Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target (1998)
The second Detective Conan theatrical film pits Conan against a card-obsessed killer targeting those closest to Ran.
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target - Movie Information
- Original Title: 名探偵コナン 14番目の標的
- Release Year: 1998
- Directed by: Kenji Kodama
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Crime, Mystery, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 18, 1998 (Japan), February 14, 2025 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 명탐정 코난 극장판 2-14번째 표적 (KR), 劇場版名探偵コナン 14番目の標的 (JP), 名侦探柯南剧场版 2 (CN), Detektiv Conan - 2. Film - Das 14. Ziel (DE), Detective Conan - Film 02 - La 14ème Cible (FR), Detective Conan: Het Veertiende Doelwit (NL), Detective Conan Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target (US), Detective Conan: La decimocuarta víctima (ES)
- Production Companies: TOHO, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie, Shogakukan, Shogakukan Production, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Universal Music Japan
- Production Countries: Japan
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target - Plot
Ran's secret past revealed! Ten years ago, something happened between her mom and dad. Now, plagued by nightmares, Ran is starting to remember… Meanwhile, a murderous card dealer breaks out of jail to seek revenge. His target: Ran's father. Can Conan stop him in time and save his girlfriend's family?
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Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kenji Kodama
Main Cast
- Minami Takayama
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Wakana Yamazaki
- Akira Kamiya
- Gara Takashima
- Chafurin
- Kaneto Shiozawa
- Kenichi Ogata
- Yukiko Iwai
- Wataru Takagi
Writers
- Kazunari Kouchi
Producers
- Michihiko Suwa
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target - FAQs
What is Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target about?
The film follows Conan Edogawa as a dangerous escaped convict targets people connected to detective Kogoro Mouri. Meanwhile, Ran is haunted by nightmares tied to a traumatic secret from her parents' past. Conan must solve the pattern behind the attacks before the killer reaches Ran's father.
Who are the main voice actors in this film?
The principal voice cast includes Minami Takayama as Conan Edogawa, Kappei Yamaguchi as Shinichi Kudo, Wakana Yamazaki as Ran Mouri, and Akira Kamiya as Kogoro Mouri. Gara Takashima voices Eri Kisaki, with Chafurin and Kaneto Shiozawa rounding out the core ensemble.
What is the significance of the number 14 in this movie?
The number 14 is central to the killer's revenge scheme. The targets are selected based on playing card values, with their names corresponding to card numbers. Conan must decode this numerical pattern to identify who the fourteenth — and final — target will be before it is too late.
When was Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target released?
The film was originally released in Japan on April 18, 1998. It later received a South Korean theatrical release on February 14, 2025. It is the second theatrical feature in the long-running Detective Conan anime film series.
Who directed Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target?
The film was directed by Kenji Kodama, who also helmed the first Detective Conan theatrical film, The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997). Kodama directed several early entries in the franchise before Yasuichiro Yamamoto took over the series.
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What is the age rating for this film?
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target is rated PG in the United States. The film contains animated mystery and crime content, including scenes of peril and a revenge-driven plot, making it generally suitable for older children and family audiences with parental guidance for younger viewers.
What are similar movies to Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target?
Fans of this film often enjoy other Detective Conan theatrical features, particularly The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997), The Last Wizard of the Century (1999), and Captured in Her Eyes (2000). These films share the same cast, mystery-driven storytelling, and blend of action with detective intrigue.
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