamiliar with the Detective Conan franchise, the name is pretty self-explanatory. The series follows a high-school detective, yes, you read that correctly, who solves cases that the police force finds themselves unable to crack open.
Detective Conan combines the elements of classic detective stories with a pinch of Japanese culture, making it an irresistible serving of intrigue and entertainment. With 26 anime films under its belt, we can assume the franchise is pretty famous, right?
The Black Iron Submarine: The Plot
In the latest exciting installment of Detective Conan, our favorite pint-sized detective finds himself on the stunning Hachijo-Jima island in Tokyo, where engineers from across the globe have gathered to witness the debut of the “Pacific Buoy” system, a game-changing device that links all law enforcement cameras around the world and enables facial recognition worldwide.
What’s the catch? Conan receives a message from the mysterious Subaru Okiya, telling him that a top Europol agent has been eliminated by Gin, a member of the Black Organization.
The Black Organization creates chaos when they kidnap a female engineer with a crucial piece of data stored on her trusty USB drive. With time running out, Conan must use his famous wits, gadgets, and critical thinking to outsmart the evil organization and protect precious information.
The anime film is directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, and the screenplay was written by Takeharu Sakurai. The music was composed by Yūgo Kanno.
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Worth a Watch?
Honestly, who doesn’t love a good crime story accompanied by some good-old action scenes? It’s like having tea or coffee in the evening. Detective Conan, a long-running franchise that has entertained people for years, made a comeback with its 26th installment, Kurogane no Submarine.
Light-hearted, fun, and relaxing; are three words that perfectly describe what it’s like to watch an episode of the Detective Conan anime series or a movie from its impressive list of 26 anime films. The movie, set in the ocean, was entertaining and suspenseful, the normal essence of the Detective Conan franchise.
The movie was immensely financially successful, earning 3,144,638,7340 Yen (around $23.4 million) and becoming Japan’s 25th highest-earning film of all time.
The anime series deserves to be spoken about. The plotlines were so very entertaining. Each episode presented a standalone mystery that kept viewers wanting more and more, constantly guessing and speculating who the culprit was.
Whether it’s a locked-room murder, a confusing theft, or a seemingly supernatural event, Detective Conan kept us engaged with its clever clues, surprising twists, and smart deductions.
Conan’s childlike appearance made for hilarious moments as he navigates the adult world. The series balances a line of serious crime-solving and comedic relief, putting forward a satisfying watch.
