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23rd Detective Conan Film Earns Record 131 Million Yuan in China
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Meitantei Conan: Konjō no Fist (Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer film, which earned 130 million yuan ($18.3 million or 1.9 million yen). That film opened in November in China.
Detective Conan: Fist of Blue Sapphire is now the second-highest grossing Japanese film in China so far this year, behind opened in China in June and earned 195 million yuan (about 3 billion yen or US$28.36 million) in its first three days.
Detective Conan: Fist of Blue Sapphire opened in Japan on April 12, and franchise.
Detective Conan: Fist of Blue Sapphire is set in Singapore, and is the first Detective Conan film set outside of Japan. Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands is the site of a murder case in the film. The plot involves a large gem known as the "Blue Sapphire," which sank to the bottom of the ocean at the end of the 19th century. The film centers on Kaitō Kid, Makoto Kyōgoku, and Conan Edogawa. Makoto, an undefeated karate master with 400 wins, confronts Kid as Kid tries to steal the Blue Sapphire. Meanwhile, Kaitō Kid brings Conan to Singapore against his will.
performed the film's theme song "Blue Sapphire."
A 24th film in the franchise has been confirmed for 2020.
Source: Animation Business Journal (Tadashi Sudo)
