Detective Conan Movie 21: The Crimson Love Letter

I'm very surprised this movie is getting so much love. I found it to be one of the worst DC movies in a while. The mystery was boring, regardless of whether you knew Karuta. You could see a lot of the plot twists coming from a mile away. It felt like a mystery they could have told in the anime with 2 episodes. The heavy focus on Heiji and Kazuha was completely unnecessary. Any DC fan knows that their romance was never going to develop in any meaningful way in any movie. As usual, the action scenes were also longer than they need tobe. The animation was also sub-par. It was particularly disappointing considering some of the other movies have done a much better animation job. The only other movies I can think of that were worse are The Raven Hunter, and The Last Wizard of the Century

This has to be my least favorite Detective Conan film. The film focuses far too much in the romance aspect than necessary. I understand the film is called Crimson Love Letter but I found the romance to be boring and typical. There is no point in exploring the Heiji and Kazuha yet unexpressed love story because we know they are not going to confess in this film. The subplot with Heiji and Momiji went nowhere as expected. The side characters such as Mikiko Hiramoto were not used to their full capacity. Also, there seems to be less detective work in this movie than usual. Conanuses his advanced technology like his criminal tracking glasses to do the easy lifting for him. The turbo engine skateboard ruins the usual suspense by having Conan use force to get out of situations rather than using his head to come up with something clever. This seems like a mediocre product put out for the sake of putting a new Detective Conan movie out every year.

Well. A Masterpiece of a movie. We have an interesting case here, which introduces us to the world of Karuta cards. The setting is west Japan, Osaka and Kyoto or the Kansai region to be exact. And you know what that means, we get a partner, technically Conan get's one, Heiji is working with us and Ran get's to spend time with her second BFF Kazuha, who is quite worried cause now she has a competitor for Heiji's love a wealthy and gorgeous Momiji Oka. As with all Detective Conan Movies the Art is outstanding as well as Sound, the OSTs were nice. Also the Ending songis a Masterpiece, great job Mai Kuraki. the Ending scene itself was gorgeous. A movie everybody can enjoy either watching alone or with their whole families, or a bunch of Anime Fan friends. Now that being said, I am going to Rewatch it, now, again. I loved it so much.

The 21st Detective Conan film exemplifies what makes a great Conan movie: interesting characters, fast-paced mystery, action, comedic throwbacks, and romantic intrigue! Before the disappointing 22nd film, starring Amuro as the central character, Kara Kurenai no Love Letter starts and ends with a punch! Between the eloquent Japanese mountainside and the climactic karuta hijinks, this is among one of the greatest Detective Conan films to date! This review of Detective Conan Movie 21: The Crimson Love Letter (2017) contains spoilers! You have been warned! —Story/Characters Synopsis: A bombing case at Nichiuri TV in autumn. The Satsuki Cup, which crowns the winner of Japan's Ogura Hyakunin Isshu based competitivekaruta tournament, is currently being filmed inside the facility. The incident results in a big commotion and, while the building is burning to ashes, the only people left inside are Heiji and Kazuha. They get rescued just in time by Conan, who rushes to the scene. Both the identity and motive of the bomber are unknown. While confusion takes over due to the explosion, Conan meets a mysterious beautiful girl who claims she is Heiji's fiancée. Her name is Momiji Ōka and she is the Kyoto High School karuta champion. As fate would have it, Kazuha is going to face Momiji in the Hyakunin Isshu competition, so she begins to train with the help of Heiji's mother, Shizuka, who is a skilled Karuta player. At the same time, in a Japanese house in Arashiyama, Kyoto's outskirts, the reigning Satsuki Cup champion is murdered. Pictures of the crime scene reveal Momji's presence. Additionally, several Karuta cards were spread around the victim. Conan and Heiji, along with the Osaka and Kyoto police departments, begin their investigation on the Satsuki Cup and the related murder case. As the inquiry goes on, they come across a secret connected with the Hyakunin Isshu. The introduction of Momiji to the Detective Conan cast is great on many levels—firstly, she’s a *likable ojō-sama character and secondly, she’s a professional karuta character. Which is awesome! Watch this movie if you’re a diehard fan of Chihayafuru! *Typically, ojō characters are a toss up. Mostly leaning on the unlikable or obnoxious side of the coin. This is a film that focuses on Heiji and Kazuha’s relationship, similar to the 7th film: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital but with a much stronger narrative. Their relationship has always been a hot topic in the Detective Conan fandom. Despite Heiji’s status as chick magnet with the canon of the show, episodes that emphasized his love for Kazuha, such as ‘And There Were No Mermaids’ arc (episodes 222-223 of the TV series), were so popular that they were reanimated and continually aired *decades after their original broadcast! *And There Were No Mermaids originally aired January 29th, 2001. —Technical The chief director on this film was Kōbun Shizuno; he is known for his bombastic, larger than life directorial style! His notable works include: • Detective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence • Detective Conan Movie 16: The Eleventh Striker • Detective Conan Movie 17: Private Eye in the Distant Sea • Detective Conan Movie 18: Dimensional Sniper • Detective Conan Movie 19: The Hellfire Sunflowers • Godzilla 1: Planet of the Monsters • Godzilla 2: City on the Edge of Battle • Godzilla 3: The Plant Eater • Hyakka Ryōran: Samurai Bride and Samurai Girls • Sidonia no Kishi In the Detective Conan films, Shizuno iconically uses Conan’s soccer-ball-belt frequently as a plot device. Conan using the soccer ball was especially essential in: The Eleventh Striker, Private Eye in the Distant Sea, and The Hellfire Sunflowers! As usual, in Detective Conan, the story is well-written and the *setting is breathtaking! In an interview, Detective Conan’s mangaka, Gōshō Aoyama, stated that he was initially interested in writing a story about Hyakunin Isshu and karuta after watching the live-action adaptation of *Chihayafuru. *The story takes place in Arashiyama, a mountainous area in the outskirts of Kyōto. Chihayafuru is based off a manga, created by artist—Yuki Suetsugu, that resurrected Japanese interest in karuta and spawned not only a live-action film series but anime and novel adaptations, as well! If you’re new to the Detective Conan franchise, it is known not only for it’s incredibly talented writing staff but, also, for its cast of top notch seiyū! Recurring characters and their seiyū: • Conan Edogawa, the titular character has Minami Takayama as his seiyū—Ms. Takayama is a veteran voice actress, not only does anime seiyū work but has also released drama CDs—notably recording dramas for characters such as Ai Amano in Video Girl Ai, Nuriko in Fushigi Yûgi, Myōjin Yahiko in Rurōni Kenshin, and Yuri Suzuki in Red River. Takayama also has dabbled in tokusatsu, video game voice overs, and dubbing for foreign cartoons and live-action features, some of her characters include: Donna Hayward in Twin Peaks, Kevin in Ed, Edd, n Eddy, and Daring Do in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Her most noteworthy anime roles are: i. Sachiko Fujinuma, Satoru’s mother in Boku Dake ga Inai Machi—EN: Erased ii. Irene, Claymore iii. Lady Armaroid, deuteragonist in Cobra: The Animation iv. Hajime Hinata and Izuru Kamukura, Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibōgamine Gakuen v. Taiki Kudō, protagonist in Digimon Xros Wars vi. Envy, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood vii. Kitarō, protagonist in GeGeGe no Kitarō (2007) viii. Dark Pretty Cure, HeartCatch PreCure! ix. Pit, Super Smash Bros: Hikari no Megumi and Palutena no Kagami x. Thor Klein, protagonist in Jyū Ō Sei xi. Lakshi, heroine of Kaze no Tairiku xii. Kiki, protagonist in Majo no Takkyūbin—EN: Kiki’s Delivery Service xiii. Mana, Ningyo Shirīzu xiv. Yōichi Ajiyoshi, protagonist in Mister Ajikko xv. Mashuranbo, protagonist in Mushirambo xvi. Moomin Troll, Mūmindani no Suisei xvii. Rantarō Inadera, protagonist in Nintama Rantarō xviii. Child Emperor, One Punch Man xix. Kei Kurama, heroine of Project Arms xx. Nabiki Tendō, Ranma ½ xxi. Kanade Amō, Senki Zesshō Symphogear xxii. Hao Asakura, Yō’s older brother in Shaman King xxiii. Yōko Yamamoto, protagonist in Soreyuki! Uchū Senkan Yamamoto Yōko xxiv. Mithos Yggdrasil, Tales of Symphonia: The Animation xxv. Dilandau Albatō, Tenkū no Escaflowne xxvi. Narrator, Uchū Kyōdai—EN: Space Brothers xxvii. Feena, Ys xxviii. Mukuro, Yū Yū Hakusho • Hattori Heiji has the famous Ryō Horikawa as his seiyū! Like many other, Mr. Horikawa has dipped his hands in other ventures, such as: drama CDs, video games, tokusatsu, and dubbing foreign cartoons and live-action features; notable dubbing roles include: Pippin Took in The Lord of the Rings, *Henry the Green Engine in Thomas and Friends, and Dopey in Snow White! Horikawa’s noteworthy anime roles are: *Thomas the Tank Engine has a prominent fan-following in Japan and who can blame them when Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z is voicing one of the characters! i. Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z ii. Ladios Sopp, one of the central characters in Five Star Stories iii. Tadao Yokoshima, deuteragonist in Ghost Sweeper GS Mikami iv. Reinhard von Lohengramm, antagonist in Ginga Eiyū Densetsu v. Galory Cherrowick, deuteragonist in Good Morning Althea vi. Takeshi Onimaru, antagonist in Kenyū Densetsu Yaiba vii. Kai Sagano, deuteragonist in Kizuna viii. Arthur Drake Brighton, one of the central characters in Lady Lady!! ix. Rokuro Chikanaka, protagonist in Minna Agechau♡ x. Kō Uraki, protagonist in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory xi. Musashi Natsuki, protagonist in Musashi no Ken xii. Shun Andromeda, Saint Seiya xiii. Jiro Shutendo, protagonist in Shuten Dōji xiv. Kenta Hirono, protagonist in Yume Senshi Wingman xv. Karasu, Yū Yū Hakusho • Ran Mōri has Wakana Yamazaki as her seiyū! Ms. Yamazaki has done drama CDs, video games, and live action voices for Japanese television. A notable drama CD that she has done is as Yui Hongō from Fushigi Yûgi! Her noteworthy anime performances are: i. Archnemon, Digimon Adventure 02 ii. Atsuko Kagami, protagonist in Himitsu no Akko-chan 3 iii. Ran Mao, protagonist in Kakuto Bijin Wulong iv. Phoebe, heroine of Kūsō Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy v. Sophia Forrester, one of the central characters in Last Exile vi. Nojiko, One Piece vii. Rio Kitagawa, one of the central characters in Sensei no Ojikan: Doki Doki School Hours • Kogorō Mōri has Rikiya Koyama as his seiyū! Koyama has also performed in video games, tokusatsu, and live-action dubbing for foreign films; he is the main Japanese voice for male actors, such as: George Clooney, Kiefer Sutherland, Denzel Washington, Dwayne Johnson, Gerard Butler, Guy Pierce, Keanu Reeves, Antonio Banderas, Nicholas Cage, and Christian Bale! His noteworthy anime roles are: i. Retsu Kaiō, Baki ii. Jubee Sanada, one of the central characters in Bakukyū Hit! Crash B-Daman iii. Yukichi Fukuzawa, one of the central characters in Bungō Stray Dogs iv. Victor, one of the central characters in Busō Renkin v. Jin Kirigiri, Kyōko’s father in Danganronpa: The Animation vi. Kaim, Devilman Crybaby vii. Kiritsugu Emiya, protagonist in Fate/Zero viii. Mamoru Takamura, one of the central characters in Hajime no Ippo ix. Azazel, High School DxD x. Will A. Zeppeli, JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken (2012) xi. Jubei Kibagami, protagonist in Jūbee Ninpūchō: Ryūhōgyoku-hen xii. Koyo Mōgai, protagonist in Jūshin Enbu: Hero Tales xiii. Kogarashi, titular character in Kamen no Maid Guy xiv. Narumi Katō, Karakuri Circus xv. Klaus von Reinherz, deuteragonist in Blood Blockade Battlefront xvi. Qi Wang, Kingdom xvii. Zaratras, Nanatsu no Taizai xviii. Yamato, Naruto xix. Narrator, Nichijō xx. Deep Sea King, antagonist in One Punch Man xxi. Seishirō Shishirui, Shinobu’s former liege in Owarimonogatari xxii. Sensei, Planet With xxiii. Rokurōta Sakuragi, protagonist in Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin xxiv. Tenshirō Okakura, one of the central characters in RideBack xxv. Kanbei Kuroda, Sengoku Basara xxvi. Kirameki Mikawa, Fumika’s father in Shigofumi xxvii. Jōichirō Yukihira, Sōma’s father in Shokugeki no Sōma xxviii. Shinigami, Death the Kid’s father and central character in Soul Eater xxix. Johnny Rico, central character in the first OVA of Starship Troopers: Red Planet xxx. Donatello K. Davis, central character in Terra Formars xxxi. Tora, titular character in Ushio to Tora (2015) xxxii. Hakuoro, protagonist in Utawarerumono xxxiii. James Howlett, protagonist in X-Men and Wolverine • Kazuha Tōyama has Yūko Miyamura as her seiyū! While being most iconic as her role in Neon Genesis Evangelion—Asuka Langley Sōryū, Ms. Miyamura’s career has extended to video games, dubbing, live-action, and a music career! To date, she has released eight albums and thirteen singles! Her noteworthy anime roles are: i. Hinagiku Tamano, one of the central characters in Wedding Peach ii. Juri Yagami, Alice in Cyberland iii. Ayane Mitsui, protagonist in Ayane-chan High Kick! iv. Shihoko Sakaki, one of the central characters in Bishōjo Yūgekitai Battle Skipper v. Marie Karigari, protagonist in Boku no Marie vi. Marie Vlaanderen, one of the central characters in Chō Kidō Densetsu Dinagiga vii. Sigil, rival character in Chō Kōsoku Gran Doll viii. Utako Ōkawa, heroine of Clamp School Detectives ix. Lapis, protagonist of Detatoko Princess x. Millie Caliver, heroine of Dragoon xi. Ritsuko Inōe, protagonist in Elf wo Karu Mono-tachi xii. Nanako Mizuki, iconic character from Great Teacher Onizuka xiii. Natsuki Sasahara, one of the central characters in Hyper Police xiv. Joe Diamond 17th, protagonist in JaJa Uma! Quartet xv. Casca, heroine of Berserk xvi. Linn Suzuki, protagonist in Kotetsu no Daibōken xvii. Aya Shirakaba, heroine of Kyōkasho ni Nai! xviii. Ushio Shimabara, protagonist in Neo Ranga xix. Asuka Langley Sōryū, iconic character from Neon Genesis Evangelion xx. Niea, protagonist and titular character in Niea Under 7 xxi. Akane, supporting character in Pokémon xxii. Aisha Clanclan, one of the central characters in Outlaw Star xxiii. Ayano Elizabeth Hakuhōin, one of the central characters in Soreyuke! Uchū Senkan Yamamoto Yohko xxiv. Hiro, heroine of Spectral Force xxv. Kurai, one of the central characters in Tenshi Kinryōku xxvi. Lei Lei, one of the central characters in Vampire Hunter—EN: Darkstalkers xxvii. Parfait, one of the central characters in VS Knight Lamune • Hiroshi Agasa has Kenichi Ogata as his seiyū! Mr. Ogata has also dabbled in video games, live-action, dubbing, and voice-overs! His noteworthy anime roles are: NOTE: For some reason, Ogata seems to be cast as cat characters quite often. i. Sorahiko, Boku no Hero Academia ii. Hiroshi Rara, one of the central characters in Dual! Parallel Lun-Lun Monogatari iii. King Dedede, antagonist in Hoshi no Kirby iv. Myōga, flea yōkai in InuYasha v. Jingoro, the cat in Kimagure Orange☆Road vi. Udberg Edol, Mahōjin Guruguru vii. Genma Saotome, Ranma ½ viii. Shamisen, the cat in Suzumiya no Haruhi no Yūtsu ix. Azaka, one of Aeka’s guardians in Tenchi Muyō! x. Principal, To LOVEる xi. Analyzer, robot in Uchū Senkan Yamato xii. Father Moroboshi—Ataru’s father and Torajima—an anthropomorphic tiger alien, Urusei Yatsura • Fumimaro Ayanokōji has Ryōtarō Okiayu as his seiyū! Mr. Okiayu has also done tokusatsu, audio dramas, video games, and dubbing! One of the audio dramas is for Sengoku Basara 2: Hyakkaryōran Odawaranoeki as his character, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. His noteworthy anime roles are: i. Byakuya Kuchiki, Rukia’s older brother in Bleach ii. Issei Nishikiori, one of the central characters in Boku no Chikyū wo Mamotte iii. Lanfei Hong, one of the central characters in Chūka Ichiban! iv. Akio Furukawa, Nagisa’s father in Clannad v. Dark Mousy, deuteragonist in D.N. Angel vi. Hyoi Kagezaki, protagonist in Dark Cat vii. Katsuhiko Jinnai, one of the central characters in El Hazard viii. Vlad III, servant in Fate/Apocrypha ix. Lancelot, servant in Fate/Zero x. Shigure Sōma, one of the central characters in Fruits Basket (2001) xi. Scar, one of the central characters in Fullmetal Alchemist (2004) xii. Kunimitsu Tezuka, one of the central characters in Tennis no Ōji-sama xiii. Zero, one of the central characters in Megaman X: The Day of Sigma xiv. Meisuke Nueno, protagonist and titular character in Jigoku Sensei Nube xv. Kazuhiko Odakara, protagonist in Kachō no Koi xvi. Masaki Kimura, protagonist in Kagewani xvii. Ranmaru Samejima, protagonist in Kizuna xviii. Joshua Grant, protagonist in Marginal Prince: Gekkeiju no Ōji-tachi xix. Yū Matsūra, deuteragonist in Marmalade Boy xx. Rintarō Shinjuku, one of the central characters in Miracle☆Train: Oedo-san xxi. Treize Khushrenanda, one of the central characters in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing xxii. Atsushi Miyagawa, protagonist in Recorder to Randoroseru xxiii. Kurei, one of the central characters in Rekka no Honō xxiv. Jun Kenzaki, protagonist in Ring ni Kakero xxv. Saga Gemini, Saint Seiya: Meiō Hades xxvi. Tomoka, one of the central characters in Shin Hakkenden xxvii. Takeshi Yoroi, protagonist in Shin Hurricane Polymer xxviii. Mach Windy, one of the central characters in Shippū! Iron Leauger xxix. Tetsuya Asada, protagonist and titular character in Shōbushi Densetsu Tetsuya xxx. Shimon Takagi, one of the central characters in Sotsugyō M: Ore-tachi no Carnival xxxi. Masamune, one of the central characters in Strange+ xxxii. Raidiese F. Branstein, one of the central characters in Super Robot Taisen OG xxxiii. Toriko, protagonist and titular character in Toriko xxxiv. Charles Chrishunds, protagonist in Vassalord xxxvi. Vashti, one of the central characters in Yume Ōkoku to Nemureru 100-nin no Ōji-sama: Short Stories • Ai Haibara has Megumi Hayashibara as her seiyū! Ms. Hayashibara is an incredibly affluent seiyū, some of her most iconic roles being: Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop), Rei Ayanami (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Musashi (Pokémon), Ranma Saotome (Ranma ½), Lina Inverse (Slayers), Ai Haibara (Detective Conan), and many other popular roles! • Shizuka Hattori has Masako Katsuki as her seiyū! Ms. Katsuki has acted in video games, tokusatsu, drama CDs, and has also done overseas dubbing! Some of her most interesting roles in drama CDs are Inami in Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Rumiko in *Garzey no Tsubasa, and Shanburō in Vampire Hunter Gaiden: Shukumei no tabibito Donovan. Her noteworthy anime roles are: *The English title is Garzey’s Wing… yes, there was a drama CD for that infamous OVA. i. Ariana Wysznska, one of the central characters in Apfelland Monogatari ii. Falangies, one of the central characters in Arslan Senki iii. Michiru Kaiō, an iconic character in Sailor Moon iv. Ai Mizushima, one of the central characters in Dochinpira v. Tiara, the heroine of Dragon Quest: Abel Yūsha Densetsu vi. Maya Kitajima, protagonist of Glass no Kamen vii. Queen Bee, one of the central characters in Golgo 13 viii. Maroko Yomoto, one of the central characters in Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! ix. Takako Hōraiji, one of the central characters in Guardress x. Reccoa Londe, antagonist in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam xi. Alice, heroine of Monkey Punch no Sekai: Alice xii. Tsunade, iconic character in Naruto xiii. Dynastar, one of the central characters in Princess Minerva xiv. Chiaki, one of the central characters in Sei Shōjo Sental Lakers EX xv. Chaika, heroine of Shinkai no Kantai: Submarine 707 xvi. Maria Kutschera, one of the central characters in Trapp Ikka Monogatari xvii. Ten’s mother, Urusei Yatsura xviii. Yūri Kenbishi, one of the central characters in Yūkan Club • Heizō Hattori has Kazuhiro Yamaji as his seiyū! Mr. Yamaji’s notoriety extends further than the seiyū sphere, having acted in live-action film and television dramas as well! He has also done video games and dubbing, and has won awards from his live-action performances! His noteworthy anime roles are: i. Doctor Kiriko, antagonist in Black Jack ii. Eugen, one of the central characters in Granblue Fantasy iii. Jiisan (Grandpa), one of the central characters in Kokkoku • Gorō Ōtaki has Norio Wakamoto as his seiyū! Mr. Wakamoto has done drama CDs, live-action television narration, video games, tokusatsu, and overseas dubbing! Some of his more interesting roles in drama CDs are Senbee in Aa Megami-sama: Tokuten Ō, Mysterious Man in Den’ei Shōjo Video Girl Ai, Godwin Dorure in Dog Days, Dio Brando in JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken, Teishakuten in RG Veda, and the narrator in Vampire Hunter D. His noteworthy anime roles are: NOTE: Wakamoto is archetypically cast as an antagonist. i. Chiyo’s father, Azumanga Daioh ii. Charles zi Brittania, antagonist in Code Geass iii. Vicious, antagonist in Cowboy Bebop iv. Skull, antagonist in Cyborg 009 (2001) v. Makoto Allen Takamura, one of the central characters in Dog Soldier vi. Cell, iconic character in Dragon Ball Z vii. Black Shadow and Deathborn, antagonists in F-Zero: Falcon Densetsu viii. Mission Rōth, one of the central characters in Five Star Stories ix. Oskar von Reuenthal, one of the central characters in Ginga Eiyū Densetsu x. Katakuriko Matsudaira, one of the central characters in Gintama xi. Narrator, Hayate no Gotoku! xii. Alexander Anderson, one of the central characters in Hellsing Ultimate xiii. Raō, iconic character in Hokuto no Ken xiv. Hol Horse, JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken (2000) xv. Nagamimi, one of the central characters in Kyōgoku Natsuhiko: Kotetsu Hyaku Monogatari xvi. Deus Ex Machina, Mirai Nikki xvii. Narrator, Nichijō xviii. Onsokumaru, one of the central characters in Ninin ga Shinobuden xix. Robert T. Sturgeon, one of the central characters in Ninja Ryūkenden xx. Narrator, S.CRY.ed xxi. Shinichi Mechazawa, iconic character in Sakigake!! Cromartie KōKō xxii. Oda Nobunaga, Sengoku Basara xxiii. Kaiho Ko, protagonist in Shin Kujakuō xxiv. Geist, protagonist and titular character in MD Geist xxv. Edwin Black, protagonist in Taimanin Asagi xxvi. Kagato, antagonist in Tenchi Muyō! xxvii. Narrator, Terra e… (2007) xxviii. Kōichiro Ōta, one of the central characters in Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster xxix. Ganon, one of the central characters in YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō 2 xxx. Gargoyle, titular character in Yoshinaga-san’chi no Gargoyle • Tōyama Ginshirō has Masaki Terasoma as his seiyū! Mr. Terasoma has performed in tokusatsu, video games, drama CDs, and dubbing! Some interesting drama CD performances include Alec in Ai no Kusabi and Saichō Mumyōin in GetBackers. His noteworthy anime roles are: i. Sōichirō Kuzuki, Fate/Stay Night ii. Hidan, Naruto • Sonoko Suzuki has Naoko Matsui as her seiyū! Ms. Matsui has also dabbled in video games and dubbing! Her noteworthy anime roles are: i. Rika Noyamano, one of the central characters in Air Gear ii. Sakura Kokushō, one of the central characters in Boku no Chikyū wo Mamotte iii. Mono, protagonist in Capricorn iv. Naomi Misora, pivotal character in Death Note v. Rem Ayanokōji, protagonist in Dream Hunter Rem vi. Rabby, one of the central characters in Gall Force vii. Ayumi Himekawa, rival character in Glass no Kamen viii. Pai Thunder, one of the central characters in Haja Taisei Dangaiō ix. Ribbon, mascot character in Happiness Charge PreCure x. Aiko Maebara, Keiichi’s mother in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni xi. Rei Asagiri, one of the central characters in Idol Densetsu Eriko xii. Miyako Tōdaiji, one of the central characters in Kamikaze Kaitō Jeanne xiii. Yuno Mamiya, heroine of Minna Agechau♡ xiv. Wato Chiyoko, heroine of Mitsume ga Tōru xv. Rū Ruka—EN: Roux Louka—heroine of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ xvi. Dorothy Catalonia, pivotal character in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing xvii. Leska, one of the central characters in NG Knight Ramune xviii. Tracy Anderson, one of the central characters in Oh! Family xix. Effera, protagonist in Onna Senshi Efe & Jira: Gude no Monshō xx. Jūshimatsu Matsuno and Totoko Yowai, protagonist and heroine of Osomatsu-kun (1988) xxi. Karin Mibu, one of the central characters in Prism Ark xxii. Azusa Shiratori, supporting character—made her debut in season two of Ranma ½ xxiii. Marian Lancaster, heroine of Robin Hood no Daibōken xxiv. Katsumi Liqueur, protagonist in Silent Möbius xxv. Kageri Toki, one of the main heroines of The Samurai xxvi. Lupica, idol character in Urusei Yatsura xxvii. Pai Chan, one of the central characters in Virtua Fighter xxviii. Ahnas, heroine of Windaria • Genta Kojima has Wataru Takagi as his seiyū! Mr. Takagi has performed in television dramas, tokusatsu, drama CDs, and dubbing! Aside from his role as Genta, he also voices a cop character that was named after him—Wataru Takagi! His noteworthy anime roles are: i. Garrod Ran, protagonist in After War Gundam X ii. Rafu, one of the central characters in Agū: Tensai Ningyō iii. Jose Mascowitz, one of the central characters in Ashita e Free Kick iv. Dino Stego, one of the central characters in DinoZone v. Kaiman, protagonist in Dorohedoro vi. Eikichi Onizuka, protagonist in Great Teacher Onizuka vii. Masaru Aoki, one of the central characters in Hajime no Ippo viii. Jan Valentine, antagonist in Hellsing Ultimate ix. Zeiram, one of the central characters and titular character in Iria: Zeiram The Animation x. Okuyasu Nijimura, JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken—Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable xi. Suezo, iconic character in Monster Farm xii. Tobi, Naruto xiii. Joker, antagonist in Ninja Batman xiv. Yusuke Mizuki, protagonist in Princess Rouge xv. Mōkō Kimura, one of the central characters in Sekimatsu Leader Gaiden Takeshi! xvi. Hotsuma, antagonist in Shin Tenchi Muyō! xvii. Genzo Soga, protagonist in Tenshi na Konamaiki • Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya has Ikue Ōtani as his seiyū! Aside from her fame for voicing Pikachu in Pokémon, Ms. Ōtani has done roles in video games, live-action film, drama CDs, and dubbing! She voiced Mitsukuni Haninozuka in the Ouran High School Host Club drama CD! Her noteworthy anime roles are: i. Sachiko Shinozaki, one of the central characters in Corpse Party ii. Ayane Isuzu, protagonist in Gate Keepers 21 iii. Olivier, one of the central characters in HeartCatch PreCure! Movie: Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show… Desu ka!? iv. Himeko Nonōhara, protagonist and titular character in Hime-chan no Ribbon v. Mutsuki Saegusa, heroine of Interlude vi. Gash Bell, titular character in Gash Bell vii. Renko Kamishakujii, protagonist in Kujibiki Unbalance viii. Kotaro Nangoku, protagonist in Nangoku Shōnen Papuwa-kun ix. Konohamaru Sarutobi, Naruto x. Nonoko Yamada, protagonist in Nono-chan xi. Koyori Kokubunji, one of the central characters in Nurse Witch Komugi-chan Magikarte xii. Hana Makihatayama, one of the central characters in Ojamajo Doremi xiii. Chopper Tony Tony, One Piece xiv. Morgana, mascot character of Persona 5 xv. Pikachu, iconic character in Pokémon xvi. Poyo, protagonist and titular character in Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki xvii. Pucca, protagonist and titular character in Pucca xviii. Shizuka Nagare, one of the central characters in Sensei no Ojikan: Doki Doki School Hours xix. Candy, mascot character in Smile PreCure xx. Merle, iconic cat-girl character in Tenkū no Escaflowne • Momiji Ōka has Satsuki Yukino as her seiyū! Ms. Yukino has done work on anime CDs, video games, and drama CDs! Her noteworthy anime roles are: i. Tina Foster, one of the central characters in Ai Yori Aoshi ii. Makina, supporting character in Aikatsu! iii. Koyomi Mizuhara, one of the central characters in Azumangadaioh iv. Ai Magase, antagonist in Babylon v. Fabiola Iglesias, Black Lagoon vi. Yoruichi Shihōin, Bleach vii. Sylia Stingray, one of the central characters in Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 viii. Mei Li Zhou, one of the central characters in Chūka Ichiban! ix. Misae Sagara, landlady in Clannad x. Françoise Arnoul, heroine of Cyborg 009 (2001) xi. Miho Amakata, teacher in Free! xii. Kaname Chidori, heroine of Full Metal Panic! xiii. Rosé Thomas, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood xiv. Masami, heroine of Generator Gawl xv. Saki Kasukabe, one of the central characters in Genshiken xvi. Tae Shimura, Gintama xvii. Mion and Shion Sonozaki, two of the central characters in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni xviii. Kagome Higurashi, heroine of InuYasha xix. Akari Kōda, protagonist in Joshikōsei Girl’s High xx. Kiko, protagonist and titular character in Kiko-chan Smile xxi. Miyako Ishida, Shōya’s mother in Koe no Katachi xxii. Mutsumi Otohime, Love Hina xxiii. Vanessa Rene, one of the central characters in Madlax xxiv. Izuko Gaen, Monogatari (series) xxv. Hiiragi, one of the most prolific yōkai characters in Natsume Yūjin-chō xxvi. Koala, One Piece xxvii. Rei Tachibana, one of the central characters in Paniponi Dash! xxviii. Ana Gram, heroine of Phi Brain xxix. Ai Tanabe, protagonist in Planetes xxx. Nenene Sumiregawa, protagonist in R.O.D. (TV) xxxi. Yuna Aquila, heroine of Saint Seiya Omega xxxii. Azumi Kiribayashi, one of the central characters in Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School xxxiii. Miwa, one of the central characters in Strange+ xxxiv. Ze Stronger, one of the central characters in Leiji Matsumoto’s Submarine Super 99 xxxv. Michiko Ōji, Mochizō’s mother in Tamako Market xxxvi. Leona Ozaki, protagonist in TANK S.W.A.T. 01 xxxvii. Milly Thompson and Kuroneko, Trigun xxxviii. Hokuto Sumeragi, X (TV) Conclusively, The Crimson Love Letter is gorgeous, with impressive cinematography! A love letter to traditionalist Japanese culture, interspersed with a cleverly devised mystery, and love triangle to boot! Even if you’re unfamiliar with the Detective Conan franchise, I would say that this film is still worth your while! Detective Conan Movie 21: The Crimson Love Letter deserves a solid 8/10! NOTE: Not to mention that the ending theme—Mai Kuraki’s Togetsukyō ~Kimi Omofu~ perfectly encapsulates the serendipitous atmosphere of Arashiyama!