Mark your calendars, anime enthusiasts! Fans of the legendary Detective Conan franchise got exciting news on Sunday. The series will be releasing its 29th feature film in Japan during Golden Week in 2026. The upcoming movie promises to delve deep into the enigmatic character of Chihaya Hagiwara.
To give viewers a taste of what’s to come, a captivating “super teaser trailer” has been released. Notable for its voiceover, the trailer features Miyuki Sawashiro, who will lend her voice to Chihaya Hagiwara. This character, previously voiced by the late Atsuko Tanaka, holds a significant role in the story. Sawashiro’s poignant question, “what was it that you wanted to say that day?”, has left fans buzzing with anticipation.
Chihaya Hagiwara stands as a pivotal figure in the story, serving as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police. Leading the motorcycle division, her presence adds layers of intrigue to the narrative.
The prior film, Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (Meitantei Conan: Sekigan no Flashback), stirred curiosity with a teaser of Chihaya’s anticipated appearance at the film’s conclusion. Released on April 18 in Japan, the movie swiftly climbed to the top spot at the Japanese box office. Its success continued into June, securing the position of the 19th highest-grossing film of all time in Japan. Currently, it stands at the 18th spot with earnings of 14.66 billion yen, equivalent to approximately US$99.8 million.
Directorial duties for this blockbuster are shouldered by Katsuya Shigehara, renowned for his work as the unit director of the Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine. The script, meticulously crafted by Takeharu Sakurai, is sure to deliver another compelling chapter in Conan’s illuminating journey.
For now, fans are eagerly awaiting more details. Stay tuned for further updates!
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News Source: Animenewsnetwork.com
