Spacetoon Has Been Appointed as the Licensing and Merchandising Master Agent for Detective Conan in MENAT
Dubai, UAE, 20th of April, 2026: Spacetoon, a leading entertainment and media group across MENAT, has been officially appointed as the licensing agent for the globally acclaimed Detective Conan franchise across MENAT region by Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (Sho-Pro), one of the leading Japanese companies in licensing and merchandising. This master licensing and merchandising agreement will bring new experiences to the audience in MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye) inspired by the franchise's captivating story and its blend of mystery and action.
Under the new agreement, fans can look forward to an expanded range of Detective Conan experiences. Spacetoon will collaborate with regional and international partners to develop a diversified licensing and merchandising program, including consumer products, toys, themed events, and immersive on-ground experiences designed to engage both newcomers and longtime superfans.
The appointment marks a significant milestone in a long-standing relationship between Spacetoon and the iconic Japanese franchise. Spacetoon was the first broadcaster to introduce Detective Conan to MENA audiences in the early 2000s, when the series' first aired on Spacetoon TV. Since then, Spacetoon has served as the regional home of Detective Conan, airing the long-running series on both Spacetoon TV and Spacetoon Go - its online streaming platform - and bringing the franchise's recent theatrical films to cinemas through Spacetoon Pictures, the company's film distribution arm. Through these efforts, Spacetoon has cultivated a passionate and loyal fan community across the region.
In parallel with this announcement, Spacetoon has confirmed the theatrical release of the latest Detective Conan movie across cinemas in the MENA region in 2026. Previous releases distributed by Spacetoon Pictures ranked as the second-highest-grossing anime film in Saudi Arabia and among the top five anime films in other key markets, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
The 2024 release 'The Million-Dollar Pentagram' has set box-office records, achieving over US$100 million domestic gross (JP¥15.8 billion). The 2025 theatrical release ' One-Eyed Flashback ' surpassed 10 million admissions and US$90 million domestic gross (JP¥14.7 billion) in box office revenue, establishing a new record as the first Japanese film series to surpass 10 million admissions in two consecutive years and over US$60 million (JP¥10 billion) box office for three consecutive years. The movie series surpassed 100 million cumulative moviegoers in Japan since its first movie debut in 1997.
The franchise is anchored by a long-running TV series spanning more than 1,150 episodes, with new episodes available in simulcast with Japan on Spacetoon Go, providing audiences across the region with timely access to the series.
Under the new agreement, fans can look forward to an expanded range of Detective Conan experiences. Spacetoon will collaborate with regional and international partners to develop a diversified licensing and merchandising program, including consumer products, toys, themed events, and immersive on-ground experiences designed to engage both newcomers and longtime superfans.
The appointment marks a significant milestone in a long-standing relationship between Spacetoon and the iconic Japanese franchise. Spacetoon was the first broadcaster to introduce Detective Conan to MENA audiences in the early 2000s, when the series' first aired on Spacetoon TV. Since then, Spacetoon has served as the regional home of Detective Conan, airing the long-running series on both Spacetoon TV and Spacetoon Go - its online streaming platform - and bringing the franchise's recent theatrical films to cinemas through Spacetoon Pictures, the company's film distribution arm. Through these efforts, Spacetoon has cultivated a passionate and loyal fan community across the region.
In parallel with this announcement, Spacetoon has confirmed the theatrical release of the latest Detective Conan movie across cinemas in the MENA region in 2026. Previous releases distributed by Spacetoon Pictures ranked as the second-highest-grossing anime film in Saudi Arabia and among the top five anime films in other key markets, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
The 2024 release 'The Million-Dollar Pentagram' has set box-office records, achieving over US$100 million domestic gross (JP¥15.8 billion). The 2025 theatrical release ' One-Eyed Flashback ' surpassed 10 million admissions and US$90 million domestic gross (JP¥14.7 billion) in box office revenue, establishing a new record as the first Japanese film series to surpass 10 million admissions in two consecutive years and over US$60 million (JP¥10 billion) box office for three consecutive years. The movie series surpassed 100 million cumulative moviegoers in Japan since its first movie debut in 1997.
The franchise is anchored by a long-running TV series spanning more than 1,150 episodes, with new episodes available in simulcast with Japan on Spacetoon Go, providing audiences across the region with timely access to the series.
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