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Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2025 · 109 mins · Japanese
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Directed by
Katsuya Shigehara
Starring
Minami Takayama, Takayuki Yamada, Megumi Hayashibara, Yutaka Nakano, Ami Koshimizu, Nobuyuki Hiyama

While pursuing a suspect in the snowy mountains of Nagano, police inspector Yamato Kansuke is injured by a rifle bullet that grazes his eye, triggering a dangerous avalanche. Ten months later, having survived the ordeal, Kansuke receives a report of an attack on a researcher at the Nobeyama National Astronomical Observatory. The incident reopens a previously dormant case, and Kansuke must confront the events that led to his injury and the ongoing threat to those involved.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback
  6. 6 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Yatsugatake Mountain Pursuit

    Ten months ago at the Yatsugatake mountain range, Inspector Yamato Kansuke was shot near his left eye while pursuing Mikuriya Sadakuni, a suspect in an old gun store robbery case. The incident occurred during a police chase, leading to Yamato being caught in an avalanche, which he miraculously survived despite injuries and memory loss. This event sets the stage for the unfolding mystery surrounding the case.

    When
    Ten months ago
    Where
    Yatsugatake mountain range
  2. Yamato Rescued from Avalanche

    Following the avalanche, Yamato Kansuke is rescued but suffers injuries, including damage to his left eye. He retains partial amnesia about the incident, which hampers his recollection of the events that transpired during the chase. This injury and memory loss impact his ability to pursue the case further.

    When
    Ten months ago
    Where
    Yatsugatake mountain range
  3. Current Investigation of Nobeyama Break-in

    In the present day, Yamato and Detective Yui Uehara investigate a break-in at the Nobeyama radio observatory. This event is part of the larger series of incidents linked to the ongoing investigation into the crimes connected to the initial robbery case and the mysterious activities involving high-tech intelligence.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Nobeyama radio observatory
  4. Meeting with Koji Sametani

    Kogoro is contacted by his former police colleague Koji Sametani, who shows interest in meeting Kogoro in person. During their meeting, Sametani is unexpectedly shot and killed, which intensifies the investigation and raises suspicions about the involvement of undercover agents.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Meeting location (unspecified)
  5. Kogoro and Police Search for Clues

    Kogoro joins detectives Sato and Takagi in Nagano to uncover more clues about the murder of Sametani and the ongoing case. Their investigation reveals links between the suspects, including connections to past crimes and undercover operations.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Nagano
  6. Meeting with Kansuke and Yui

    In Nagano, the police meet with Yamato Kansuke and Yui Uehara, along with other officers, to discuss recent ambush attempts and the suspicious activities in the mountain range. These encounters highlight the dangerous environment and ongoing threats faced by the investigators.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Nagano
  7. Discovery of Maki Funakubo's Past

    Police uncover that Maki Funakubo, a former biathlete, committed suicide after injuries sustained during the robbery incident. Her father, Eizo Funakubo, is interviewed, exposing personal stakes and the tragic consequences of the case.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Nagano
  8. Uncovering Undercover Agents

    Conan deduces that some police officers, including Hayashi Atsunobu, are undercover agents for the Public Security Bureau, involved in covert operations. Tensions rise as the investigation points toward espionage and manipulation within the police force.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Nagano
  9. Ambushes and Avalanche Attacks

    Yui, Kansuke, and other officers are ambushed multiple times on the mountain. Morofushi plunges into freezing water trying to protect Kansuke, and an avalanche is triggered during the chaos. Kansuke is reported dead after being unable to find shelter in time.

    When
    Following night and dawn
    Where
    Yatsugatake mountain range
  10. Revelation of Takashi Washizu's Identity

    It is revealed that Takashi Otomo is actually Takashi Washizu, the escaped suspect from the robbery case who was believed to be dead. His involvement is linked to the attempts to manipulate the criminal investigation using dangerous devices.

    When
    During the investigation
    Where
    Nagano
  11. The Culprit Identified as Detective Hayashi

    The investigation reveals that Detective Hayashi is the shooter responsible for the incidents. He resents Mikuriya Sadakuni and others for causing Maki Funakubo's death, and he used the observatory's antenna to intercept military signals to influence governmental decisions.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Nobeyama Observatory
  12. Hayashi's Capture and Confrontation

    Hayashi attempts to escape but is captured after a coordinated effort involving Conan, Ai, Professor Yutaka Ochi, and police officers. The confrontation exposes his motives and the extent of his underworld activities.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Nobeyama Observatory
  13. Post-Credit Scene - Hayashi's Plea Bargain

    In the post-credit scene, Furuya offers Hayashi a plea bargain, reducing his death penalty to life imprisonment in exchange for staying silent about the PSB's involvement. Hayashi is enraged but faces a dilemma of exposing the truth versus saving himself.

    When
    After the main events
    Where
    Unspecified
  14. Police Reflection and Status

    The Nagano Police discuss Yamato's survival, with Yui noting Conan's prior knowledge of Kansuke being alive. They reflect on the complex web of operations, espionage, and the emotional toll on the officers involved in the high-stakes case.

    When
    After the resolution
    Where
    Nagano

Last updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:16

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Timeline questions answered

Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was Inspector Kansuke shot during the mountain pursuit?

Kansuke was shot while pursuing Mikuriya Sadakuni, a suspect linked to an eight-year-old gun store robbery. During the chase on Yatsugatake mountain range, the suspect or an associated party shot Kansuke near his left eye, causing him to fall and become trapped in an avalanche that followed.

  • kansuke shot
  • mountain pursuit
  • mikuriya sadakuni
  • avalanche
Q2

Who killed Koji Sametani and why?

Detective Hayashi Atsunobu killed Koji Sametani. Hayashi opposed Sametani's work on strengthening plea bargain procedures and needed to eliminate him to prevent the new law from passing, which would have exposed his own involvement in the criminal network.

  • koji sametani
  • hayashi atsunobu
  • murder
  • plea bargain
Q3

What was Detective Hayashi's motivation for the crimes?

Hayashi was driven by personal vendetta. He loved Maki Funakubo, a former biathlete who committed suicide after being injured during the robbery incident caused by Mikuriya Sadakuni and Takashi Washizu. Hayashi blamed both men for her death and sought revenge while also working to block legislation that would strengthen plea bargains.

  • hayashi
  • maki funakubo
  • revenge
  • suicide
  • motive
Q4

Was Kansuke really dead after the avalanche?

No, Kansuke's death was faked to protect him. After the avalanche, Yuya Kazami from the Public Security Bureau helped orchestrate the apparent death to keep Hayashi from completing his plan to eliminate Kansuke, who possessed potentially incriminating information about the case.

Foreshadowing: Conan had already informed Yui that Kansuke was alive before the official revelation.

  • kansuke alive
  • faked death
  • yuya kazami
  • psb
Q5

What was Hayashi using the Nobeyama Observatory antenna for?

Hayashi used the observatory's large antenna to intercept military satellite intelligence. He then used this intercepted data to blackmail the Japanese government into suspending legislative progress on the new plea bargain law, which would have strengthened criminal prosecution procedures.

  • observatory
  • antenna
  • satellite
  • blackmail
  • espionage
Q6

Who was Takashi Otomo and why was he hiding?

Takashi Otomo was actually Takashi Washizu, the escaped suspect from the original gun store robbery case. He was believed to be dead but was living under a false identity, possibly as part of the broader criminal network that Hayashi was protecting or working with.

  • takashi washizu
  • takashi otomo
  • escape
  • alias
Q7

Why was Kansuke chasing the suspect in the snowy mountains?

Kansuke was pursuing Mikuriya Sadakuni, who was a suspect in an eight-year-old gun store robbery case. The chase occurred in the Yatsugatake mountain range in Nagano, where the suspect had fled, leading to the confrontation that resulted in Kansuke being shot and caught in the avalanche.

  • nagano
  • yatsugatake
  • chase
  • robbery case
  • snow
Q8

What happened to Maki Funakubo and why did she commit suicide?

Maki Funakubo was a former biathlete who sustained injuries during the robbery incident involving Mikuriya Sadakuni and Takashi Washizu. The injuries, combined with the trauma of the event, led to her suicide. Her death became the central emotional motivation for Hayashi's vendetta against those responsible.

  • maki funakubo
  • biathlete
  • suicide
  • injury
  • robbery
Q9

How did Conan figure out the undercover agent involvement?

Conan deduced that several police officers, including Hayashi Atsunobu, were undercover agents for the Public Security Bureau. He recognized inconsistencies in their behavior and statements that suggested they were operating within the police force for covert operations, separate from the official investigation.

  • conan
  • undercover
  • public security bureau
  • hayashi
  • deduction
Q10

What happened in the post-credit scene with Furuya and Hayashi?

In the post-credit scene, Furuya (also known as Rei Furuya) offered Hayashi a plea bargain: a reduced sentence from death penalty to life imprisonment in exchange for Hayashi's silence about the Public Security Bureau's involvement. Hayashi was enraged because exposing the bureau would also reveal his connection to Maki Funakubo, damaging his reputation.

  • furuya
  • rei furuya
  • plea bargain
  • hayashi
  • post-credit

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Why they belong together: This thread unites films that share a specific emotional conclusion: a win that feels like a loss. They balance the satisfaction of solving a crime with the melancholy of irreversible personal costs and the ambiguity of an imperfect justice system.

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