Anime fans rejoice: detective conan popcorn buckets are turbo-charged cool

Forget standard movie snacks – the latest craze sweeping Japanese cinemas is the limited-edition, character-themed popcorn bucket, and Detective Conan is the newest franchise to join the frenzy. These aren't your average containers; they're highly-collectible pieces of merchandise that are quickly becoming a must-have for devoted fans.

The turbo scooter design: a nod to conan's gadgets

Following the success of similar buckets for Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man, the Detective Conan: Highway No Datenshi release features a bucket shaped like Conan Edogawa’s Turbo Scooter – a key gadget invented by Professor Agasa that allows the young detective to swiftly pursue criminals. The vibrant design, mimicking the scooter's aesthetic, offers a playful homage to the series' iconic technology, making it far more appealing than a standard bucket of kernels. It’s a clever integration of merchandise and the show’s core elements.

The buckets are currently exclusive to Japanese cinemas, retailing at varying prices depending on the location, and are being released in limited quantities, fueling the collector's frenzy. The scarcity only adds to the desirability; securing one feels like winning a small victory in Conan’s own investigations.

While a Western release hasn’t been confirmed, anticipation is building that these collectible buckets might make their way to Spain and other international markets when Detective Conan: Highway No Datenshi hits theaters there on September 11th – roughly six months after its debut in Japan on April 10th. The continued popularity of anime merchandise worldwide makes a wider rollout increasingly likely.

The film itself,Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback, released in 2025, has already grossed over $96 million, proving the enduring appeal of the franchise. The spin-off movie is a compelling addition to the overall brand.