Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser is the thirteenth movie adaptation in the Case Closed or Detective Conan manga and anime series. Released in 2009, this film has earned the highest profits in the Detective Conan anime film series and was even nominated for the Best Animated Film at the 2010 Japan Academy Awards.
The movie starts with Conan searching for a lantern for a picnic with Ayumi, Genta, Mitsuhiko, Prof. Agasa, and Ai. As Conan looks for the lantern in Kogoro’s office, he suddenly disappears, and Gin ambushes him. Ran hears the commotion and rushes downstairs while Vodka aims to shoot her. It all turns out to be Conan’s nightmare.
The next morning, a man named Tsutomu Ryuzaki dies in a car crash that is linked to the murders of six other people in different cities in Japan. The police conclude that there is someone targeting the seven persons, and the case becomes a national one. Kogoro is invited to solve the case, and all the police officers in Japan convene to help solve the string of murders.
Conan then discovers a clue linking one of the suspects to the Black Organization, which terrifies him. He follows the suspect and ends up discovering Gin’s involvement with the case. He later teams up with Heiji Hattori to decipher a crucial detail in Tsutomu’s death, leading them to Kyoto’s Hotel Vega.
A fire breaks out in the hotel, killing a young woman named Nanako Honjou, and seven others who did not escape in time. Conan follows a lead to Kosuke Mizutani’s place, Nanako’s boyfriend, to make sense of the murders’ cryptic symbolism linking to the constellations.
Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser keeps the audience on the edge of their seat with its intricate plot and mind-boggling twists. The movie effectively blends mystery, suspense, and action, making it a must-watch for fans of the manga and anime series.
Conclusion
Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser is an enthralling movie that will keep viewers hooked from start to finish. With its intricate plot, top-notch animation, and action-packed scenes, it is no wonder that it has become one of the most profitable films in the Detective Conan anime series. Fans of the manga and anime series will undoubtedly relish this movie’s seamless fusion of mystery, suspense, and action. Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser is a must-watch for fans and non-fans alike, and there is no doubt that it will leave them eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.
