Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet Shatters Records with 3.4 Billion Yen in First 3 Days

The latest installment in the Detective Conan movie series, "Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet", has made a groundbreaking debut, with box office revenues soaring past 3.4 billion yen within just three days of its release on April 18. This remarkable achievement has positioned the film as the most successful initial release in the franchise's history. The movie's setting in Nobeyama, Nagano Prefecture, has attracted a significant number of fans, eager to visit the real-life locations featured in the film. This phenomenon, known as "pilgrimage tourism", has been further encouraged by a cleverly hidden "trick" within the movie, designed to promote local tourism and engagement. Fans of the series and newcomers alike are flocking to theaters and the film's real-world locations, demonstrating the enduring popularity and impact of the Detective Conan series.