Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital

In Kyoto, Mouri Kogoro is called to a case at the heart of the ancient capital. Conan Edogawa teams up with his rival turned ally, Heiji Hattori, swapping deductions across tea houses, temples, and neon streets. The missing Healing Buddha statue becomes the anchor of a larger riddle, drawing out a cast of suspects and clever misdirections. The pair trade quips and share breakthroughs as they read footprints, fingerprints, and alibis, weaving a sharper picture of motive and opportunity. With pressure mounting, the case tests their wits and friendship while Kyoto's history frames the chase. All the while Conan balances school life with danger as time runs out. Kyoto's streets feel alive as clues fall into place for the detectives. Kyoto's streets feel alive as clues fall into place for the detectives.

Directed by Kenji Kodama, this feature continues the Case Closed tradition with a story adapted from Gosho Aoyama's manga. The film's script credits include Kazunari Kouchi and Junichi Iioka, building on the Conan universe first popularized on page and screen.

Box office receipts total about 24.34 million dollars worldwide, placing this Kyoto caper among the stronger entries in the Conan film series and underscoring its appeal to fans across markets who crave a crisp blend of mystery and adventure today.

Cultural resonance comes from pairing Conan with Heiji Hattori in Kyoto, a city steeped in history that becomes a character in its own right. The Healing Buddha statue plot thread echoes temple legends, giving fans a tangible sense of place and a memorable partnership. Its Kyoto frame sparked location talk.

Reception among fans highlighted the spark between Conan and Heiji, plus the film's fast-paced feel and Kyoto backdrop. Themes of cross-cultural cooperation, justice, and the tension between public duty and personal ties emerge as the duo pieces together evidence while staying true to their kid detective roots, with lasting impact.