Japan’s weekly box office results: Super Mario Galaxy Movie reclaims No. 1 for the fourth week, Patlabor EZY “File 1” opens at No. 8, and the live-action Shojiki Fudosan debuts at No. 4.
The 2026 annual “Most Beloved Detective Anime Character” poll from 711 voters puts Conan at #1 for seven straight years, followed by Ranpo from Bungou Stray Dogs and Cure Answer from Meitantei Precure!
A fan poll of 1,048 anime and game enthusiasts reveals the most beloved fighting characters. Zoro from ONE PIECE takes first place, followed by Mouri Ran from Detective Conan and Chun-Li from Street Fighter II.
Detective Conan: Angel of the Highway (名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使) has grossed 11.95 billion yen as of May 17, 2026, climbing to 37th on Japan’s all-time box office chart, while special fan-participation “Ouen” screenings are now underway.
Wakana Yamazaki, the veteran voice actress who voiced Ran Mori in Detective Conan since the series began in 1996, has passed away on April 18 at the age of 61.
A themed cookie tin set in the “Black Organization” motif from Detective Conan (「名探偵コナン」) is now available in three varieties — Gin & Vodka, Vermouth, and Bourbon — priced at 3,780 yen including tax.
