JAPAN BOX OFFICE | Demon Slayer breaks all time record for OW

[efialtes76]

So now we know that FD is gonna hit 150m in Japan by another 2 years!

NO.

[Fullbuster]

So now we know that FD is gonna hit 150m in Japan by another 2 years!

 

We'll see, I would be fine with 100m.

Don't forget Japan isn't a growing market and the young population will be smaller in 2015, so it's not that easy.

[bballman24]

So now we know that FD is gonna hit 150m in Japan by another 2 years!

Lol No

[JohnnY]

I'm happy about The Wind Rises box office, it really looks good.

[Dilusha Bandara]

Lol No

 You know how much it made in 2003? its $102M.So its possible! Many adults would watch this, significantly more than MU. Its really hard, but it will.

Edited August 14, 2013 by The Joker

[Fullbuster]

 You know how much it made in 2003? its $102M.So its possible! Many adults would watch this, significantly more than MU. Its really hard, but it will.

 

The size of the market is the same than in 2003, no inflation, no more admissions, it's a stagnant market and it could decrease soon because of its demographics. So it's extremely optimistic.

[peludo]

The size of the market is the same than in 2003, no inflation, no more admissions, it's a stagnant market and it could decrease soon because of its demographics. So it's extremely optimistic.

This. Japan is not a usual market. No inflation, Hollywood movies are not so predominant as other markets and legs have no comparison. It is a really interesting market to follow.

[lab276]

The size of the market is the same than in 2003, no inflation, no more admissions, it's a stagnant market and it could decrease soon because of its demographics. So it's extremely optimistic.

One of the goals of Abenomics is increasing inflation, so we could see substantial ticket price rises for the first time in over two decades, although at the expense of admissions.

[Fullbuster]

One of the goals of Abenomics is increasing inflation, so we could see substantial ticket price rises for the first time in over two decades, although at the expense of admissions.

 

Inflation but less admissions, particularly after the new VAT increases expected next year (8%, from 5%) and in 2015 (10%, from 8%) could mean stagnation or small decrease, it wouldn't change that much.

And as I said, the Japanese demographics don't favor a bigger market.

 

As a result I'm cautious, any number beyond $100m is a prowess.

[Dilusha Bandara]

Inflation but less admissions, particularly after the new VAT increases expected next year (8%, from 5%) and in 2015 (10%, from 8%) could mean stagnation or small decrease, it wouldn't change that much.

And as I said, the Japanese demographics don't favor a bigger market.

 

As a result I'm cautious, any number beyond $100m is a prowess.

you're saying 150 or at least 120 would be impossible?

[Fullbuster]

you're saying 150 or at least 120 would be impossible?

 

Not impossible, but very unlikely. Pixar is famous in Japan but it's not Ghibli, and even the last Ghibli won't reach 150m despite all these expectations.

[Olive]

No.

I think around 10-20%.

-11.5%

 

Anything on MU weekend wise especially drop, Olive?

[druv10]

-11.5%

 

 

Thanks, Corpse said, movies are doing gangbusters in Japan. Hopefully, massive jump for MU and it can ease it's way to 100M. 

[Dilusha Bandara]

Not impossible, but very unlikely. Pixar is famous in Japan but it's not Ghibli, and even the last Ghibli won't reach 150m despite all these expectations.

So the unlikely would happen.

[Heat Vision]

What's Pacific Rim's total thus far?

[Olive]

They don't report numbers so frequently in Japan.

[Fullbuster]

By the way, what about Ghibli movies in the US? Are they successful?

[Tower]

By the way, what about Ghibli movies in the US? Are they successful?

 

They are relatively successful for a foreign film, but that's not saying much:

 

http://boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=anime.htm

[cremino]

Corpse

 

The Wind Rises exceeded the 5 million admissions mark yesterday, it's 26th day in release.

Fastest Films to 5 Million Admissions (Since 2004)

16 - Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
19 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
20 - Ponyo (2008)
21 - Alice in Wonderland (2010)
22 - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
24 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
24 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
25 - The Da Vinci Code (2006)
26 - Rookies (2009)
26 - The Wind Rises (2013)
27 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2004)
27 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
28 - Arrietty (2010)
29 - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
30 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 (2011)
30 - One Piece Film Z (2012)

*30 Days or Less*

[Olive]

Star trek into darkness opens today.