“Case Closed: The Bride of Halloween” is the 25th film in the Detective Conan franchise, which originally premiered in Japan in April 2022. The movie is now set to make its North American debut during the Anime NYC event in August.
Fans in attendance can watch the English version of the film and also participate in a stamp rally inspired by the movie for a chance to win an Uchiwa fan. The event highlights the film’s international appeal as the franchise continues to expand globally.
The film’s premiere will take place on August 24 at 4:30 pm local time in Panel Room 1 at Anime NYC. Fans attending the event will have an immersive experience through the stamp rally and other activities. This North American debut is highly anticipated, especially given the film’s success in Japan. The opportunity to watch it in English will attract many fans eager to see how the story plays out.
Since its release, “Case Closed: The Bride of Halloween” has become one of the top-grossing anime films. By November 2022, it ranked as the 12th highest-grossing anime movie and the 49th highest-grossing film overall in Japanese cinema history. Its popularity extends internationally, as seen by its release in Australia and New Zealand by Crunchyroll in June 2022. The film’s remarkable success underscores the enduring popularity of the Detective Conan franchise.
The movie’s plot is set during Halloween in Shibuya, Tokyo, where a wedding is interrupted by an assailant. Detective Wataru Takagi is injured while protecting his colleague and love interest, Detective Miwako Sato.
The incident triggers memories for Sato of a tragic bombing case three years prior, in which her former lover, Detective Matsuda, was killed. This overlap of past and present events adds an emotional depth to the narrative as the characters grapple with the trauma of loss and danger.
As the film unfolds, the perpetrator of the original bombings escapes from prison, leading to a tense pursuit by public safety officer Rei Furuya, who seeks revenge for his fallen comrade. With a mysterious figure targeting Furuya, Conan and his team step in to investigate.
The story becomes increasingly complex as they dig into the unresolved case from three years ago, revealing a dangerous shadow lurking over them, adding suspense and excitement to the film.
