Detective Conan Film Earns ¥14.4 Billion($97M)—First to Hit 10M Admissions Two Years in a Row

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• Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback has earned ¥14.4 billion ($97M) in 90 days
• Surpassed 10 million admissions—first time achieved two years in a row by a Japanese film
• Opened on April 18, 2025
• Series has broken box office records three years consecutively
• Fastest in series history to surpass ¥10 billion—reached in just 19 days

The latest Detective Conan movie, One-eyed Flashback, has earned ¥14.4 billion (approximately $97 million) within 90 days of its April 18 release. It has also drawn over 10 million viewers, setting a new record for Japanese films by achieving the feat for two consecutive years.

Two-Year Streak: Over 10 Million Admissions Achieved Again

Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, the 28th installment of the blockbuster anime franchise, has officially grossed ¥14.17 billion (approx. $96.4 million) in just 66 days since its release on April 18, 2025. According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, this performance not only pushes the film past last year’s Black Iron Submarine (¥13.88B), making it the second highest-grossing Conan film to date, but it also leapfrogs The Super Mario Bros. Movie (¥14.02B) to rank 18th in Japan’s all-time box office history.

The film’s explosive debut saw 690,000 admissions and ¥1.05 billion on opening day, outperforming the previous entry The Million-dollar Pentagram by 9%. It achieved the fastest ¥10 billion milestone in the franchise—reached within just 19 days, 3 days quicker than its predecessor.

The Legacy Continues: Impact and Future

On July 17, updated box office figures confirmed that Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback has surpassed ¥14.4 billion ($97 million) in gross earnings and attracted over 10 million moviegoers. This achievement marks the first time in Japanese cinema history that a domestic film series has exceeded 10 million admissions in two consecutive years.

The previous film, The Million-dollar Pentagram, also passed the 10 million mark in 2024. With this performance, the franchise continues its dominant presence in Japan’s theatrical market.

Record-Breaking Performance in Opening Days

One-eyed Flashback opened with 690,000 admissions and an initial box office of ¥1.05 billion ($7.1 million). This marked a 109% performance compared to its predecessor, The Million-dollar Pentagram, which debuted at ¥960 million.

The film also set a franchise record by surpassing ¥10 billion in revenue just 19 days after release, beating the 22-day milestone set by The Million-dollar Pentagram and the 24-day mark by Black Iron Submarine.

Story Set in Nagano: Memory and Mystery Collide

Set in the snowy mountains of Nagano Prefecture, the story follows Kansuke Yamato of the Nagano Prefectural Police, who is critically injured by a bullet during a pursuit and buried in an avalanche. Ten months later, he miraculously returns—now blind in one eye—and investigates a new case at Nobeyama Radio Observatory, where a researcher is attacked. When the radio dish activates, his damaged eye begins to throb mysteriously.

Simultaneously, Kogoro Mouri and Conan Edogawa are en route to meet a former colleague from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department when gunshots ring out. The film intricately connects these seemingly unrelated events through “memories long buried,” bringing together Kogoro and Yamato in a compelling psychological thriller.

Trailer: Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback

FAQ

Q: How much has Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback earned at the box office?
A: It has earned ¥14.4 billion (approximately $97 million) in 90 days.

Q: How many viewers has the film attracted?
A: Over 10 million admissions—setting a record for domestic films in Japan for two consecutive years.

Q: When was the film released?
A: It was released on April 18, 2025.

Q: How quickly did the film surpass ¥10 billion in revenue?
A: It reached that mark in 19 days—the fastest in the franchise.

Q: What is the setting of the film’s story?
A: The film is set in the snowy mountains of Nagano Prefecture and features the Nobeyama Radio Observatory.

Source : ORICON NEWS