Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- suspenseful
- energetic
- ominous
- anime movie night
- mystery marathon
What critics said
Audience reception is strongly favorable, with the film achieving first place in a poll of nineteen Detective Conan films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The murdered thief-gang members each possess a Yoshitsune-related story, making the legend central to the investigation.
The stolen Yakushi Buddha statue must be found within three days before its scheduled return opening.
Conan and Heiji Hattori investigate the murders and theft while their competitive partnership drives the film's momentum.
The investigation is anchored by Sannoh Temple, the Yakushi statue, and an ancient-capital setting.
Films like Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital, and why
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
anime detective mystery with an ensemble cast, escalating killings, and intricate clue-solving
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
Japanese animated crime mystery combining investigation, suspense, and action set pieces
The Great Mouse Detective
stylized animated whodunit centered on hidden clues, pursuit, and a stolen cultural artifact
Movie Details
- Director
- Kenji Kodama
- Release Date
- 2003-04-19
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (188)
Cast
- Minami Takayama
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Wakana Yamazaki
- Akira Kamiya
- Ryo Horikawa
- Yuko Miyamura
- Kenichi Ogata
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Yukiko Iwai
- Wataru Takagi
Common questions
- What is Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital about?
- Conan and Heiji race through Kyoto’s legends and temple shadows to solve linked murders and recover a stolen Buddha before time runs out.
- What is Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital as moderate.
- What did critics think of Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital?
- Audience reception is strongly favorable, with the film achieving first place in a poll of nineteen Detective Conan films.
- Which films are like Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital?
- Films with a similar feel include Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, and The Great Mouse Detective.
- How long is Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital?
- Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital runs 110 minutes.
In Ember's collections
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