Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear

Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear

Year: 2008

Runtime: 115 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Yasuichiro Yamamoto

AnimationMysteryActionCrime

A string of murders plagues a prestigious music school, whose victims are its students, headed by a renowned pianist. Conan and his friends are summoned to the grand opening of the pianist’s new Music Hall, where the highlight is the legendary Stradivarius violin and a guest singer renowned for perfect pitch, all while the killer stalks the venue.

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Timeline & Setting – Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear (2008)

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Time period

Present day

The story unfolds in contemporary Japan, centered on a high-profile hall opening and the surrounding rehearsal period. Modern technology—phones, chords, and the organ’s mechanisms—drives the plot and weaponizes sound as a weapon. The pace remains brisk as investigators untangle motives rooted in pride, revenge, and forgiveness.

Location

Domoto Concert Hall, Teitan Elementary School, forest by the lake, hospital

The Domoto Concert Hall is the central setting for the opening performance, renowned for its cutting-edge acoustics and dramatic architecture. Rehearsals unfold around Teitan Elementary School, where the students sing their school anthem, and the surrounding forest and lakeside provide secluded spaces for moments of tension. The hall’s soundproof design amplifies every note and breath, turning musical moments into high-stakes clues during the unfolding crisis.

🎭 Mystery 🎶 Music 🏛 Venue 🌲 Forest

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Main Characters – Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear (2008)

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Conan Edogawa (Minami Takayama)

A brilliant, calm young detective whose keen ears and sharp deductions help him read clues that others miss. He uses his perfect pitch to detect anomalies in sound and to connect the killer’s pattern to the orchestra’s setup. Throughout the case, he balances his detective instincts with his concern for Ran, navigating the danger with wit and restraint.

🎭 Detective 🧠 Analytical 🔎 Clue Hunter

Shinichi Kudo (Conan Edogawa) (Kappei Yamaguchi)

In his child-sized disguise as Conan, he collaborates with the team to piece together the killer’s motive. His near-telepathic ability to sense when the music hides a threat helps steer the investigation. He also wrestles with the pressures of his double life while keeping Ran safe.

🧭 Strategy 🧠 Sharp Mind 🔍 Sleuth

Reiko Akiba (Houko Kuwashima)

The prima soprano who anchors the concert and carries an emotionally complex history with the killer and with her late fiancé. She endures physical harm but remains a driving force behind the performance’s final act. Her resilience and resolve highlight the human cost behind the concert’s twilight of fear.

🎤 Performer 💪 Resilient 🎭 Drama

Takumi Fuwa (Eisuke Yoda)

Former piano tuner turned conspirator, Fuwa believes silence is the ultimate revenge. His motive centers on warping sound and disrupting harmony to honor a painful past. His final surrender marks the collapse of a once-proud resolve, revealing the fragility of a life built on bitterness.

💥 Antagonist 🎵 Sound Engineer 🗡️ Motive

Kazuki Domoto (Nobuo Tanaka)

The organist and the father-figure in the quartet, he quits performing to spare Fuwa’s pride, revealing a deeper care and responsibility. His actions demonstrate how mentorship and sacrifice can avert tragedy. His presence frames the conflict between art, pride, and personal loyalty.

🎹 Artist 🛡️ Protector 🧩 Catalyst

Shion Yamane (Mami Kingetsu)

The violinist whose shy demeanor hides a crucial role in the concert’s emotional arc. Her performance and the dynamics with the rest of the quartet reveal the vulnerability and courage of young musicians under pressure. She embodies the fragile beauty of music facing danger.

🎻 Musician 🕊️ Fragile Strength 🌟 Performer

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Major Themes – Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear (2008)

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🎼 Music and Revenge

Music is both the stage and the weapon in this story. The killer manipulates musical elements to trigger a chain of deadly events, turning performances into peril. The orchestra of clues and counterclues highlights how notes and timing can be as decisive as a blade in a mystery.

🙏 Forgiveness

Forgiveness emerges as a quiet counterpoint to vengeance. Akiba’s personal history and her choice to move forward underscore the healing power of grace. The final moments frame forgiveness as a form of strength that outlasts anger and revenge.

🗝️ Pride and Closure

Pride in one’s craft and career drives the killer’s actions, while empathy and understanding provide closure. The parents’ and mentors’ decisions reveal how protecting a friend’s dignity can avert catastrophe. The resolution shows that letting go of pride can restore balance and prevent further harm.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:51

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