Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film Drops to #3, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Film Re-Opens at #5

By mintory
Gintama

Box Office Shifts in Japan: Anime Films Vie for Top Spots

The Japanese box office has seen some significant shifts recently, with several anime films jostling for position. New releases and returning favorites alike are making their mark, demonstrating the enduring popularity of anime in Japan. Let's delve into the performance of several key titles.

Gintama's Compilation Film Holds Steady

Shin-Gekijo-ban Gintama: Yoshiwara Daienjo, the latest compilation film based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga, experienced a drop from second to third place in its second weekend. Despite this slight dip, the film still managed to earn 209,001,246 yen (approximately US$1.34 million) from Friday to Sunday. Its cumulative total now stands at a respectable 784,721,854 yen (around US$5.03 million). The film originally premiered on February 13, selling 262,700 tickets and generating 405,617,328 yen (US$2.64 million) in its first three days. This new film compiles episodes 139-146 of the anime series while incorporating newly animated scenes and characters who were not present in the original arc. Kappei Yamaguchi lends his voice to Enkaku, a character original to the anime and a close associate of Hosen. The film is directed by Naoya Ando of Paradox Live The Animation, with a script penned by Taku Kishimoto, known for his work on Fruits Basket and Haikyu!!. Yoichi Fujita, of Gintama and Mr. Osomatsu fame, serves as the supervisor. Shinji Takeuchi, whose credits include Fairy Tail and Gintama, is responsible for character design and also serves as the chief animation director. The theme song, titled "Sanzen" (Sparkling), is performed by the rock band SUPER BEAVER.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Exceeds Expectations

Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film made a notable debut, opening at number five. This success comes after the film's limited one-week theatrical screening run was extended, with eight additional theaters joining in beyond the initial date. It also claimed the top spot in the mini-theater rankings. So far, the film has earned a cumulative total of 223,485,400 yen (about US$1.43 million) in Japanese theaters. The limited theatrical run commenced on February 20, with tickets selling out rapidly, prompting some theaters to increase the number of daily screenings to more than ten. Simultaneously, Netflix began streaming the film on January 22. This film marks Yamashita's feature-length directorial debut, after his contributions to Pokemon: Twilight Wings, and the opening animations for Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and 2022 Urusei Yatsura. This project is a collaboration between his Studio Chromato and Studio Colorido. Hechima, associated with The Idolmaster Gakuen, and Akihiro Nagae, known for Drifting Home, handled character designs, with Hechima focusing on the Tsukuyomi designs and Nagae creating the real-world character designs. Saori Hayami performs the theme song "Ex-Otogibanashi" ("Ex-Fairy Tale"), composed by Ryo of supercell. The film's soundtrack also includes songs by Vocaloid producers Ryo (supercell), kz (Livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot.

Gundam Hathaway and Demon Slayer Experience Declines

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, the second installment in the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway anime project, slipped from fourth to sixth place in its fourth weekend. The film earned 150,894,380 yen (approximately US$968,300) from Friday to Sunday, bringing its cumulative total to 2,129,928,820 yen (about US$13.66 million). It had previously opened at number one on January 30, selling 511,500 tickets and earning 849,068,760 yen (about US$5.43 million) in its first three days. The film's release was originally slated for 2025 but was moved forward. The primary cast and most of the production team returned from the first film, with Yuichi Kuboki joining Takako Suzuki as a color key artist. Yoshinori Sayama, with credits on Macross Plus, Cowboy Bebop, and Mobile Suit Gundam UC, is credited for display designs, having contributed to the first film as well. Yoshihisa Oyama served as the new film's compositing director of photography, and Manabu Kamitono directed the visual effects. The film features American RB artist SZA's 2022 song "Snooze" as the opening theme, while SennaRin performs the insert song "ENDROLL" with Yohei Kawakami of Alexandros. The iconic 1988 Guns N' Roses song "Sweet Child o' Mine" serves as the film's ending theme. The first film in the series was released in Japan in June 2021, after several delays.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the initial film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, re-entered the top 10 at number seven in its 32nd weekend. The film earned 117,214,800 yen (approximately US$752,100) from Friday to Sunday. To date, the film has sold a total of 27.10 million tickets and grossed a cumulative total of 39,565,498,400 yen (approximately US$253 million). By September 15, its 60th day in the Japanese box office, the film had sold 23,042,671 tickets for 33,056,606,000 yen (about US$224 million), making it the second highest-earning film of all time in Japan, surpassing Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's 2001 film Spirited Away. This film is now the highest-earning anime film worldwide and the highest-earning Japanese film worldwide. As of November 16, it had sold 89,177,796 tickets for 106,370,568,950 yen (about US$685 million) globally. It is the first Japanese film to earn over 100 billion yen (about US$644 million) worldwide. Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, the October 2020 film from the same franchise, remains the highest-earning film in Japan, with a total take of 40.75 billion yen (about US$277 million in current conversion).

Other Notable Mentions

Ginga Tokkyu Milky☆Subway Kakueki Teisha Gekijo Iki, the re-edited film for Yohei Kameyama's Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express anime, fell from eighth to tenth place in its third weekend. It premiered on February 6, selling 109,500 tickets and earning 151,305,440 yen (about US$988,200) in its first three days. The film is a re-edited version of the anime's 12 episodes with additional new content. Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen, the fifth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199, the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, did not rank in the top 10 in terms of tickets sold but ranked tenth in terms of earnings for its opening weekend, earning 65,821,780 yen (about US$422,300) from Friday to Sunday. The film opened in Japan on February 20. The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, a compilation film of the television anime based on Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart manga, dropped off the list in its second weekend.

Popular posts from this blog

How to Get Ainz (Supreme Being) in Anime Adventures

By mintory
Image
Using only the best units can make your grind a lot easier in Anime Adventures . And a top-tier Summon unit like the Supreme Being will be on everyone's radar right from the start. To help you get one of the best units in AA , which is the MC of Overlord, we prepared the following guide on how to get Ainz in Anime Adventures . Table of Contents How to Get Ainz in Anime Adventures How to Get and Use Sovereign's Staff in Anime Adventures How to Evolve Ainz in Anime Adventures How to Get Sovereign's Rings in Anime Adventures Evolved Ainz's Stats and Abilities in AA How to Get Ainz in Anime Adventures You can get Ainz , a Secret tier unit in Anime Adventures , by awakening the Sovereign's Staff three times. To awaken the staff fully, you will need to sacrifice three evolved Mythic tier units from Overlord . Units from Overlord are Cherub (Albedo), Lucifer (Demiurge), Thunder Maid (Narbera), Bloodcry (Shalltear), ...
Read more

Ultimate Anime Adventures Guide: Top Characters & Winning Strategies!

By mintory
Image
  Anime Adventures: Popular Game and Powerful Character Analysis Anime Adventures is a highly popular Roblox-based game where players collect anime characters and engage in strategic battles. In this post, we will explore the game's basics and highlight some of the most powerful characters. Game Overview Anime Adventures allows players to obtain various anime characters and use them in battles. Through special events and raid systems, players can collect different characters and build a stronger team. Character Acquisition System Players can use gems to summon characters. In all banners, except for event banners, a legendary unit is guaranteed after 50 summons, allowing for continuous growth and progression. Key Features Diverse Anime Characters Each character has unique skills and abilities, and battle outcomes depend on character combinations and strategies. Upgrade and Evolution System Various training methods exist to make characters stronger. Strategic T...
Read more

Akainu [Mythic Tier] - Anime Adventures Analysis

By mintory
Image
  1. Overview Akainu (Sakazuki) is the Fleet Admiral of the Marines in One Piece and a user of the Magma-Magma Fruit, granting him immense destructive power. In Anime Adventures , Akainu is a Mythic-tier unit known for his high burst damage, powerful area-of-effect (AoE) attacks, and burn effects that deal damage over time (DoT). His abilities make him one of the strongest offensive units, excelling at clearing waves of enemies. 2. Stats and Skills Akainu specializes in AoE damage with additional burn effects, making him highly effective against large groups of enemies. Base Stats (Lv.1) Rarity: Mythic Attack Type: AoE Attack Speed: Medium-Fast Range: Long-range Skill Effect: Inflicts burn (damage over time) Main Skills Hellhound Launches a massive magma fist at enemies, dealing heavy damage. Applies a burn effect that continuously damages enemies over time. Meteor Volcano Summons a rain of magma meteors over a large area, hitting multiple enemies. High burst damage combined ...
Read more