Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

On a remote stretch of the Pacific, a cargo of ice and a drifting rumor connect a century old mystery with a present danger. Fifteen years after a cruise ship vanished following a collision, the death of a veteran ship engineer seems to hammer the same pattern into a new tragedy. The threads intertwine when a luxury liner named St. Aphrodite sails on its maiden voyage and a private investigation reveals a link between the old disaster and the current accident. On board, Kogoro Mouri, his daughter Ran, Conan Edogawa, and the Detective Boys are invited aboard for a family trip financed by Sonoko Suzuki's relatives. A playful game escalates into a disappearance, drawing the heroes into a perilous puzzle.

Directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto, the film adapts Gosho Aoyama's beloved Detective Conan universe. The project draws on the creator's manga with contributions from Kazunari Kouchi and Junichi Iioka, continuing the franchise's animated film tradition released in 2005 for global audiences.

Worldwide box office tallies place the film at about 20,768,817 dollars, a respectable showing for a mid era Detective Conan feature. Its earnings reflect steady international interest in the franchise during the mid 2000s, with steady appeal across markets worldwide.

Detective Conan films have long shaped anime mystery fans with clever plots and relentless deduction, and this installment keeps that momentum. It reinforces the series as a cross media staple that fans follow eagerly across episodes, novels, and video games. Its style and character dynamics inspire fan art and cosplay.

The reception sits in a solid mid range with an average score near 6.9 out of 10 from 146 votes, signaling a dependable entry for fans rather than a standout classic. The story centers on puzzle solving, group dynamics, and the tension between public spectacle and hidden motives for audiences.