Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street

Noah's Ark is pitched as the crown jewel of a new VR playground, promising a dazzling ride for Japan's privileged kids. When the showcase turns deadly and a company staffer collapses with a dying clue, the mystery shifts from the outside world to the high tech interior of the Ark itself. Conan Edogawa joins forces with Ran Mouri and the Detective Boys to trace a trail of digital illusions, hidden rooms, and coded messages that surround the murder. Inside this immersive venue the group must separate false leads from real evidence, keeping the killer from slipping away as they search for the truth. Friends and rivals surface, tightening the investigation. The film blends cold tech intrigue with classic detective wit.

Directed by Kenji Kodama and released in 2002, the movie draws on Gosho Aoyama’s Detective Conan universe with ongoing inputs from Hisashi Nozawa and Junichi Iioka, expanding the franchise through a standalone case set inside a high tech amusement attraction.

Worldwide box office totals stand at 24,387,667 dollars, marking a solid showing for a non Hollywood animated feature and underscoring the Detective Conan films' steady appeal among long time fans.

Among fans the film is remembered for merging a Sherlock Holmes vibe with a high tech setting, a combination that broadened the series appeal beyond traditional detective stories. The appearance of Yuusaku Kudo as Sherlock Holmes gives a meta wink that fans remember, and the VR Ark imagery echoed in later installments as a recognizable icon of the franchise.

Reception to the film leaned positive among enthusiasts, with an average 7.8 out of 10 from 223 votes. Critics noted crisp pacing, satisfying deductions, and the way tech ideas are woven into the mystery. Core themes include the seductive pull of immersive experiences, trust among friends, and responsibility that comes with cleverness. It's a smart, compact mystery that rewards repeat viewings.