Meitantei Conan Movie 15: Chinmoku no Quarter
Summary: The momentous day of the opening of the new Tokyo subway, the Touto Line, has come, but a bombing incident puts all celebrations to a halt. The governor of Tokyo is caught in the blast while onboard the train, but he and everyone else present is fortunately saved by the quick thinking and actions of Conan Edogawa.
Intrigued by the incident, Conan researches the governor's political history and discovers that the man was responsible for the destruction of a village in Niigata to build the Kitanosawa Dam. Believing the attack to be related to the construction of the dam, Conan, accompanied by Ran Mouri, Kogorou Mouri, Professor Agasa, Sonoko Suzuki, and the Detective Boys, decides to visit the village and investigate.
There, they meet a group of locals who lived in the old village before it was torn down. However, just as one mystery leads to another, one of the locals is murdered. Suspecting that something much more sinister is afoot, Conan vows to uncover the truth behind these two incidents before it is too late.
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The momentous day of the opening of the new Tokyo subway, the Touto Line, has come, but a bombing incident puts all celebrations to a halt. The governor of Tokyo is caught in the blast while onboard the train, but he and everyone else present is fortunately saved by the quick thinking and actions of Conan Edogawa.
Intrigued by the incident, Conan researches the governor's political history and discovers that the man was responsible for the destruction of a village in Niigata to build the Kitanosawa Dam. Believing the attack to be related to the construction of the dam, Conan, accompanied by Ran Mouri, Kogorou Mouri, Professor Agasa, Sonoko Suzuki, and the Detective Boys, decides to visit the village and investigate.
There, they meet a group of locals who lived in the old village before it was torn down. However, just as one mystery leads to another, one of the locals is murdered. Suspecting that something much more sinister is afoot, Conan vows to uncover the truth behind these two incidents before it is too late.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Meitantei Conan Movie 15: Chinmoku no Quarter — The momentous day of the opening of the new Tokyo subway, the Touto Line, has come, but a bombing incident puts all celebrations to a halt. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Adventure, Comedy, Mystery conventions as a Movie work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Meitantei Conan Movie 15: Chinmoku no Quarter offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Agasa, Hiroshi
Main
Ogata, Kenichi
Japanese
Agasa, Hiroshi
Main
Evers, Rüdiger
German
Edogawa, Conan
Main
Takayama, Minami
Japanese
Edogawa, Conan
Main
Yamaguchi, Kappei
Japanese
Edogawa, Conan
Main
Müller, Tobias
German
Haibara, Ai
Main
Hayashibara, Megumi
Japanese
Haibara, Ai
Main
Wu, Jeong Sin
Korean
Haibara, Ai
Main
Loewig, Andrea Kathrin
German
Haibara, Ai
Main
Yan, Mengmeng
Mandarin
Kojima, Genta
Main
Takagi, Wataru
Japanese
Kojima, Genta
Main
Iwannek, Michael
German
Kojima, Genta
Main
Zhang, Lei
Mandarin
Mouri, Ran
Main
Yamazaki, Wakana
Japanese
Mouri, Ran
Main
Jakobeit, Giuliana
German
Mouri, Kogorou
Main
Koyama, Rikiya
Japanese
Mouri, Kogorou
Main
Hengstler, Jörg
German
Tsuburaya, Mitsuhiko
Main
Ootani, Ikue
Japanese
Tsuburaya, Mitsuhiko
Main
Hollwitz, Fabian
German
Tsuburaya, Mitsuhiko
Main
Liu, Xiaoyu
Mandarin
Yoshida, Ayumi
Main
Iwai, Yukiko
Japanese
Staff
Suwa, Michihiko
Producer, Planning
Yoshioka, Masahito
Producer
Shizuno, Koubun
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Yamamoto, Yasuichiro
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Soeta, Kazuhiro
Episode Director
Oozora, Masaki
Storyboard
B'z
Theme Song Performance
Matsumoto, Takahiro
Theme Song Composition
Abe, Takuji
Key Animation
Aoyama, Gosho
Original Creator
Fukuda, Noriyuki
Key Animation
Furuzumi, Chiaki
Key Animation
Hatano, Yoshitsugu
Key Animation
Hayashi, Yoshimi
Special Effects
Horiuchi, Hiroyuki
Key Animation, Animation Director
Ichihara, Keiko
Key Animation
Iwai, Nobuyuki
Assistant Animation Director
Iwakuma, Akane
Background Art
Kamura, Hiroyuki
Key Animation
Katou, Rie
Color Design