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Chiikawa film breaks records and expands global presence

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The animated feature Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island, which opened in Japan on 24 July 2026, has reached record-breaking heights. The film recorded an opening-day gross of ¥9.9 billion, surpassing the debut of the long-running Detective Conan series. By late September 2026, the film achieved new milestones, earning 15.84 billion yen and attracting 10.857 million viewers, making it the number one film in the 2026 box office rankings. It later surpassed 16.52 billion yen in revenue, ranking 15th in all-time Japanese box office history. Commercial momentum has extended into extensive retail collaborations and theater admission bonuses. Retailers like Shimamura have conducted made-to-order sales for Chiikawa apparel, bedding, and stationery. New merchandise lineups, including lifestyle items and themed cosmetics, were scheduled for late September and early October 2026. To maintain engagement, a seventh round of theater benefits was announced for 24 October 2026, featuring hologram-processed clear cards with new illustrations by the original creator, Nagano. By mid-October 2026, the film’s Japanese box office revenue surpassed 17.2 billion yen with 11.78 million admissions. Merchandise expansion continued with the announcement of a ‘Chiikawa Japanese Sake and Dashi-wari Set’ by Tamanohikari Sake Brewery and 2027 calendars from Shimamura Group’s Chambles brand. The film’s international reach is expanding. In the Greater China region, fans have traveled to Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Japan to view the film due to restrictions in mainland China. In Taiwan, the film has ranked among the top 10 highest-grossing movies of the year. In Hong Kong, the film has seen extensive promotion through collaborations with brands like McDonald’s and Giordano. ~~Additionally, the film was scheduled for~~ Following its 30 September 2026 release in South ~~Korea on 30 September 2026, featuring both subtitled and dubbed versions.~~ Korea, the film dominated the local box office during the weekend of 23–25 October, capturing approximately 45% of nationwide ticket revenue.

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