Japanese film “Michael” breaks 5 billion‑yen box office and releases special footage

The biographical film “Michael,” starring Jafar Jackson – the nephew of Michael Jackson – has surpassed 5 billion yen in Japanese box‑office revenue. The movie chronicles the singer’s life from childhood through stardom and features 27 of his hit songs.

To celebrate the milestone, a special video “The Identity of Michael’s Love” has been released, containing previously unseen scenes from the film and interviews with cast members such as Jafar Jackson, actress Nia Long and director Antoine Fouqua. In the footage Jackson says, “頭から離れないよ。ステージ上の叔父さんと熱狂の渦に包まれるアリーナ…彼に向けられる愛に圧倒されたよ,” expressing his lifelong devotion to the legend. The release also includes fan‑only bonus cards with QR codes that unlock additional content.

The film’s popularity has spurred fan‑generated reviews describing the theater experience, praising the live‑concert recreations and noting the new self‑service ordering system at Japanese cinemas.