Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- energetic
- suspenseful
- anime movie night
- mystery marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film enjoyable, praising its fair-play mystery, lively character interactions, and striking animation while noting that the romantic subplot is weak and some clues require karuta knowledge.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Satsuki Cup, Hyakunin Isshu cards, and karuta competition directly structure the murder investigation.
Conan and Heiji jointly investigate the bombing and murder while their contrasting approaches reinforce their camaraderie.
The Nichiuri TV bombing and the murder of the reigning Satsuki Cup champion gradually become linked cases.
The reception specifically praises the beautiful use of color and animation across the action and Kyoto sequences.
Films like Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter, and why
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
anime detective mystery with romantic tension, colorful action, and an ensemble of recurring investigators
Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer
animated whodunit combining crime investigation, brisk set pieces, and character-centered rivalry
The Case of Hana & Alice
japanese animated mystery driven by clever clues, danger, and emotional relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Kobun Shizuno
- Release Date
- 2017-04-15
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (126)
Cast
- Minami Takayama
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Wakana Yamazaki
- Rikiya Koyama
- Ryo Horikawa
- Yuko Miyamura
- Satsuki Yukino
- Osamu Saka
- Miyagawa Daisuke
- Koji Ishii
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter about?
- A karuta tournament, a deadly bombing, and a Kyoto murder draw Conan and Heiji into a colorful mystery threaded with romantic rivalry.
- What is Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter as moderate.
- What did critics think of Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter?
- Critics broadly found the film enjoyable, praising its fair-play mystery, lively character interactions, and striking animation while noting that the romantic subplot is weak and some clues require karuta knowledge.
- Which films are like Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter?
- Films with a similar feel include Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street, Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer, and The Case of Hana & Alice.
- How long is Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter?
- Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter?
- In United States, Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
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