The Japanese box office continues to be a dynamic arena, with both established anime franchises and fresh live-action adaptations vying for the top spots. As of June 8, 2025, the latest rankings reveal some shifts in the cinematic landscape. Let’s dive into the details.
Conan’s Descent: “One-eyed Flashback” Moves to #4
“Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback,” the 28th film in the beloved “Case Closed” series, has moved down to fourth place in its eighth weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha. While it may have relinquished its top spot, the film has still had an impressive run, maintaining the first position for five consecutive weekends after its release on April 18, 2025.
Box Office Numbers
From June 6-8, the film grossed 223 million yen (approximately $1.54 million USD) from 148,000 viewers, marking a 35.5% decrease from the previous weekend. However, its cumulative total remains substantial, reaching 13.7 billion yen (approximately $94.77 million USD) with 9.46 million admissions since its release.
All-Time Ranking
“One-eyed Flashback” now holds the 22nd position in the all-time box office ranking in Japan, surpassing “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018) and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982). It also ranks as the 14th top-grossing Japanese anime film of all time, closely trailing “JUJUTSU KAISEN 0,” which earned 13.8 billion yen in 2022.
Plot Overview
In “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback,” Detectives Conan and Kogoro Mouri become entangled in a mystery linked to the past of police inspector Kansuke Yamato. The story involves an incident from ten months prior, where Inspector Yamato was shot and injured while pursuing a suspect.
“Mieruko-chan” Makes its Debut at #7
The live-action film adaptation of Tomoki Izumi’s horror manga series, “Mieruko-chan,” premiered in 319 theaters on June 6, debuting in seventh place. The film also achieved sixth place in Filmarks’ first-day satisfaction ranking, boasting an average rating of 3.87/5.0 based on 892 reviews.
A Blend of Horror and Comedy
“Mieruko-chan” tells the story of Miko Yotsuya, a high school girl who suddenly gains the ability to see spirits. Instead of reacting with fear, she chooses to ignore them, pretending that everything is normal. The film adaptation aims to capture the manga’s unique blend of horror and comedy, promising a cinematic experience unlike anything seen before.
Cast and Production
Nanoka Hara, known for her voice work in “Suzume” and her role in the live-action adaptation of “Oshi no Ko,” stars as Miko Yotsuya. Yoshihiro Nakamura, known for “The Inerasable” and “Dark Gathering,” directs and writes the screenplay.
Other Notable Films in the Top 10
Several other films have made their mark in the Japanese box office rankings for the weekend of June 6-8, 2025:
- “Lilo & Stitch”: This new release took the top spot on its first appearance.
- “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”: Moved to second place after being in the first place.
- “Kokuhou”: Another new release, debuted in third place.
- “JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie”: This compilation film from the “JUJUTSU KAISEN” franchise went down one position to fifth in its second weekend.
- “Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX”: The latest concert film in the “Uta no Prince-sama” anime franchise moved up to eighth place in its fifth weekend.
- “Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional”: A live-action adaptation of an episode from Hirohiko Araki’s manga series, fell to ninth place in its third weekend.
- “Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey”: The live-action film adaptation of Akiko Higashimura’s autobiographical manga series ranked tenth in its fourth weekend.
“Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” – A Detailed Look
Production
- Director: Katsuya Shigehara
- Writer: Takeharu Sakurai
- Music: Yugo Kanno
- Production Company: TMS/1st Studio
- Distributor: Toho
- Running Time: 110 minutes
Cast
The film features an extensive cast, including:
- Minami Takayama
- Wakana Yamazaki
- Rikiya Koyama
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Yūji Takada
- Show Hayami
- Ami Koshimizu
- Yukimasa Kishino
- Takeshi Kusao
- Nobuo Tobita
- Hiroaki Hirata
- Mizuki Yamashita
- Takayuki Yamada
Plot
Ten months before the main events of the film, Inspector Yamato Kansuke of the Nagano Prefectural Police was shot near his left eye while pursuing Mikuriya Sadakuni, a suspect in a gun store robbery case. Yamato was caught in an avalanche but rescued, though he suffered an injury to his left eye and lost his memory of the incident. In the present day, Yamato and Detective Yui Uehara investigate a break-in at the Nobeyama radio observatory. Simultaneously, Kogoro is contacted by Koji Sametani.
Reception
“Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” opened at number one at the Japanese box office, grossing 3,438,626,700 yen (approximately $24.41 million USD) in its first weekend.
Looking Ahead
The Japanese box office continues to offer a diverse range of films, from long-running anime franchises to live-action adaptations and international releases. As the summer season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these films perform and which new releases will emerge as the next big hits.
