Starting February 11, the Roppongi Museum will begin a new event to celebrate the upcoming release of Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween, coming to theaters in April 2022. The ‘Halloween Gift’ event combines a museum experience with aspects of the real world, and guests will be able to visit and enjoy until June 5, 2022.
Called a ‘Live Museum,’ the new brand of entertainment combines theater, puzzle-solving, and a museum exhibition. Each visitor will become a character working with Conan and his friends to solve riddles based on The Bride of Halloween film.
Merchandise at a Glance
RM Acrylic Figure (10 varieties)
RM Pin
RM Pâtissier Conan / RM Pâtissier Furuya
RM Poster Card Set
RM Bruno Hot Sandwich Maker / RM Bruno Kettle
RM Mini Towel Conan/ Furuya / Haibara / Matsuda
RM Embroidered Pouch Conan / Furuya / Haibara
RM Drifter Backpack / Tote Bag / Shoulder Bag
RM Secret Book
Special merchandise only available during this event has been unveiled, and fans can snag items featuring Conan and Furuya, a major player in the new film. Other popular characters also make appearances, so Detective Conan fans should try to grab their favorites before they’re gone!
Information
Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween Live Museum ~Halloween Gift~
Running: February 11 – June 5, 2022 *Open every day during the event period
Location: Roppongi Museum
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Open until 20:00 on weekends, holidays, and during Golden Week)
Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/conan_museum
Official Instagram: www.instagram.com/conan_museum
Tickets/Official Site: www.conan-livemuseum.com
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