The beloved anime franchise "Detective Conan" is gearing up for the release of its latest film, "Detective Conan: Flashback of the One-Eyed Ghost", scheduled to premiere on April 18, 2025. To celebrate this anticipated event, the streaming service Hulu has announced it will begin offering five previous titles from the franchise starting on March 22, 2025.
Among the films included will be "Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween", which remarkably surpassed 10 billion yen at the box office, hitting significant milestones for the series. This film is notable as it is the first installment to reach such impressive earnings—a feat exciting fans and drawing attention within the anime community.
The five films being made available include fan-favorites like "Detective Conan: Clock Tower of the Sky", which was the first theatrical release, and others like "Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter" and "Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street". Unveiling these films on Hulu marks not only the opportunity for new viewers to experience them but also encourages long-time fans to revisit the classics.
Hulu is set to host the streaming of these films, alongside pivotal episodes from the "Detective Conan" TV series, which boasts more than 1,000 episodes spanning 27 seasons. This initiative will allow fans to immerse themselves fully within the "Detective Conan" universe, leading up to the film's release.
The first film available on Hulu after the announcement will be "Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween", followed by other titles like "Detective Conan: Zero’s Executioner", "Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street", and the infamous "Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter". Each installment contributes to the overarching narrative of the series, building tension and mystery with every case solved.
To prepare for the upcoming movie, Hulu will also release curated selections of key episodes featuring popular characters such as Kogoro Mouri and the Nagano Prefectural Police. These selections include episodes such as "The Bodies on the Border between Gunma and Nagano" and "Kid vs. Amuro: The Queen's Bangs"—fan favorites from earlier seasons enhanced with recently uncovered episodes, which have yet to be featured on the service.
With so much excitement surrounding the franchise’s upcoming film and the addition of these classic titles on Hulu, it's clear the franchise continues to capture the hearts of audiences. For both newcomers and longtime fans, this intriguing combination of streaming content now available enhances engagement with the story and its iconic characters.
Overall, "Detective Conan" is not just about the intriguing cases of the young detective but is woven deeply with character arcs, thrilling twists, and beautiful animation characteristic of the anime style. Every viewing, whether it be from the iconic movie classics or the expansive TV series, offers insights and thrills perfect to tide fans over until the film premiere.
Stay tuned for the captivating world of "Detective Conan" as it proudly continues its legacy on screens both big and small. With Hulu leading the charge by making these films and beloved episodes available, the hype for the upcoming movie only intensifies.