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"Box Office Haul for 'Kokuho' Exceeds 10 Billion Yen"

Blockbuster Film Kokuho Earns Over 10.5 Billion Yen at Japanese Box Office

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2025 September 3 . 10:42 PM

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"Kokuho Earns More Than 10 Billion Yen in Box Office Income"

"Box Office Haul for 'Kokuho' Exceeds 10 Billion Yen"

In the world of Japanese cinema, the movie "Kokuho" has made a significant impact, earning over 10.5 billion yen in box office revenue within its first 73 days. This achievement marks the highest grossing live-action Japanese movie in 22 years, since "Bayside Shakedown 2" in 2003.

Directed by Lee Sang-il, "Kokuho" is a captivating tale centered around the turbulent life of a kabuki actor. The film, released by Toho Co., tells the story of a dedicated performer who immerses himself in traditional Japanese performing arts.

The protagonist, portrayed by Ryo Yoshizawa, faces challenges and triumphs as he navigates the intricate world of kabuki. His journey is contrasted by the performance of Ryusei Yokohama, who plays the role of the rival actor.

"Kokuho" is a film adaptation of Shuichi Yoshida's same-name novel, and its success can be attributed to the compelling narrative and the stellar performances of its cast.

As of August 19, 2023, "Kokuho" stands as the third highest-grossing Japanese live-action movie of all time. However, it is worth noting that the absolute highest-grossing films in Japan are currently dominated by anime such as "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train" and "Spirited Away."

Despite not making it to the all-time top 5 highest-grossing films in Japan, "Kokuho" has managed to surpass "Bayside Shakedown 2" and "Antarctica" in terms of box office revenue in its first 73 days.

The box office revenue of "Kokuho" continues to grow, but the exact update on its progress is not available at this time.

In a notable shift, no Japanese live-action movie is among the all-time top 5 highest-grossing films in Japan. However, historically, Bayside Shakedown 2 remains the highest-grossing live-action domestic film, earning about ¥17 billion.

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