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23rd Detective Conan Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff
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franchise. The video reveals the film's staff and cast.
Katsuo Ōno returns to compose the music.
Franchise regulars Kappei Yamaguchi reprises his role as Kaitō Kid.
The film will open on April 12.
The film will be set in Singapore, and will be the first Detective Conan film set outside of Japan. The visual to the right by original manga creator Gōshō Aoyama depicts Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands, which will be the site of a murder case in the film. The plot will involve a large gem known as the "Blue Sapphire," which sank to the bottom of the ocean at the end of the 19th century.
The film will center on Kaitō Kid, Makoto Kyōgoku, and Conan Edogawa. It marks a return of the Kaitō Kid character to the Detective Conan films since his last appearance in Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno, the franchise's 19th film, in 2015. It is also the first appearance of the character Makoto Kyōgoku in the franchise films. In the film, Makoto, an undefeated karate master with 400 wins, confronts Kid as Kid tries to steal the Blue Sapphire. Meanwhile, Kaitō Kid brings Conan to Singapore against his will.
earned 11 billion yen worldwide.
Aoyama's Magic Kaito manga revolves around a young budding magician named Kaito Kuroba who follows in his late father's footsteps as the legendary thief Kaitō Kid. The character has since appeared in Detective Conan stories, often as a formidable rival.
Sources: YouTube channel, Comic Natalie
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