Case Closed: The Million-Dollar Pentagram

 

The Million-Dollar Pentagram feels more like a cat and mouse game than ever, with more screen time spent chasing each other rather than chasing the Black Organization. The cast is missing "The Criminal", and the exclusive soundtrack is a godsend. The movie is not excessive in incorporating local Japanese culture, but it is not as complex as previous Conan movies. However, the real mastermind is at the end. The movie is not bad by any means, but it is an average for the franchise quality. The 15-second PV at the end seems to be out of their comfort zone, without focusing on their big selling character for next year.

Staff:

Directed by: Chika Nagaoka

Written by: Takahiro Okura

Based on: Case Closed by Gosho Aoyama

Produced by: Shūhō Kondō, Takeshi Shioguchi, and Yūhei Okada

Starring: Minami Takayama, Kappei Yamaguchi, Wakana Yamazaki, Rikiya Koyama, Ryō Horikawa, Yuko Miyamura, Megumi Hayashibara, Satsuki Yukino, Daisuke Ono, Koji Yusa, Koji Ishii, Mao Ichimichi, and Yo Oizumi

Music by: Yugo Kanno

Production company: TMS/1st Studio

Distributed by: Toho

Release date: April 12, 2024

Running time: 110 minutes