Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird 2011
Step back to 100 days before Shinichi Kudo shrinks into Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird (2011), a slick prequel mystery helmed by Takeshi Shirakawa.
Director: Takeshi Shirakawa
Cast
Junpei Mizobata
Kudo Shinichi
Shioli Kutsuna
Ran Mouri
Nene Otsuka
Eri Kisaki
Masao Kusakari
Wakura
Yui Aoya
Sakurako Tatsumi
Tori Matsuzaka
Heiji Hattori
Sayaka Akimoto
Sonoko Suzuki
Masatô Ibu
Juzo Megure
Takanori Jinnai
Kogoro Mouri
Tomoharu Hasegawa
Yoichi Wakura
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird (2011) about?
Set a century before Conan's debut, the film follows teen detective Shinichi Kudo as he visits Jugoya Town just days before a festival meant to appease a legendary monster. A crime tied to the town's dark folklore erupts, forcing Shinichi to untangle myth from murder before the beast's curse claims another victim.
Who directed Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird?
The film was directed by Takeshi Shirakawa, known for his work in anime and mystery storytelling.
Who stars in Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird?
The main cast includes Junpei Mizobata as Shinichi Kudo, Shioli Kutsuna, Nene Otsuka, Masao Kusakari, and Yui Aoya.
Is Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird (2011) worth watching?
If you love Detective Conan's cerebral twists and can't get enough of prequel mysteries, this 2011 installment delivers. Clocking in at 95 minutes of tight suspense and folklore-flavored intrigue, it's a satisfying standalone chapter that expands the mythos without spoiling the later series.
How long is Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird?
The runtime is 95 minutes.
About Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird (2011) — A Prequel Mystery Set in Folklore and Fear
Step back to 100 days before Shinichi Kudo shrinks into Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird (2011), a slick prequel mystery helmed by Takeshi Shirakawa. When a high-school detective and his friends visit sleepy Jugoya Town, they step into a world trembling with folklore: a monstrous bull-headed shrike is said to swoop from the sky and claim lives during the upcoming festival. As the group tours the shrine dedicated to the mythical beast, a real crime unfolds—tying the legend to modern bloodshed. Shirakawa crafts a moody atmosphere where eerie legends collide with hard-boiled detective work, blending supernatural dread with razor-sharp logic.
Cast anchors Junpei Mizobata and Shioli Kutsuna bring youthful energy to the suspense, while veteran Masao Kusakari lends gravitas as the town's elder guide. The 95-minute mystery swirls around folklore, fate, and the thin line between myth and murder, all wrapped in the unmistakable flair of the Detective Conan universe. Whether you're chasing classic cases or meeting Shinichi before his transformation, this standalone chapter delivers intrigue wrapped in cinematic atmosphere.
