Detective Conan Movie 12: Full Score of Fear
Synopsis
Serial murders involving all kinds have happened. All the victims are from a Music School led by a famous pianist. Conan and company have been invited to a opening concert of the Music Hall built by the pianist. The biggest attraction of this concert is the world famous violin called "Stradivarius" and a special appearance of a singer who has perfect pitch. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Fans of classical music and character-driven stories tend to enjoy the movie, praising the soundtrack and the introduction of Akiba Reiko. However, others find the pacing slow and the mystery uninspired, especially if they are not fond of classical music. The movie is considered a decent but not outstanding entry in the Detective Conan franchise.
Strengths
- Beautiful classical music soundtrack.
- Interesting original character (Akiba Reiko) with good rapport with Conan.
- Improved animation quality.
- Smooth pacing.
Weaknesses
- Slow pacing and can be boring for those who dislike classical music.
- Case lacks cleverness.
- Story potential not fully realized.
- May feel like sensory overload from the music.
- Deviation from the usual Conan series feel.