The live-action film adaptation of Tarō Nogizaka’s manga “Natsume Arata no Kekkon” debuted at #4 in the Japanese box office. The film, directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, stars Yuuya Yagira and Yuina Kuroshima in the lead roles. The story follows a former delinquent, Arata, who proposes marriage to a serial killer, Shinju Shinagawa, in order to uncover the truth behind a tragic incident.
In other box office news, “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary” dropped to #5 in its fifth weekend, while “Kingdom: Return of the General” remained at #6 in its ninth weekend. The fourth installment of the “My Hero Academia” anime film series, “My Hero Academia: You’re Next,” fell to #7 in its sixth weekend.
Additionally, the first film in the “Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club” anime trilogy opened at #8, earning over 98 million yen in its first three days. The film follows the school idol club as they compete in the “School Idol GPX” contest.
“Kimi no Iro,” directed by Naoko Yamada, dropped to #10 in its second weekend. The film tells the story of a high school girl who can see the emotions in people’s hearts and follows her journey as she meets new friends.
Despite strong performances from these films, “King of Prism: Dramatic Prism.1,” “Sayuri,” and “The First Slam Dunk” dropped out of the top 10 rankings in their respective weekends.
Overall, the Japanese box office continues to showcase a diverse range of films, from thrilling adaptations to heartwarming school idol stories and emotional character-driven narratives. Fans of Japanese cinema have a variety of options to choose from, with something for every taste and genre preference.