At the Japanese box office, the most recent entries in the Detective Conan and Haikyuu anime film franchises have caused a stir, hitting important records and breaking all-time lists. Let’s examine their amazing success in more detail.
“The Million-dollar Pentagram,”: Detective Conan’s 27th film
On April 12, 2024, the 27th Detective Conan movie, “Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram,” made its highly anticipated debut in Japanese theaters. With 2,274,333 tickets sold, it brought in a record-breaking 3.352 billion yen ($21.74 million) for its opening weekend earnings, making it the biggest in the franchise’s history.
Past Profit and Legacy
With 28 years of enthralling viewers, the Case Closed franchise has a great pedigree. The success of “The Million-dollar Pentagram” adds to that legacy. With its first-day earnings of 962,785,780 yen, the movie broke previous records for the series. Since “The Time-Bombed Skyscraper” debuted in 1997, the franchise has made over 118 billion yen ($765 million) in total revenue.
Franchise’s Prolonged Success
An analysis of the opening-weekend receipts from the franchise’s most recent releases demonstrates its steady success at the box office. Every entry in the Detective Conan series, from “Zero the Enforcer” in 2018 to “The Million-dollar Pentagram” in 2024, has made a significant profit, establishing Detective Conan as a dominant force in the anime film business.
Box Office Rankings for the Weekend
The weekend box office rankings show how successful “The Million-dollar Pentagram” was, as it took the #1 spot. This accomplishment highlights how dominant the movie is over other releases and how incredibly well-liked it is by viewers.
‘Battle at the Garbage Dump’ is the final film of Haikyuu.
Even though “The Million-dollar Pentagram” shot to the top, “Battle at the Garbage Dump,” the most recent Haikyuu movie, is still incredibly successful. It was challenged by other releases such as “Oppenheimer,” but it remained in the top 10.
Outstanding Box Office Results
Attracting a considerable amount of interest, “Battle at the Garbage Dump” has made over 6.64 million viewers and earned 9.51 billion yen ($61.66 million) to date. Due to its ongoing success, it has surpassed classic movies like “Back to the Future Part 2” to claim the 52nd position on Japan’s all-time box office chart.
The anime industry’s impact
The extraordinary success of Detective Conan’s “The Million-dollar Pentagram” and Haikyuu’s “Battle at the Garbage Dump” is indicative of the power of the Japanese animation industry as a whole as well as the appeal of these two particular franchises. These movies contribute to the continuous rise and influence of anime both nationally and globally as they shatter records and top charts.
The ongoing victory of Haikyuu’s “Battle at the Garbage Dump” and Detective Conan’s “The Million-dollar Pentagram” demonstrate the anime franchises’ enduring appeal and cultural relevance. They solidify their position as the industry’s cornerstones by captivating audiences and ruling the box office, paving the way for more significant events and accomplishments in the future.