Chiikawa Anime Film Holds #1, New Crayon Shin-chan Climbs
The Chiikawa film's sustained #1 position through its fifth weekend, alongside the Crayon Shin-chan film's climb, shows the current strength of family-oriented anime releases at the Japanese box office.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
The Chiikawa anime film, Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu, stayed at #1 in its fifth weekend in Japan, earning 1,241,646,800 yen from August 21-23. The Crayon Shin-chan film rose from #6 to #5 in its fourth weekend, earning 169,928,400 yen. Both films continue strong box office runs.
Two anime films hold steady at the top of Japan's box office. The Chiikawa movie, based on Nagano's manga, remains the number one draw in its fifth weekend. The latest Crayon Shin-chan film, the 33rd in the 2D series, is also climbing the ranks.
- Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu: #1 in its fifth weekend, earned 1,241,646,800 yen
- Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon: Rose from #6 to #5 in its fourth weekend, earned 169,928,400 yen
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Sources
- Anime News Network News Chiikawa Anime Film Stays at #1, 2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film Rises to #5