Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Rocks the Japanese Box Office: Takes the Top Spot in Its First Week!

The long-awaited moment for fans of the Detective Conan series has arrived! The highly anticipated 29th feature film of the series, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, has made a storming entry into the Japanese box office. Placing at the top in its opening weekend after its release in April 2026, the film managed to push the 2026 Doraemon film, which had held the lead since March, into second place. The tradition of Conan films being released in Japan every April continues with great commercial success this year as well.

According to box office data, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway grossed millions of yen in just its first few days, signaling that it will continue the series' traditional "Golden Week" success. Further down the list are notable productions such as Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, The Ogre's Bride, and the surprise entry Assassination Classroom the Movie. In this highly competitive environment, Conan taking the lead once again proves the brand's unshakable power in Japan and its ability to appeal to audiences of all ages.

Created by Gosho Aoyama and continuing with both its manga and anime since 1994, the Detective Conan (Meitantei Conan) legend is one of the longest-running productions in the modern anime world. Following the historic records broken by films like The Million-dollar Pentagram and Black Iron Submarine, which surpassed the 10 billion yen mark in recent years, Fallen Angel of the Highway is also expected to achieve similar success. As the title suggests, the film promises a high-tempo chase and a mystery-filled story set on the highway, increasing the dose of action.

For fans, this success means a great deal; as every new film offers important clues about the main story or scenes where beloved side characters are explored in depth. The fact that films centered on characters like Rei Furuya (Amuro) and Shuichi Akai have broken box office records in recent years shows that this production also captures the audience with its character-driven storytelling. Whether the film's total gross will surpass the series' previous records in the coming weeks will be closely followed by industry analysts and anime lovers alike.