Mobile Detectives: The Movie 3
Mobile Detectives: The Movie 3

Mobile Detectives: The Movie 3

2011Movie89 minJapanese

Kai, Mei, and Yui are high school students. The three girls are also detectives and they solve cases using their reasoning abilities. It's also a secret that these girls are detectives. One day, the three high school girls receive a call from Nanba Kazuhiro of the Metropolitan Police Department. A letter was received in which the writer threatened to kill the popular idol group Morning Musume. Kai, Mei, and Yui go to the Morning Musume concert to guard them. After the concert, Mei is with members of Morning Mutsume on the tour bus, but Mei suddenly disappears.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users92%
Director: Kenji KamiyamaGenres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the futuristic metropolis of New Port City, the elite cyber-crime division, Section 9, is called upon to investigate a series of complex cyber-attacks. The team, led by the stoic Major Motoko Kusanagi, must delve into the digital underworld to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of their technologically advanced society. Their investigation takes them through intricate networks and challenging ethical dilemmas as they race against time to prevent a catastrophic event.

Critical Reception

Mobile Detectives: The Movie 3 was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its sophisticated plot, stunning animation, and continued exploration of philosophical themes related to technology and humanity. While some found the narrative dense, the overall consensus highlighted its status as a worthy continuation of the beloved franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate cyberpunk world-building and complex, thought-provoking narrative.
  • Lauded for its high-quality animation and visually striking action sequences.
  • Appreciated for its mature handling of themes like identity, artificial intelligence, and societal control.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's intelligent script, visually impressive animation, and engaging plot. Many appreciate the franchise's consistent quality and its ability to provoke thought about the future of technology and society. Some minor criticisms point to the complexity of the plot potentially requiring multiple viewings.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Tokyo Anime Awards, won Best Visual Effects at the Japan Sci-Fi Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The voice actor for the character 'Tachikoma' also provided the voice for 'Astro Boy' in a previous iconic anime series.

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