Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- playful
- energetic
- suspenseful
- anime movie night
- mystery marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film flashy and entertaining for franchise fans, while considering its crowded plot and action-heavy climax less satisfying as a mystery.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot revolves around priceless samurai swords and the larger treasure concealed behind their theft.
Kaito Kid's appearance turns the sword investigation into a contest between Conan, the authorities, and an elegant thief.
Heiji and Kazuha's relationship is explicitly entangled with the unfolding incidents and treasure conflict.
The Goryokaku fort in Hokkaido provides the film's defining location and a dramatic backdrop for its climax.
Films like Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, and why
Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet
anime detective mystery driven by clues, recurring characters, and playful criminal intrigue
Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare
Japanese animated mystery adventure combining detective work, romance, and escalating action set pieces
Lupin III: The First
stylish master-thief pursuit with theatrical action, elaborate clues, and lighthearted crime capers
The Case of Hana & Alice
ensemble anime mystery balancing youthful romance, dangerous conspiracies, and set-piece action
Movie Details
- Director
- Chika Nagaoka
- Release Date
- 2024-04-12
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (82)
Cast
- Minami Takayama
- Wakana Yamazaki
- Rikiya Koyama
- Ryo Horikawa
- Yuko Miyamura
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Koji Yusa
- Satsuki Yukino
- Daisuke Ono
- Yo Oizumi
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram about?
- Conan Edogawa and his allies face Kaito Kid in a lively Hokkaido sword-theft mystery where romance, riddles, and treasure-fueled action collide.
- What is Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram as moderate.
- What did critics think of Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram?
- Critics broadly found the film flashy and entertaining for franchise fans, while considering its crowded plot and action-heavy climax less satisfying as a mystery.
- Which films are like Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram?
- Films with a similar feel include Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet, Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare, Lupin III: The First, and The Case of Hana & Alice.
- How long is Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram?
- Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram?
- In United States, Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
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