Gōshō Aoyama’s Detective Conan series has charmed audiences for decades with its clever mysteries and character hijinks. In the 27th movie entry, a perplexing crime in historic Hakodate provides fresh intrigue. We find favorite sleuths Conan Edogawa and Heiji Hattori traveling to the northern port city, where troubled events soon demand their deductive skills.

As with each yearly film, Aoyama expands his fictional world. Hakodate Heist spotlights supporting players like Heiji while exploring new terrain—both literally, in beautiful Hokkaido backdrops, and figuratively with an unusual treasure hunt-driven plot. Despite packing in extra storylines, the movie retains Conan’s witty spirit.

Familiar faces reunite amid scenic locales for another chapter in this juggernaut franchise, sure to delight dedicated fans and casual viewers alike with its stylish puzzle box of a mystery.

Between Swords and Shadows

The film opens with an unexpected visitor arriving at renowned samurai family the Onoes...