Doraemon Tops Box Office Again, HypMic Holds 10th

The latest anime movie rankings in Japan are out for the final weekend of March 2025—and once again, Doraemon dominates the box office.
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Picture World Adventure continues its strong performance, ranking No. 1 for the fourth week in a row. Meanwhile, Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle has defied expectations by holding on to 10th place in its sixth week of release.

With the spring break season in full swing, families and anime fans are packing theaters across Japan. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 anime films making waves in the Japanese box office this past weekend.

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🎬 No. 1 – Doraemon: Nobita’s Picture World Adventure

4 Weeks at No. 1 | Nears ¥3 Billion in Revenue

Doraemon once again proves its unmatched popularity. Over the March 29–31 weekend, the film drew approximately 358,000 viewers and grossed ¥435 million. That brings its total admissions to over 2.47 million, with total earnings approaching the ¥3 billion milestone.

The movie’s imaginative story—where Nobita and friends travel through a magical world of paintings—has resonated with both kids and adults. Its heartwarming themes and family-friendly appeal make it the standout hit of spring 2025.

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🎤 No. 10 – Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle

6th Week | Strong Comeback Thanks to Theater Bonuses

Despite being in theaters for over a month, Hypnosis Mic is holding strong. The film climbed back to 10th place, boosted by the fifth wave of bonus film strips given to moviegoers. A promotional collaboration with the upcoming Uta no☆Prince-sama: Taboo Night XXXX also helped fuel renewed interest.

Blending music, rap battles, and drama, the Hypnosis Mic anime film continues to attract loyal fans and rewatchers, proving that niche fandoms can drive long-term box office success.

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📊 Top 10 Anime Movies in Japan (March 29–31, 2025)

Rank Title
1 Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Picture World Adventure
2 Wicked: Witches of the Two Worlds
3 Snow White (Remastered Edition)
4 Mickey 17 (New)
5 My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (New)
6 The Boy and the Dog
7 First Kiss: 1ST KISS
8 Love Letter: 35 Years Later
9 Papal Election
10 Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle

The box office continues to be dominated by anime and fantasy titles during Japan’s spring break season. Several new releases also made a strong debut this week.

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🌸 Spring 2025 Box Office Trends: Family Hits & Fan-Favorites Lead the Way

As expected, the spring break crowd is fueling demand for animated films. Doraemon continues to lead with broad appeal, while HypMic’s return to the top 10 highlights the power of passionate fan communities and creative marketing.

With more anticipated anime films set to release in April, next week’s rankings could see major shake-ups. Stay tuned for more updates from Japan’s anime box office!

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