Detective Conan Movie 18: Dimensional Sniper
Synopsis
One morning, at the observation deck of the Bell Tree Tower, a man is suddenly shot dead by an unknown sniper. Conan Edogawa, who happened to be visiting as the murder occurred, rushes to apprehend the sniper but fails to do so. He later learns that the suspect for the incident, Timothy Hunter, is a former member of the Navy Special Ops squad and was already being investigated for a previous murder case. The FBI believes that there are at least three people Timothy wants dead. However, after the deaths of two of them, Timothy himself is killed, throwing the investigation into disarray. As they lose their only lead, news about the assassinations spreads across Tokyo, leaving the city in a state of panic. It is up to Conan to find and catch the culprit in the hope of putting an end to this sniping spree terror. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with Conan fans generally finding the movie enjoyable due to the appearance of certain characters and the involvement of the FBI. However, those unfamiliar with the manga may find the plot confusing. Some viewers were also critical of Conan's character and the unengaging mystery.
Strengths
- Enjoyable for Conan fans familiar with the manga.
- The appearance of Sera and Subaru is a highlight for fans.
- The plot involving the FBI is engaging.
Weaknesses
- The story may be confusing for viewers unfamiliar with the Conan manga.
- The mystery is not particularly exciting.
- Some found Conan's carelessness frustrating.