The TV anime Detective Conan, which began broadcasting on January 8, 1996, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026. To commemorate this milestone, the "30th Broadcast Anniversary TV Anime Detective Conan Exhibition" will open at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall starting February 20, 2026.
The TV&MOVIE 30YEAR PROJECT has launched to express gratitude to all fans who have supported Detective Conan over the years. The exhibition is one of the key initiatives of this project.
Official website: https://www.ytv.co.jp/conan30/
Following the Tokyo opening, the exhibition will tour major cities across Japan. An original key visual featuring Edogawa Conan and 30 characters has been released to coincide with the announcement.
Advance tickets are available for purchase from December 17 at 7:00 PM through various ticket vendors. For detailed information, please check the official event website and ticket vendor pages.
Exhibition Highlights
The exhibition features special exhibits designed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the TV anime Detective Conan. Visitors can explore areas #1 through #5 to learn about the behind-the-scenes production process of the TV anime.
Experience how illustrations are colored, characters are animated, and voices are added to complete the TV anime Detective Conan. The exhibition also includes memorable scenes from the TV anime and a special exhibition movie.
Exhibition Contents
Entrance
Edogawa Conan and 30 characters welcome visitors at the entrance to commemorate the 30th anniversary.
Introduction
The iconic opening line "Looks like a child, mind of an adult, his name is Detective Conan!!" from 30 years of TV anime openings is showcased together.
Behind the Scenes: TV Anime Detective Conan Production Process
#1 Planning
Everything starts with planning when producing anime. This section displays character designs and art setting materials. Learn about the key points author Aoyama considers when creating characters and the director's recommended tricks. Scale models of the Mori Detective Agency and other locations created from actual art materials are also on display.
#2 Storyboards
Storyboards are essential for constructing anime storylines. This section displays actual storyboards used in the TV anime Detective Conan across the walls. Experience the vast number of storyboards created over 30 years in this exhibition space.
#3 Animation
Animation is the process that contains the most important elements of anime production: "color and movement." This section displays Conan's movements frame by frame. Experience the moment when black and white line drawings come to life with color and movement.
#4 Voice Recording
Voice recording brings animated characters to life. This section features a corner where visitors can compare Edogawa Conan's different emotions of "joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness," along with congratulatory comments from voice actors.
#5 Theme Songs
Theme songs are essential to TV anime. This section spotlights the theme songs of TV anime Detective Conan, displaying CD jackets and a chronological timeline.
#SP Memorial Scenes
This section showcases memorable scenes and character highlights from the series, arranged chronologically from the broadcast start in 1996.
#SP Thanks Theater
A special exhibition movie is presented to express gratitude to all supporters of TV anime Detective Conan. Enjoy this original story exclusive to the exhibition.
NEXT CONAN'S HINT
This section introduces the NEXT CONAN'S HINT segments that appear after each TV anime episode, providing clues for the next case. Learn about the behind-the-scenes production of the special exhibition movie and review how TV anime is made.
Exclusive Original Merchandise
Original merchandise exclusive to the exhibition will be available for purchase. Details will be announced on the official website and official X (Twitter) account.
※Merchandise images are for reference only.
Ticket Information
Advance ticket sales begin on December 17 at 7:00 PM through various ticket vendors. Please visit the official website for details.
Admission Fees
Advance Tickets
- General: ¥2,000
- Students (Elementary/Junior High/High School): ¥1,300
Same-Day Tickets
- General: ¥2,200
- Students (Elementary/Junior High/High School): ¥1,500
※ Free admission for preschool children
※ "Student tickets" require verification of student ID at entry. Please bring your student ID.
※ February 20 (Fri), 21 (Sat), and 22 (Sun) require time-slot reservations.
※ Ticket sales start: December 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM
※ Queue numbers may be distributed during busy periods. Please check the official X (Twitter) account before visiting.
Special Admission Tickets with Benefits
Special admission tickets include an "Acrylic Display Stand" featuring Conan and 30 characters, which can be collected at the venue. The acrylic display stand can hold your favorite acrylic stands or plushies.
Advance Tickets
- General: ¥5,500
- Students (Elementary/Junior High/High School): ¥4,800
Same-Day Tickets
- General: ¥5,700
- Students (Elementary/Junior High/High School): ¥5,000
Ticket Vendors
- Lawson Ticket: https://l-tike.com/tvconanten-30th/
- Seven Ticket: https://7ticket.jp/sp/tvconanten-30th
- NTV Zero Ticket: https://l-tike.com/ntvzero/event/tvconanten-30th.html
Tokyo Venue Details
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbS8Qlnow6I
Event Name
30th Broadcast Anniversary TV Anime Detective Conan Exhibition
Venue
Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall
Period
February 20 (Fri) to March 29 (Sun), 2026
Admission Fee (Same-Day Tickets)
- General: ¥2,200
- Students (Elementary/Junior High/High School): ¥1,500
Opening Hours
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Last entry at 6:30 PM)
Official Event Website
https://tvconanten-30th.jp
Official Event X (Twitter)
@CONAN_ten
※ Event details are subject to change.
※ For the latest information, please check the official event website or official X account.
National Tour Schedule
Tokyo
- Venue: Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall
- Period: February 20 (Fri) to March 29 (Sun), 2026
Tottori
- Venue: Tottori Prefectural Museum
- Period: April 4 (Sat) to April 26 (Sun), 2026
Sapporo
- Venue: Sapporo Factory Building 3, 3rd Floor Special Venue
- Period: May 2 (Sat) to May 31 (Sun), 2026
Sendai
- Venue: To be announced
- Period: June 6 (Sat) to July 5 (Sun), 2026
Osaka
- Venue: Yomiuri TV Headquarters Special Venue
- Period: July 11 (Sat) to August 16 (Sun), 2026
Maebashi
- Venue: To be announced
- Period: August 22 (Sat) to September 13 (Sun), 2026
Hiroshima
- Venue: NTT Cred Hall
- Period: September 19 (Sat) to October 12 (Mon/Holiday), 2026
Matsuyama
- Venue: Nankai Broadcasting Honmachi Hall
- Period: October 17 (Sat) to November 8 (Sun), 2026
Yokohama
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No. 1, 2F Space & 3F Hall
- Period: November 14 (Sat) to December 6 (Sun), 2026
Nagoya
- Venue: To be announced
- Period: Mid-December 2026 to Mid-January 2027 (tentative)
Shizuoka
- Venue: Kiramesse Numazu
- Period: January 16 (Sat) to February 14 (Sun), 2027
Fukuoka
- Venue: To be announced
- Period: Late February to Late March 2027 (tentative)
※ Venues and periods are subject to change without notice.
※ For the latest information, please check the official event website or official X account.
©Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan・Yomiuri TV・TMS 1996
