Detective Conan: Manga Adaptation of the 10th Film Concludes in September

The acclaimed manga adaptation of Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem (Meitantei Conan: Tantei-tachi no Requiem) will officially reach its conclusion in September 2026. The announcement was confirmed in the October 2026 issue of Shōnen Sunday S, published by Shogakukan, marking the end of another successful spin-off project in Gosho Aoyama's universe.

The series, which began serialization on February 24, 2026, is illustrated by the seasoned duo Yutaka Abe and Jirō Maruden, known for their long track record of adapting the franchise's theatrical films into manga format.

The Legacy of the Franchise's 10th Film

Originally released in theaters in April 2006, The Private Eyes' Requiem holds immense nostalgic and symbolic weight for the Detective Conan fandom, as it celebrated the landmark 10-year anniversary of the franchise's films.

The plot places Conan Edogawa, Kogoro Mouri, and the Junior Detective League in a high-tension trap: after visiting a theme park in Yokohama hired by an anonymous client, the characters receive VIP access wristbands concealing explosives. If Conan and other renowned detectives—including Heiji Hattori and Saguru Hakuba—fail to solve a mysterious case within a strict 12-hour deadline, the wristbands will detonate, endangering Ran Mouri and her friends.

"The Private Eyes' Requiem brought together the greatest detectives of the series in a frenzied climax with Kaito Kid's striking presence, serving as a template for the big character crossovers in modern Conan films."

The Work of the Duo Yutaka Abe and Jirō Maruden

The manga adaptation of The Private Eyes' Requiem is yet another testament to the artistic consistency of Yutaka Abe and Jirō Maruden. Over decades, the duo has earned the trust of Gosho Aoyama and Shogakukan by handling manga adaptations of other iconic films in the series, such as:

• Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
• Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet
• Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno
• Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper

Their ability to translate the fast-paced cinematography of the animated films into dynamic manga panels has allowed veteran fans and new readers to relive the 2006 classic with modern illustrations and rich martial and investigative detail.

Detective Conan Continues to Dominate Box Offices in 2026

While the adaptation of the 10th film wraps up in Shōnen Sunday S, the franchise is experiencing one of the most prosperous commercial periods in its history. In April 2026, the 29th official film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (Highway no Datenshi), focusing on the character Chihaya Hagiwara, premiered in Japan.

The 29th film set a historic record for the franchise's biggest opening weekend, grossing an impressive 3.5 billion yen (approximately US$ 21.9 million) and selling over 2.3 million tickets in just three days of release.

Manga Release Summary

With this serialization coming to an end, fans are already speculating which classic or recent film will be the next to receive the manga treatment by Abe and Maruden in the coming months.