The latest Japanese box office rankings reveal shifts in the anime film landscape. Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, the 28th film in the beloved franchise, has descended to the fourth position in its eighth weekend. Meanwhile, the live-action adaptation of the horror manga Mieruko-chan made its debut at seventh place. Let’s dive into the details of these releases and other notable films in the Japanese box office.
“Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” Slips to Fourth
After maintaining a strong presence at the top of the charts, Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback experienced a drop in its eighth weekend, landing at the fourth position. From June 6th to 8th, the film grossed 223 million yen (approximately $1.54 million USD) with 148,000 viewers, marking a 35.5% decrease in viewership compared to the previous weekend. Despite this decline, the film’s overall performance remains impressive.
Box Office Numbers
- Total Gross: 13.7 billion yen (approximately $94.77 million USD)
- Total Admissions: 9.46 million
- Current Rank in Japan All-Time: #22
- Rank Among Japanese Anime Films All-Time: #14
As of June 10, 2025, One-eyed Flashback holds the 22nd spot in the all-time box office rankings in Japan, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). It also stands as the 14th top-grossing Japanese anime film, closely trailing JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, which earned 13.8 billion yen in 2022.
Early Success and Records
Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback had a record-breaking opening, grossing 3,438,626,700 yen (about $24.41 million USD) in its first weekend and becoming the number one film at the Japanese box office. It surpassed Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales, which had held the top spot since March 7, 2025. The film also achieved the fastest climb to 10 billion yen in the franchise’s history, reaching this milestone in just 19 days.
Storyline
In One-eyed Flashback, Conan and Kogoro Mouri are drawn into a mystery connected to the past of police inspector Kansuke Yamato. Ten months prior, Yamato was shot near his left eye during the pursuit of a suspect and lost his memory of the incident after being caught in an avalanche. In the present day, Yamato and Detective Yui Uehara investigate a break-in at the Nobeyama radio observatory, while Kogoro is contacted by a client with ties to the case.
“Mieruko-chan” Live-Action Film Debuts at Seventh Place
The live-action film adaptation of Tomoki Izumi’s horror manga series, Mieruko-chan, premiered on June 6, 2025, in 319 theaters and secured the seventh position in its debut weekend. The film also ranked sixth in Filmarks’ first-day satisfaction ranking, with an average rating of 3.87/5.0 based on 892 reviews.
Production and Cast
The Mieruko-chan live-action film features Nanoka Hara as the lead heroine, Miko Yotsuya. Yoshihiro Nakamura directs and writes the screenplay. Other cast members include Rinka Kumada as Hana Yurikawa and Naenao as Yuria Niguredo. The film’s theme song, “GHOST,” is performed by the Korean idol group BABYMONSTER.
About “Mieruko-chan”
Mieruko-chan tells the story of Miko Yotsuya, a high school girl who suddenly gains the ability to see spirits. Instead of reacting to the horrifying sights, she pretends everything is normal. The manga has been serialized in Kadokawa’s ComicWalker since 2018 and has sold over three million copies in Japan. The anime adaptation aired in the Fall 2021 season.
Director’s Vision
Director Yoshihiro Nakamura’s interest in the project sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic when he received a copy of the manga. He aims to strike a balance between horror and comedy, promising a film “unlike anything anyone’s seen before.”
Other Notable Films in the Japanese Box Office
Several other films have made their mark in the Japanese box office during the same period:
- Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action): Debuted at number one.
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: Moved to second place after debuting at number one and has grossed over 3.4 billion yen.
- Kokuhou: Debuted at number three.
- JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie: Placed fifth in its second weekend.
- Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX: Moved up to eighth place in its fifth weekend.
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional: Fell to ninth place in its third weekend.
- Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey: Ranked tenth in its fourth weekend.
Detective Conan’s Continued Success
Despite dropping in rankings, Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback has achieved significant milestones. The film has earned over ¥12.8 billion ($90 million USD) in just 38 days, with total admissions reaching 8.84 million. It also had an exceptionally strong start, earning ¥1.05 billion ($7.4 million USD) on its opening day, surpassing the previous film, The Million-Dollar Pentagram.
Final Thoughts
The Japanese box office continues to showcase a dynamic mix of anime and live-action films. Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, while experiencing a drop in rankings, remains a significant success. The debut of Mieruko-chan offers a fresh entry into the horror genre. As the summer season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these and other films perform in the Japanese market.
