Chainsaw Man: The Movie Sets New Box Office Records

Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc Thrives in Japan

Released on September 19, Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc has emerged as a box office sensation in Japan. After 46 days in theaters, it has garnered an impressive 7.9 billion yen and attracted over 5.21 million viewers, positioning it at 91st place in Japan's historical box office rankings, as reported by Kogyo Tsushinsha.

Record-Breaking Opening

The film debuted in 421 theaters and achieved a remarkable 420 million yen on its first day. Shortly after its opening, it surpassed the initial projections made by TOHO.

Consistent Box Office Success

In the latest weekend (October 31 to November 2), Reze Arc maintained its spot at the top for the seventh consecutive week, drawing in 294,000 attendees and generating 441 million yen, showing an upward trend compared to the previous week.

Performance Beyond Expectations

TOHO's initial estimates suggested a ceiling of 5 billion yen for the film, which was exceeded within the first month. Here’s a day-by-day performance snapshot:

• Day 1: 272,000 viewers / 420 million yen
• Day 3: 807,000 viewers / 1.25 billion yen
• Day 10: 1.96 million viewers / 2.9 billion yen
• Day 24: 3.55 million viewers / 5.4 billion yen
• Day 31: 4.26 million viewers / 6.5 billion yen
• Day 38: 4.69 million viewers / 7.17 billion yen
• Day 42: 4.82 million viewers / 7.38 billion yen
• Day 46: 5.21 million viewers / 7.9 billion yen

About the Film

Based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's popular manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2018, the film continues the story of Denji, who transforms into Chainsaw Man after merging with Pochita. The Reze Arc directly follows the conclusion of the 2022 anime and features Denji's encounter with the mysterious Reze, setting the stage for thrilling new developments. With over 30 million copies in circulation, the Chainsaw Man franchise firmly establishes its relevance in modern manga culture.

As Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc continues to captivate audiences, one can only wonder how far it will go at the Japanese box office in the coming weeks.

Source: Anime News Network