Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

Years after a poison turns teenage detective Shinichi Kudo into a child, he adopts the alias Conan Edogawa to keep his true identity hidden from criminals and the people he cares about. In this city wide mystery, a shadowy bomber targets public spaces, turning ordinary streets into a race against time. Conan teams up with his friends and allies, using keen observation and careful deduction to trace leads while maintaining the illusion of a harmless schoolboy. The pressure mounts as the threats escalate and as each clue narrows toward a human culprit who seems to anticipate Conan's every move. Can the young genius outsmart the bomber before more lives are endangered? The chase tests wits and nerve in equal measure.

Directed by Kenji Kodama, this feature expands Gosho Aoyama's Detective Conan world with input from Kazunari Kouchi and Junichi Iioka, marking the franchise's first full length cinematic entry released in 1997. It showcases animation and tighter pacing than TV episodes.

Worldwide, the film grossed $9,107,390, a solid return for a Detective Conan feature released in the late 1990s. The number reflects steady fan interest and the franchise's growing presence in cinema, helping anchor the character in a theatrical context worldwide.

This installment helped seal Detective Conan as a cross media phenomenon by delivering cinematic scale while preserving the series core puzzle solving charm. It reinforced the franchise's popularity with movie goers and broadened its reach among viewers and enthusiasts alike. It also influenced how fans discuss clues and red herrings.

Critics praised the brisk pacing and tight plotting that reward close attention. The film explores resilience under pressure, the ethics of shielding loved ones, and the tension between a child like facade and a mind capable of solving dangerous mysteries. It balances suspense with warmth and humor for varied audiences.