Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
29th Detective Conan film focuses on motorcycle cop instead of usual Conan-centric mystery format
The brief
The 29th Detective Conan film shifts gears by spotlighting motorcycle cop Chihaya Hagiwara, trading the usual school festival murders for highway patrol drama with actual stakes. Takahiro Hasui keeps the pacing tight while letting the case breathe, and the animation gets surprisingly kinetic during the bike sequences without going full Fast & Furious nonsense. Minami Takayama's Conan feels more like a consulting detective here rather than the main event, which actually works in the film's favor. Perfect for longtime fans craving something different from the formula, or anyone who thought these movies needed more actual police work and fewer shrinking detective gimmicks.
The verdict
If you're a Detective Conan fan tired of the same murder mystery formula or love procedural cop dramas with slick motorcycle action, this refreshing shake-up delivers exactly what the franchise needed. If you're expecting classic Conan puzzle-solving or have zero interest in police work that doesn't involve tiny detectives solving impossible crimes, you'll find this highway patrol pivot disappointing.
Watch with
- 👥 Anime fans and mystery lovers
- ⚠️ Detective Conan newcomers may feel lost
Heads up
- Vehicle chases and motorcycle crashes (moderate)
- Crime scene investigation imagery (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Takahiro Hasui
- Cast
- Minami Takayama, Wakana Yamazaki, Rikiya Koyama, Megumi Hayashibara, Miyuki Sawashiro, Shin-ichiro Miki, Nobutoshi Canna
Official synopsis
The 29th Detective Conan film will center on Chihaya Hagiwara, a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police and the leader of its motorcycle division.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Speed Demon (2026)
Both films celebrate high-speed thrills and skilled operators chasing justice.
Total runtime: 1h 49m + 1h 33m = 3h 22m
