Chiikawa Movie Returns to No. 2 in Japan Box Office

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island climbed back to second place at the Japanese box office during its fourteenth weekend, from October 23 to 25. The film earned 279 million yen, or approximately 1.77 million USD, supported by 185,000 admissions. This resurgence follows a drop to seventh place the previous week and is attributed to a bonus giveaway of clear cards featuring new illustrations by creator Nagano, distributed starting October 24.

Since its initial release on July 24, the animated feature has demonstrated a recurring pattern of regaining chart position through promotional giveaways. Its cumulative total over ninety-four days now stands at 18.4 billion yen across 12.65 million admissions. Meanwhile, other notable releases included Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, which debuted in sixth place, and In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, which opened in fourth.