The staff of the Detective Conan anime revealed on Monday, January 5, 2026 that rock band B'z will perform the new opening theme song "Heaven Knows" for the series, debuting in the episode airing in Japan on January 10, 2026. Anime news 2026 highlights the significant announcement, as B'z is one of the most successful rock bands in Japan and has a long history with the Detective Conan franchise. Anime announcements demonstrate the continued importance of theme songs in anime production, with major artists contributing to long-running series like Detective Conan, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026.
The anime's staff also revealed a key visual commemorating the series' 30th anniversary, showcasing the milestone achievement of one of Japan's longest-running anime series. Anime news today showcases the visual reveal, providing fans with a special commemorative image that celebrates three decades of Detective Conan episodes, films, and cultural impact. The key visual serves as a centerpiece for the various anniversary projects and events planned throughout 2026.
B'z first performed an opening theme for the Detective Conan anime with the song "Girigiri Chop" in 1999, establishing a relationship with the franchise that has spanned over two decades. Since then, the band has performed five additional opening themes, including "SLEEPLESS" in 2022, demonstrating their continued connection to the series. Anime voice actor news 2026 highlights the band's contributions, with B'z also performing the ending theme song "Pilgrim" in 2011 and theme songs for multiple Detective Conan anime films including Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century, Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street, Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem, Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence, and Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare.
It was previously announced that Mai Kuraki is performing the new ending theme song titled "TOWA: Eikyū ni Kaze ni Noru" (TOWA: Riding on the Winds for Eternity), also starting on January 10, 2026. Anime news updates highlight the dual theme song announcement, with both the opening and ending themes debuting simultaneously, creating a fresh musical identity for the series as it enters its 30th anniversary year. Mai Kuraki has also been a long-time contributor to the Detective Conan franchise, performing numerous theme songs throughout the series' history.
The Detective Conan anime announced several projects to commemorate the anime's 30th anniversary, including a new two-hour special titled Detective Conan: 30-gō Satsujin Jiken (#30 Murder Case). Takeharu Sakurai (Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet) is writing the script for the special, which will feature an original story. Anime sequel news 2026 showcases the significance of the two-hour special, marking the first such extended episode in 10 years and serving as a major highlight of the anniversary celebration.
The anime is also getting collaborative episodes with Japan's J-League for soccer, featuring actress Yūka Kageyama, and with the "Japan International Birdman Rally" contest, with Takahiro Ōkura penning the episode. Anime industry news 2026 highlights these special collaborations, which bring real-world events and personalities into the Detective Conan universe, creating unique crossover content that appeals to both anime fans and sports enthusiasts.
The Episode "ZERO" The Shinichi Kudo Aquarium Case (Meitantei Conan Episode "ZERO" Kudō Shinichi Suizokukan Jihen) one-hour special aired in Japan on January 3, 2026, with Crunchyroll also streaming the special. Anime streaming news 2026 demonstrates the continued international availability of Detective Conan content, with streaming platforms providing access to special episodes and regular broadcasts for global audiences.
The franchise will also get a concert to be held in Kanagawa on April 17 and 18, 2026, and in Hyogo on May 23 and 24, 2026. Anime industry news 2026 highlights the live event component of the anniversary celebration, with concerts providing fans with opportunities to experience the series' music and celebrate the milestone together. These events contribute to the comprehensive nature of the 30th anniversary celebration, encompassing television, film, streaming, and live performances.
TMS Entertainment began streaming a specially curated selection of episodes from the Detective Conan (Case Closed) anime on Crunchyroll and Netflix on July 3, 2025. The episodes are streaming in Japanese and with a new English dub, which marks the new dub's first appearance on Crunchyroll. The first selection of episodes is titled "Conan vs. The Black Organization" and features episodes with the titular antagonists, including episodes that have never before been available in the U.S. Crunchyroll and Netflix added more episodes to the first collection on August 21, 2025, and again for a second collection on November 1, 2025.
"Rivals of the Great Detective," the latest specially curated collection of episodes, began streaming on January 1, 2026 on Netflix and Crunchyroll in Japanese with English subtitles and with a new English dub. Anime streaming news 2026 highlights the continued expansion of Detective Conan content availability, with curated collections making the extensive series more accessible to new viewers while providing dedicated fans with organized viewing experiences focused on specific story arcs and characters.
The Detective Conan television anime premiered on January 8, 1996, and will celebrate its 30th anniversary on January 8, 2026. The series has aired more than 1,100 episodes, making it one of the longest-running anime series in history. Anime news 2026 showcases the remarkable achievement of maintaining consistent production and broadcast for three decades, with the series remaining popular and culturally relevant throughout its run.
Gōshō Aoyama launched the manga in Shogakukan's Weekly Shounen Sunday magazine in 1994. The manga has spawned a television anime that has been running since January 1996, as well as an accompanying anime film series. Viz Media publishes the manga under the name Case Closed, Funimation's original localized title. The English manga release uses the same English names from the original Funimation dub when applicable, and it uses the original Japanese names otherwise. Manga anime news 2026 highlights the franchise's successful multimedia expansion, with the source material serving as the foundation for one of anime's most enduring series.
The manga series centers on Conan Edogawa, the alias of detective Shinichi Kudo, whose body shrunk after being poisoned at the beginning of the story. Together with detective Kogoro Mori and his daughter Ran, Conan helps the police solve difficult mysteries. Anime character news 2026 showcases the series' enduring appeal, with the central mystery of Shinichi's transformation and Conan's detective work continuing to captivate audiences after 30 years of storytelling.
Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi (Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway), the franchise's 29th film, will open in Japan on April 10, 2026. Anime movie news 2026 highlights the continued success of the film series, with annual theatrical releases maintaining strong box office performance and fan support. The 29th film represents another milestone in the franchise's cinematic history, contributing to the overall 30th anniversary celebration.
Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback (Meitantei Conan: Sekigan no Flashback), the 28th film in the franchise, opened at #1 at the Japanese box office in April 2025. Anime movie news 2026 demonstrates the franchise's continued commercial success, with each new film attracting significant audiences and maintaining the series' position as one of Japan's most popular anime film franchises. The success of previous films sets high expectations for the 29th film and the various anniversary projects planned for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new opening theme song for Detective Conan?
The new opening theme song is titled "Heaven Knows," performed by the rock band B'z.
When does the new opening theme debut?
It debuts in the episode airing in Japan on January 10, 2026.
How many opening themes has B'z performed for Detective Conan?
B'z has performed seven opening themes for the television series, including previous songs like "Girigiri Chop" and "SLEEPLESS".
What is the new ending theme song?
The new ending theme is "TOWA: Eikyū ni Kaze ni Noru" (TOWA: Riding on the Winds for Eternity), performed by Mai Kuraki. It also debuts on January 10, 2026.
What 30th anniversary projects were announced?
Key projects include a touring 30th Anniversary Exhibition visiting 12 cities, a special concert in Kanagawa and Hyogo, and a new two-hour television special.
What is the "#30 Murder Case" special?
Titled "Detective Conan: 30-gō Satsujin Jiken," it is the anime's first two-hour special in 10 years. It features an original story written by Takeharu Sakurai.
What Detective Conan films has B'z performed theme songs for?
B'z has provided themes for several films, including The Last Wizard of the Century, The Phantom of Baker Street, The Private Eyes' Requiem, Quarter of Silence, and The Darkest Nightmare.
When did the Detective Conan anime premiere?
The television anime premiered in Japan on January 8, 1996.
What is the 29th Detective Conan film?
The 29th film is titled "Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway" (Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi), scheduled to open in Japan on April 10, 2026.
Where can I watch Detective Conan episodes?
Episodes and curated collections like "Rivals of the Great Detective" are available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Starting in spring 2026, streaming services will begin releasing the latest episodes shortly after their Japanese broadcast.