Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet (2021)

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet is the kind of slick, high-octane mystery that treats deduction like a sport and action like punctuation, set against the glittering spectacle of Tokyo’s WSG and a jaw-dropping maglev that feels ripped from tomorrow. The film moves with a confident, propulsive rhythm—kidnappings, clues, and close calls snapping into place—while the animation keeps the set pieces crisp and kinetic without losing that classic Conan charm. What really sells it, though, is the warm interplay between familiar faces, delivering just enough fan-pleasing moments to feel rewarding without derailing the thriller vibe. If you’re new to the series, a few character ties and callbacks may rush past you, but if you want an entertaining, fast-paced crime puzzle with blockbuster energy, this one hits the track at full speed.

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet is clearly aiming to be a slick, big-event thriller that merges high-tech spectacle with a long-brewing case and a crowded ensemble of familiar faces. The problem is it often feels like the movie wants you to clap at the action beats more than think through the mystery, with pacing that lurches and plot turns that can be pretty implausible if you’re expecting tight deduction. The tone also lands in an awkward middle ground—too kiddy for many adults, yet busy and convoluted for younger viewers—while the villains and side characters don’t get enough depth to justify the sprawl. If you’re mainly here for Conan’s logic, a clean whodunit, and grounded stakes, you may leave frustrated; if you just want fast set pieces, fan-service energy, and a glossy Tokyo showcase, it can still be a decent time.