Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare - The appeal and reviews of the fourth movie

Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare - Movie reviews and details

overview

Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare is an animated feature film based on Gosho Aoyama's popular manga Detective Conan, and is the fourth film in the series. It was released on April 22, 2000, and distributed by Toho. Directed by Kenji Kodama and produced by Tokyo Movie, it is a 100-minute film. Not only does this film allow you to fully enjoy the world of Detective Conan, but it also contains many noteworthy points in the story development and character development.

story

The story begins when Conan Edogawa is invited to a preview screening of a new movie by Yusaku Kudo, the father of Shinichi's friend, Kudo Shinichi. During the preview screening, an assassin appears on the screen, surprising the audience. It turns out that the assassin is planning assassinations not only in the movie but in real life as well, and Conan works hard to solve the mystery. Who is the assassin's target and what is the truth hidden behind it? Conan and his friends will get to the bottom of the incident.

character

In addition to Conan Edogawa (Shinichi Kudo), many familiar characters from the original work will appear in this work, such as Ran Mouri, Ai Haibara, Professor Agasa, and the Junior Detectives' Club's Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko. Yusaku Kudo and his wife Yukiko Kudo also play important roles. In particular, the fact that his character is explored in depth, taking advantage of the setting of Yusaku Kudo's new movie, is not to be missed.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the series. The story is ingeniously crafted and has the power to draw the audience in until the very end. In particular, the scenes where the images in the film intersect with reality have a huge visual impact and leave a strong impression on the audience. There are also many scenes where Conan's deductive and observational skills are fully displayed, making it a must-see for fans.

The character growth and relationships are also a highlight of the series. In particular, the character of Ai Haibara is deeply drawn, and the scenes that touch upon her past and inner thoughts are very moving. The love between the husband and wife of Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko Kudo is also depicted, and there are episodes that make you feel the bond between family members.

Production background and technology

The director of this film, Kenji Kodama, has been involved with the Detective Conan series since its early days, and his directing skills contributed greatly to the success of this film. Tokyo Movie, which produced the animation, faithfully reproduced the worldview of the original work while achieving the dynamic visual expression that only a film can provide. In particular, the depiction of the assassin scenes and action scenes is extremely realistic, creating a strong sense of tension in the audience.

Music and Soundtrack

The music for this film was composed by Katsuo Ohno, a composer well known for the series. His music has the power to enhance emotions as the story unfolds, especially in the climax scenes. The soundtrack also includes the theme song for the film, "Assassin in the Eyes of the Devil," a must-listen for fans.

Cultural influence and fan community

"Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare" has been loved by many fans since its release, and its popularity has not waned even now. Events held to commemorate the release of the movie and merchandise sales were also thriving, demonstrating the vigor of the fan community. In addition, the story and characters of the movie have influenced the original work and are reflected in later episodes, greatly influencing the entire series.

Recommendations and related works

If you enjoyed "Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare," we recommend other movies in the series. In particular, "Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century" and "Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky" were directed by Kenji Kodama, just like this film, and there are many similarities in the story and character portrayal. Also, be sure to check out the original manga and TV anime. You will gain a deeper understanding of the world of the original work and will be able to enjoy the movies in a whole new way.

Conclusion

"Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare" is a masterpiece that brings out the best of the Detective Conan series. This work combines a clever storyline, deep character portrayal, and dynamic visual expression, and is highly recommended not only for fans but also for those who are experiencing the Conan series for the first time. Please experience the movie version of Detective Conan and experience its charm.

More Information

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

others

■ Release date

April 22, 2000 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

Toho

■Frequencies

100 min

■Original Story

Gosho Aoyama's "Detective Conan" (serialized in Shogakukan's "Weekly Shonen Sunday")

■ Director

Kenji Kodama

■ Production

Animation Production: Tokyo Movie

■Works

©2000 Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Universal Music, Shogakukan Productions, Toho, TMS