Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback Becomes Japan's 19th Highest-Grossing Film
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Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback has achieved remarkable success at the Japanese box office, surpassing 9.65 million tickets sold and earning over 13.9 billion yen (approximately US$96.3 million). This achievement places it as the 19th highest-grossing film of all time in Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)
Surpassing Previous Installments
The film has outperformed its predecessor, Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (Iron Submarine), which earned 13.8 billion yen (about US$95.6 million), ranking 20th. However, Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram, released last year, remains higher at 14th place with 15.8 billion yen (about US$109.5 million). (en.wikipedia.org)
Record-Breaking Opening
Upon its release on April 18, 2025, Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback topped the Japanese box office, earning 3.44 billion yen (about US$24.15 million) and selling 2.31 million tickets in its first three days. This marked a new opening-weekend record for the franchise. (en.wikipedia.org)
Screenings and Theme Song
The film is available in various formats, including IMAX, MX4D, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema, in addition to regular screenings. It premiered in 522 theaters across Japan, setting a new record for the franchise. The theme song, "Twilight!!!," is performed by the Japanese rock band King Gnu. (anitrendz.com)
Plot and Setting
Set in the snowy mountains of Nagano Prefecture, the story follows Inspector Yamato, who has an injured left eye, and Kogoro Mouri, a major character whose last significant role in a film was in the ninth movie, Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths (2005). The film also features characters Taka'aki and Yui, both from Nagano. (en.wikipedia.org)
Production Team
Directed by Katsuya Shigehara, who previously served as unit director for Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine, and written by Takeharu Sakurai, who has contributed to various Detective Conan movies, the film continues the franchise's tradition of high-quality storytelling and production. (en.wikipedia.org)
Sources: Kōgyō Tsūshin, Mainichi Shimbun's Mantan Web