Meitantei Conan: Shikkoku no chaser

Even before the actual story begins, the movie already gets you psyched right from the beginning. I got hooked in less than a minute.

We have the usual twists, turnarounds in this story. I for my part liked the setup of the cases. Mysterious messages via Mahjong tiles, serial murder, love struck suspect. You got something for everyone.

The action comes up at the end to heighten the suspense and to mark the peak of the mountain (as in every Conan Movie) but nevertheless that's why I actually watch the movies. Hugely seven points. The entire movie was far better than the last few moments' music, which annoyed me a little bit. The suspense was excellent. The entire plot was expertly constructed. It was enjoyable as hell to watch this movie.

What if the hunter became the hunted, and Conan found himself cornered not by a puzzle, but by the very organization that created his curse? The Movie raises the stakes by placing Conan in confrontation with the Black Organization, fusing psychological tension with explosive action.

The narrative begins with a wave of serial murders across Tokyo, drawing multiple police departments into the investigation. Yet beneath this official pursuit lies the silent hand of the Black Organization, whose involvement transforms the case into something more dangerous. The film skillfully intertwines police procedural elements with Conan's personal vendetta, culminating in a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic that tests the limits of his wit and survival.

Analytically, the film stands out for its layered structure-balancing large-scale detective work, inter-agency cooperation, and the ever-present shadow of the Organization. Themes of trust, betrayal, and hidden identity surface throughout, especially as allies and enemies blur in the pursuit of justice. The pacing keeps tension high, with the Organization's presence adding a sense of inevitability and dread rarely matched in earlier installments. While the film excels in atmosphere and narrative ambition, its reliance on large action set pieces sometimes overshadows the intricacies of deduction, and the resolution, while satisfying, leans more on spectacle than mystery.

Rating: 7/10 - gripping, suspenseful, and thematically rich, The Raven Chaser elevates the Conan franchise with its blend of mystery and organizational intrigue, though it sacrifices some deductive depth for cinematic intensity.