Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine

Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine

Year: 2023

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa

CrimeMysteryActionAnimation

Engineers from across the globe convene at the Interpol marine facility, Pacific Buoy, located off the coast of Tokyo, to launch a revolutionary global law enforcement camera system. Detective Conan and his friends, including Kogoro, Ran, Agasa, and Haibara, join them on Hachijo-jima island, invited by Sonoko. However, Conan receives a concerning message from Subaru about a Europol agent’s murder. As the group travels to the island, Conan discovers that the Black Organization is attempting to kidnap a female engineer and steal crucial data from her USB drive, putting everyone in danger.

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1

Europol agent murdered in Frankfurt

A Europol agent is chased by Kir and Gin in Frankfurt, and Gin ultimately murders him. This killing triggers Conan and his friends to become involved as a larger conspiracy starts to unfold.

early Frankfurt
2

Invitation to Sonoko's resort on Hachijo-jima

Conan, Ran, the Detective Boys, Dr. Agasa, and Kogoro are invited to Sonoko's family resort on Hachijo-jima. The invitation foreshadows danger away from Tokyo and sets the stage for the group's gathering.

shortly after the Frankfurt incident Hachijo-jima
3

Subaru Okiya warns of Pinga and a wider conspiracy

Conan receives information from Subaru Okiya that a Europol agent’s murder is connected to a Black Organization operative known as Pinga. The warning heightens tension and links the case to a larger criminal network.

early during stay Resort on Hachijo-jima
4

Pacific Buoy: Interpol underwater surveillance facility

Conan and authorities discover the Interpol underwater facility Pacific Buoy, which promises to connect cameras across Japan and beyond. The facility's reach is impressive but raises concerns about surveillance and control.

upon discovery Pacific Buoy
5

Pacific Buoy staff and the All-Age Recognition system

At Pacific Buoy, Yosuke Makino leads the project while engineers Ed, Grace, Leonhardt, and Naomi Argento work on the system. The All-Age Recognition feature uses facial recognition and AI reconstruction, hinting at immense power and potential danger.

launch briefing Pacific Buoy
6

Bourbon and Vermouth kidnap Naomi Argento

Bourbon and Vermouth infiltrate Pacific Buoy and arrange the kidnapping of Naomi Argento, holding her captive in a submarine. The operation marks a dangerous escalation for the Black Organization.

night Pacific Buoy (submarine)
7

Naomi’s flash drive reveals All-Age Recognition flaw

Naomi's flash drive necklace reveals that the All-Age Recognition system can identify Haibara, suggesting a disturbing flaw. The revelation foreshadows further threats against Haibara and those close to Conan.

shortly after kidnapping Pacific Buoy
8

Haibara kidnapped by Chianti, Vodka and Pinga

Chianti, Vodka, and Pinga kidnap Haibara from Sonoko's resort and drag her toward the underwater submarine. Conan and Dr. Agasa chase the abductors but realize the targets have been submerged.

that night Near Sonoko's resort / submarine
9

Surveillance tampering blocks the chase

Conan asks to access the Buoy's surveillance to trace the chase, but the security footage shows no submarine or vehicles, implying the system has been tampered with. The gap undermines their ability to track the criminals.

moments after abduction Pacific Buoy control room
10

Leonhardt’s murder and the backdoor confession

Leonhardt is drugged and later found dead in the Buoy Café, and a confession letter claims he is responsible for the system's backdoor. The death reveals internal betrayal within the project.

later that night Buoy Café
11

Vermouth’s plan and Gin moves to destroy the Buoy

Vermouth informs Gin that the All-Age Recognition can identify similar faces but not the exact person. Following this, Gin decides to use a submarine to destroy the Buoy.

later Pacific Buoy
12

Grace is Pinga and the escape attempt

Conan reveals that Grace murdered Leonhardt and is actually Pinga. Grace/Pinga attempts to escape from the Buoy, triggering a tense chase as alarms blare.

climax Buoy
13

Climax: submarine attack and escape thwarted

Conan coordinates from underwater and Shuichi Akai fires a rocket to damage the submarine, forcing the Black Organization to flee. Pinga dies in the explosion, ending that thread of the threat.

final showdown Underwater vicinity of Buoy
14

Conan is rescued; Haibara saves him

Conan loses consciousness underwater and is rescued by Haibara, who brings him to the surface. The immediate danger subsides, but the truth about the network’s flaws remains to be confronted.

post-rescue Sea surface
15

Post-credits revelations and unresolved motives

Naomi’s father survives the assassination attempt and the Pacific Buoy project moves to another country. Naomi learns Haibara is Shiho Miyano, and Vermouth—disguised as Shiho in footage—admits she staged the flaw, leaving Conan to unravel Vermouth’s real intentions.

post-credits scene Sea surface / post-credits

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