The film’s action sequences are among the best in the series. A spectacular rooftop chase involving Kaito Kid’s hang glider and Conan’s turbo-charged skateboard showcases Mappa-quality animation (though produced by TMS Entertainment).
Yes and no. The film explains the basics, but you’ll appreciate Kaito Kid’s identity and Heiji-Conan dynamics if you’ve seen earlier episodes (or movies 3, 14, 21). Lk21.DE-Detective-Conan-The-Million-Dollar-Pent...
A gruesome murder occurs at a sword fighting competition in Hakodate. The victim is found clutching a tantō (short blade) with a strange pentagram engraving. Meanwhile, the phantom thief Kaito Kid announces a heist: he intends to steal a priceless Japanese sword on display at a local museum. The film’s action sequences are among the best
Directed by Chika Nagaoka, this installment is significant for breaking a long-standing tradition. For decades, the "Movie Detective" version of Conan often saw the protagonist, Conan Edogawa, solving complex murder mysteries while occasionally employing unrealistic action physics to save the day. However, The Million-Dollar Signpost returns to the roots of the franchise with a high-stakes heist narrative. The film explains the basics, but you’ll appreciate
The film saw global releases, including China (August 16), the UK (September 27 via Trinity CineAsia ), and a limited release in the United States (May 24).
The narrative begins when Kaito Kid issues a heist notice for two 19th-century wakizashi (short swords) belonging to the Onoe family. These swords once belonged to the legendary Toshizo Hijikata, a key figure of the Bakumatsu period.