Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram

Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram is the twenty-seventh feature film in the long-running Case Closed franchise, released in 2024 to celebrate the series' enduring popularity. Produced by Nippon Television Network and TMS Entertainment, the film continues the tradition of blending high-stakes mystery with action-packed spectacle. It is set against the backdrop of Hakodate, Hokkaido, focusing on a historical treasure hunt involving the legendary Shinsengumi and a mysterious sword, further expanding the franchise’s deep exploration of Japanese cultural sites.

The film was directed by Chika Nagaoka, who has become a key creative force in the recent era of the franchise, aiming to balance the complex character dynamics between Conan Edogawa, Heiji Hattori, and Kaito Kid. The narrative structure was designed to appeal to both long-time devotees and newer fans by integrating romantic subplots with the series' signature deductive puzzles. Upon release, it was received as a major commercial success within Japan, reflecting the franchise's consistent ability to maintain a massive, multi-generational audience.