Detective Conan Movie 17: Private Eye in the Distant Sea
Synopsis
The warship Aegis Destroyer is conducting public exercises in Maizuru Bay where, coincidentally, a suspicious foreign ship was recently spotted. Conan Edogawa, Ran Mouri, Kogorou Mouri, Sonoko Suzuki, and the Detective Boys all receive a ticket to attend this event. However, while the ongoing military operations are underway, one of the crew members comes across a lieutenant's severed left arm. Conan later discovers that a foreign spy may have infiltrated the warship to obtain classified information by any means necessary. If the information were to leak, Japan's line of defense would be exposed, leaving the country unprotected from hostile attack. With the help of the police at sea while other friends and allies investigate on the mainland, Conan must now prevent this national crisis and identify the spy for the sake of Japan. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions are mixed, with some praising the exciting plot, integration of military elements, and character interactions. However, others criticize the film for being propaganda, having a weaker mystery, and reducing some characters to annoying stereotypes. Despite mixed reactions, the film is seen as a thrilling watch for fans of the Detective Conan series.
Strengths
- Exciting plot with real-life details of the Japanese Self-Defense Force and Aegis system.
- Good integration of different groups (police, marine force, detective boys) working together.
- Accurate depiction of the destroyer and military elements.
- Strong character interactions and moments for many characters to shine.
Weaknesses
- The mystery aspect is weaker compared to the action.
- Feels like propaganda for the JMSDF.
- Some characters are reduced to being deadweight and crybabies.
- Slow pacing and lack of memorable scenes in some parts.