Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films in Japan – April 2025
Japan Box Office April 2025: Top 10 highest-grossing films including Detective Conan, Minecraft The Movie, and more anime and domestic hits.
Japan Rankings
April 2025 saw a strong surge in Japanese cinema, driven by a blockbuster anime release and several new domestic films. With golden week approaching, audiences filled theaters across the country.
Here are the top 10 box office hits in Japan, ranked by cumulative theatrical revenue.
🏆 Japan Box Office – April 2025 Ranking
| Rank | Title (English) | Original Title (Japanese) | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Flashback | 名探偵コナン 隻眼の残像 | Toho |
| 2 | Minecraft: The Movie | マインクラフト ザ・ムービー | Warner Bros. Japan |
| 3 | I'll Tell You the Truth | #真相をお話しします | Toho |
| 4 | Hana Manma | 花まんま | Toei |
| 5 | Ya Boy Kongming: The Movie | パリピ孔明 THE MOVIE | Shochiku |
| 6 | Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Story | 映画ドラえもん のび太の絵世界物語 | Toho |
| 7 | Wicked: The Tale of Two Witches | ウィキッド ふたりの魔女 | Toho-Towa |
| 8 | The House of Heresy | 異端者の家 | Happinet Phantom Studios |
| 9 | The Papal Election | 教皇選挙 | Kino Films |
| 10 | Demon Slayer: Special Edition ? Natagumo Mountain Arc | 鬼滅の刃 特別編集版 那田蜘蛛山編 | Toho / Aniplex |
📊 Source: Kogyo Tsushinsha, eiga.com
Note: Based on cumulative box office revenue up to the end of April 2025.
🔍 Highlights and Trends
- Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Flashback dominated with a massive ¥6.3 billion (~$41 million USD), proving once again that the Conan franchise is a powerhouse in Japan.
- Minecraft: The Movie opened late in April but still earned over ¥600 million, showing the strength of the global brand even in theaters.
- A surprising rise of domestic dramas and mysteries, including #I’ll Tell You the Truth and Hana Manma, showed a strong appetite for suspense and emotional storytelling.
📈 Observations
| Theme | Comment |
|---|---|
| Family films strong | Doraemon and Demon Slayer continue to attract parents and children alike. |
| Western presence | Wicked and Minecraft proved that international IPs can perform well, even during a month dominated by local content. |
| From anime to live-action | Ya Boy Kongming's transition from TV anime to a musical comedy film was met with warm fan support. |
🗣️ What Do You Think?
Are you surprised by the dominance of Detective Conan?
Would you have expected Minecraft or Wicked to climb higher?
Which of these films would you watch in Japanese theaters? Let us know in the comments!
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