(C)2025 Gosho Aoyama / Detective Conan Production Committee
Weekend Box-Office Recap (Japan, May 16–18)
Japan’s weekend box-office chart (figures from Kogyo Tsushinsha) again crowns Detective Conan: Afterimage of One Eye, which drew another 346,000 movie-goers and ¥516 million, pushing its cumulative totals to 8.43 million admissions and ¥12.2 billion. Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning bowed in second place, while Minecraft: The Movie held third. The live-action adaptation Kakukaku Shikajika debuted in fourth. Rounding out the top five was the thriller #I’llTellYouTheTruth. Sixth to tenth were Uta no Prince-sama the Movie♪ Taboo Night XXXX, Tabekko Animals THE MOVIE, Kaneko Sashii Riten, Substance, and Thunderbolts.
⇧“Your click helps my blog grow—thanks for your support!”
Conan Dominates Box Office for 5th Week
Strong momentum continues as Japanese cinema sees steady performances across genres
The consistent success of Detective Conan: Afterimage of One Eye highlights not only the franchise’s deep-rooted popularity but also the power of long-running IPs in Japanese cinema. While newer releases like Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning and Kakukaku Shikajika debut strongly, Conan’s grip on the top spot demonstrates how emotional connection and cultural familiarity drive audience loyalty. Interestingly, a diverse mix of genres—animated hits, Hollywood blockbusters, autobiographical dramas, and even nostalgic snack-themed films—reflects the broad tastes of Japanese moviegoers. The continued appeal of titles like Tabekko Animals THE MOVIE and Uta no Prince-sama also underscores how multimedia franchises (anime, music, character goods) remain essential in the domestic market.
Comment