List of Case Closed films
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Fifteen feature films have been released based on the Case Closed
series. The first seven were directed by Kenji Kodama
, films eight to fifteen were directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto
, and films sixteen and onwards are directed by Kobun Shizuno. The films have been released in April of each year starting in 1997. Each film features an original plotline rather than being an adaptation of the manga's story. Two film comics were released for each film. Funimation Entertainment
released an English dubbed version of the first six films retaining the same name and story changes as its main Case Closed dub.
's planned ending for his previous series, Magic Kaito
. In the movie, a chain of bombing cases occur around Tokyo and is related to Jimmy Kudo
's past investigations. The Time Bombed Skyscraper was released in North America on Region 1 DVD
by Funimation Entertainment
on October 3, 2006.
on November 20, 2007.
's plan to steal a newly discovered Faberge egg
. It was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment
on December 15, 2009.
and made herself a target of the killer. Captured in Her Eyes was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment
on December 29, 2009.
on January 19, 2010.
game where death will result if they lose the game. The Phantom of Baker Street was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment
on February 16, 2010. As of yet, this is the last English Dubbed version of the Case Closed movies.
as they attempt to unmask antique robbers.
where both the pilot and co-pilot were also affected, Conan Edogawa and Phantom Thief Kid
are forced to take control of the plane
and integrates the murder of the shipbuilder and a shipwreck
disaster.
on a Japanese island.
Case Closed
Case Closed, known as in Japan, is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. The series is serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday since February 2, 1994, and has been collected in 73 tankōbon volumes as of September 2011...
series. The first seven were directed by Kenji Kodama
Kenji Kodama
is a Japanese anime director, and storyboard artist. He is best known for directing the anime Case Closed and working with the anime Lupin III.-Works:* Bug tte Honey : Episode Director* Case Closed : Director, Storyboard, Episode Director...
, films eight to fifteen were directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto
Yasuichiro Yamamoto
is a Japanese anime director, and storyboard artist. He is best known for directing the anime Case Closed.-Works:* Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie , Animation* Urusei Yatsura: Only You , Assistant Animator, In between Artist...
, and films sixteen and onwards are directed by Kobun Shizuno. The films have been released in April of each year starting in 1997. Each film features an original plotline rather than being an adaptation of the manga's story. Two film comics were released for each film. Funimation Entertainment
Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
released an English dubbed version of the first six films retaining the same name and story changes as its main Case Closed dub.
The Time Bombed Skyscraper
The first film, Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper known as in Japan, was released in Japanese theaters on April 19, 1997. It was partly based on Gosho AoyamaGosho Aoyama
, born on June 21, 1963 in Hokuei, Tottori Prefecture, Japan is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known as the creator of the manga series Detective Conan .-Educational background:Aoyama was talented in drawing even at an early age...
's planned ending for his previous series, Magic Kaito
Magic Kaito
is a shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama, about a thief named . Aoyama stopped work on the manga after three volumes because he started Detective Conan , which was an instant hit, and where a version of Kaitou Kid and some related characters makes occasional appearances...
. In the movie, a chain of bombing cases occur around Tokyo and is related to Jimmy Kudo
Jimmy Kudo
Jimmy Kudo, also known as in Japan, is the protagonist of Gosho Aoyama's series Case Closed, which is known in Japan as . A High-school Detective, he is forced to in ingest the lethal poison APTX 4869 after his encounter with Gin and Vodka. Due to a rare side effect, the poison shrinks him into a...
's past investigations. The Time Bombed Skyscraper was released in North America on Region 1 DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
by Funimation Entertainment
Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
on October 3, 2006.
The Fourteenth Target
The second film,Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target known as , in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 1998. The film follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to stop a murderer killing people in an unknown order. The Fourteenth Target was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation EntertainmentFunimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
on November 20, 2007.
The Last Wizard of the Century
The third film, Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century, known as in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 1999. This movie follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to thwart Phantom Thief KidPhantom Thief Kid
, the true identity under his alias is a fictional character created by Gosho Aoyama for the Magic Kaito series. His father was the original Phantom Thief Kid and was killed by an unknown organization...
's plan to steal a newly discovered Faberge egg
Fabergé egg
A Fabergé egg is any one of the thousands of jeweled eggs made by the House of Fabergé from 1885 to 1917. Most were miniature eggs that were popular gifts at Eastertide...
. It was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment
Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
on December 15, 2009.
Captured in Her Eyes
The fourth film, Case Closed: Captured in Her Eyes, known as in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 22, 2000. Rachel Moore becomes entangled in a series of murder cases where police officers of a reopened case were victims; She was able to see the culprit but the trauma of witnessing a murder gave her amnesiaAmnesia
Amnesia is a condition in which one's memory is lost. The causes of amnesia have traditionally been divided into categories. Memory appears to be stored in several parts of the limbic system of the brain, and any condition that interferes with the function of this system can cause amnesia...
and made herself a target of the killer. Captured in Her Eyes was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment
Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
on December 29, 2009.
Countdown to Heaven
The fifth film, Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven, known as in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2001. A Twin Tower is built and opened to the public while a murderer kills its employees one by one. At the same time, the Black Organization are searching for Shiho Miyano. Countdown to Heaven was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation EntertainmentFunimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
on January 19, 2010.
The Phantom of Baker Street
The sixth film, Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street, known as in Japan, released to Japanese theaters on April 20, 2002. The story follows Conan Edogawa and several children as they are trapped in Noah's Ark, a virtual realityVirtual reality
Virtual reality , also known as virtuality, is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds...
game where death will result if they lose the game. The Phantom of Baker Street was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment
Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
on February 16, 2010. As of yet, this is the last English Dubbed version of the Case Closed movies.
Crossroad in the Ancient Capital
The seventh film, , was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2003. The movie follows Conan and Harley Hartwell in KyotoKyoto
is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:...
as they attempt to unmask antique robbers.
Magician of the Silver Sky
The eighth film, , was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2004. The movie follows a poisoning case on an airlinerAirliner
An airliner is a large fixed-wing aircraft for transporting passengers and cargo. Such aircraft are operated by airlines. Although the definition of an airliner can vary from country to country, an airliner is typically defined as an aircraft intended for carrying multiple passengers in commercial...
where both the pilot and co-pilot were also affected, Conan Edogawa and Phantom Thief Kid
Phantom Thief Kid
, the true identity under his alias is a fictional character created by Gosho Aoyama for the Magic Kaito series. His father was the original Phantom Thief Kid and was killed by an unknown organization...
are forced to take control of the plane
Strategy Above the Depths
The ninth film, , was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2005. The movie is set on a cruise shipCruise ship
A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way...
and integrates the murder of the shipbuilder and a shipwreck
Shipwreck
A shipwreck is what remains of a ship that has wrecked, either sunk or beached. Whatever the cause, a sunken ship or a wrecked ship is a physical example of the event: this explains why the two concepts are often overlapping in English....
disaster.
The Private Eyes' Requiem
The tenth film, , was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2006. The plot revolves around Conan Edogawa's investigation of an old murder case as his friends are held hostage in an amusement park.Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure
The eleventh film, , was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2007. The movie follows Conan Edogawa as he investigates the murder of two scuba divers searching for the alleged treasure left by pirate Anne BonnyAnne Bonny
Anne Bonny was an Irish woman who became a famous female pirate, operating in the Caribbean. What little is known of her life comes largely from A General History of the Pyrates.-Historical record:...
on a Japanese island.