Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, the 29th instalment of Japan’s longest-running detective anime franchise, opened in UK cinemas on 12 June 2026.
The Detective Conan franchise continues to demonstrate extraordinary box office longevity, having surpassed ¥10 billion in annual box office revenue for four consecutive years and attracting over 10 million admissions annually for the past two years. Fallen Angel of the Highway opened in Japan on 10 April 2026 on a record 526 screens, marking the widest domestic release in the franchise’s history, and delivered the series’ biggest opening weekend to date, grossing ¥3.5 billion (approx. $22 million USD). It debuted at No.1 at the Japanese weekend box office and ranked No.3 globally for the weekend of 10–12 April, achieved entirely from a single market release.
Anchored by the character of Chihaya Hagiwara and drawing on the emotional legacy of the Police Academy storyline, Fallen Angel of the Highway expands the series’ long-running narrative continuity while remaining structured as a standalone theatrical mystery.
This 29th standalone feature is directed by Takahiro Hasui (Mob Psycho 100 III), with the screenplay by Takahiro Okura, who previously wrote Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, balancing accessibility for new audiences and franchise rewards for long-time fans. The score is composed by Yugo Kanno (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, PSYCHO-PASS). The core voice cast is joined by live-action talents Ryusei Yokohama (Kokuho)and Mei Hata (Blue Lock).
Cedric Behrel, managing director of Trinity CineAsia, stated: “We’re very proud to be bringing such a beloved IP to UK and Irish audiences for the third time running. Detective Conan has special resonance at home in Japan, of course, where it keeps topping the box office, but also here, with its connection to a quintessential British icon: Sherlock Holmes. The response to The Million-dollar Pentagram and One-Eyed Flashback has been very positive overall. Audiences really enjoyed the action and humour, with reviewers calling it a great, fresh take on a classic spy adventure suitable for a wide age range. We look forward to rewarding them with more “case-solving” activities, such as the one we did with the Sherlock Holmes Museum, which showcases the franchise’s clever, accessible mystery-solving heart to a more diverse crowd and creates memorable moments. We are very grateful to TMS for the continued trust they are placing in us with their most cherished franchise.”
Synopsis
Conan Edogawa and his friends head to Kanagawa for the Motorcycle Festival. On the way, a mysterious black motorcycle suddenly appears, speeding out of control and even leaping over their vehicle. Pursuing it is the “Goddess of the Wind,” Kanagawa Traffic Police officer Chihaya Hagiwara.
Despite her relentless chase, the rider escapes, leaving her motorcycle heavily damaged. At the venue, the group witnesses the debut of a cutting-edge police motorcycle called “Angel.” Meanwhile, the black bike resurfaces in Tokyo, once again evading police pursuit. Investigation reveals it closely resembles “Angel,” leading authorities to name it “Lucifer” and launch a full-scale search. As the case deepens, Hagiwara is drawn into memories of her late brother Kenji Hagiwara and his colleague Jinpei Matsuda, setting the stage for a high-speed confrontation between the Goddess of the Wind and the Fallen Angel.
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Original Comic Books Created by
Gosho Aoyama
Comic series published by
Shogakukan
Producers
Shuho Kondo
Goshi Yoshida
Yuhei Okada
Director
Takahiro Hasui
Scriptwriter
Takahiro Okura
Music Composer
Yugo Kanno
Character Designs
Masatomo Sudo
Art Directors
Kouki Fukushima
Asuka Kashimura
Color Design
Kayoko Nishi
Director of Photography
Jin Nishiyama
CG Directors
Masaya Otani
Takahiro Fukuda
Editor
Junichi Ito
Sound Directors
Yasuyuki Urakami
Keiko Urakami
Voice Cast
Minami Takayama
Wakana Yamazaki
Rikiya Koyama
Ikue Otani
Yukiko Iwai
Wataru Takagi
Megumi Hayashibara
Noriko Hidaka
Akio Otsuka
Miyuki Sawashiro
Shinichiro Miki
Nobutoshi Canna
Special Voice Cast
Ryusei Yokohama
Mei Hata
Territory: Japan
Runtime: 109minutes
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: Chinese & English
Genre: Anime, Detective, Action
BBFC/IFCO: 15 (TBC)
About Trinity CineAsia
Trinity CineAsia is recognised as the premium film label for martial arts and Asian action cinema in the UK. Leading the way in bringing Asia’s most iconic action stars to audiences, CineAsia strives to pay homage to both the films and the fans.
Recent UK theatrical releases include the world’s highest-grossing wuxia film, Blades of the Guardians by Yuen Woo Ping; Bi Gan’s Cannes 2025 Special Prize-winning fantasy drama Resurrection; Zhang Yimou’s counter-espionage thriller Scare Out; film adaption of the Hong Kong’s classic historical sci-fi series Back to the Past; the highest-grossing animated film worldwide, Ne Zha 2; and Jackie Chan’s latest crime actioner The Shadow’s Edge; and WWII shipwreck epic Dongji Rescue.
Consistently delivering high-quality and expansive titles, Trinity Film and its CineAsia label are introducing audiences to exciting new content.
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