Case Closed Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
A mysterious attacker has appeared and is assaulting people whose names contain a number from the standard deck of cards in descending order. When Conan Edogawa points out that all the victims are related to the now famous detective Kogorou Mouri, suspicion immediately falls upon the recently released convict Jou Murakami, as Kogorou was the one responsible for his arrest ten years prior. With potential victims still at risk, Conan and the police are determined to catch the culprit. As the case gradually unfolds, both Conan and his friend Ran Mouri learn more about her parents' separation and the truth on what transpired a decade ago.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is generally positive, appreciating the improved mystery and character development compared to the first film. However, significant criticisms regarding pacing, art quality, and especially sound design temper the overall enjoyment for some viewers, leading to mild disagreement on core elements.
Strengths
- The mystery and build-up are engaging and improved from the first movie.
- Significant character development for Kogoro Mouri and exploration of his past with Ran's mother.
- The plot offers a good mix of mystery, action, and character-driven moments.
- Enjoyable for long-time fans of the Detective Conan series.
Weaknesses
- Pacing issues, with slow sections and awkward exposition that make the movie drag.
- The art quality is a noticeable drop from the previous movie and sometimes inconsistent.
- Significant lack of sound design and BGM, making the film feel empty and dull.
- Some character decisions are questionable and could have easily been avoided.
- The mystery's culprit might be too easy to guess for some viewers.