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Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

2005

Fifteen years ago in a barren stretch of the Pacific, a cruise ship collided with an iceberg and was lost at sea. More than a decade later, Hideto Yashiro—a ship engineer—died in a fatal car accident. The unlikely connection between these events only comes to light on the luxury liner St. Aphrodite during her maiden voyage. Aboard it on a much needed vacation, Kogorou Mouri, his daughter Ran, Conan Edogawa, and the Detective Boys enjoy a trip provided by Sonoko Suzuki's family. But their fun is soon cut short when a game of hide-and-seek leads to Sonoko's disappearance.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Multiple murders, a fatal past disaster, bombs, attempted killings, kidnapping-like peril, a trapped child, and a sinking ship create sustained suspense. The animated presentation and lack of detailed gore moderate the intensity. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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At a glance

Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The luxury cruise setting and expensive ship are prominent story elements, but the film is not described as advertising products.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several deaths and murders drive the plot, including a past ship disaster and the killing of multiple adults.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Murders are implied or shown in a non-graphic manner typical of anime mystery series.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The available assessment indicates occasional mild language; no strong profanity or slurs are identified.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal; brief mentions of characters' personal lives or resemblances to spouses.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

A child disappears, characters face bombs and a sinking cruise ship, and Ran is trapped alone during a life-threatening evacuation.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking by adult characters.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Murders, an assaultive death, throwing someone into the ocean, bombs, pursuit, and rescue danger are central to the mystery.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters investigate dangerous crimes, pursue a bomber, rescue Ran, and endure a sinking ship to protect passengers.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The film emphasizes inventive deduction, clue interpretation, investigation, and solving a complex maritime crime.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The ensemble includes varied roles and genders, but the evidence does not establish broad cultural, disability, or identity representation.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages logical deduction and observation skills.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show care for their friends and efforts to protect others.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Investigation, accountability, protecting others, evacuation, and cooperation are favored over revenge and deception.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate intelligence, critical thinking, and courage in the face of danger.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths, and what caused that change?
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