Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- tense
- adventurous
- anime movie night
- mystery marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found it an entertaining, accessible anime adventure with effective mystery and action, though its extensive cast can make the story perplexing and its ideas are not especially groundbreaking.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The rescue and investigation unfold around a mysterious submarine, making the restricted setting central to the suspense.
The film incorporates artificial intelligence and deep fakes into its cross-border criminal intrigue.
Conan’s attempt to rescue Ai Haibara leads to the uncovering of secrets within the Black Organization.
Conan, Ai Haibara, Ran Mouri, Kogoro Mouri, Shuichi Akai, and other characters contribute to the investigation and action.
Films like Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, and why
Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet
anime detective mystery with ensemble sleuthing, action set pieces, and a conspiracy-driven plot
Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare
animated crime mystery combining youthful investigators, cross-border stakes, and high-energy suspense
Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer
stylized animated whodunit with concealed identities, technology-driven intrigue, and ensemble action
The Name of the Rose
confined-location mystery thriller centered on investigation, danger, and escalating revelations
Movie Details
- Director
- Yuzuru Tachikawa
- Release Date
- 2023-04-14
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (150)
Cast
- Minami Takayama
- Wakana Yamazaki
- Rikiya Koyama
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Shuichi Ikeda
- Kazuhiko Inoue
- Kenichi Ogata
- Atsuko Yuya
- Yukimasa Kishino
- Yukitoshi Hori
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 Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine about?
- Detective Conan races through a claustrophobic submarine conspiracy to save Ai Haibara from the Black Organization.
- What is Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine as moderate.
- What did critics think of Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine?
- Critics broadly found it an entertaining, accessible anime adventure with effective mystery and action, though its extensive cast can make the story perplexing and its ideas are not especially groundbreaking.
- Which films are like Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine?
- Films with a similar feel include Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet, Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare, Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer, and The Name of the Rose.
- How long is Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine?
- Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine?
- In United States, Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
In Ember's collections
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- Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence2011
- Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street2002
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