The Japanese box office continues to be a dynamic arena, with both new releases and established hits vying for the top spots. As of mid-June 2025, there have been some notable shifts in the rankings. Let’s dive into the latest updates on “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” and “Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX.”
Detective Conan’s Slide: From Top Spot to Sixth
“Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback,” the 28th film in the long-running “Detective Conan” (also known as “Case Closed”) anime franchise, has experienced a drop in its ninth weekend, falling to sixth place in the Japanese box office Top 10, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha. Despite this decline, the film has had an impressive run, grossing 13.9 billion yen (approximately $96 million USD) with 9.65 million admissions in the 58 days since its release on April 18, 2025.
Box Office Achievements
- Franchise Record: “One-eyed Flashback” set a new opening-weekend record for the franchise, earning $24.1 million (¥3.43 billion) from 2.31 million admissions in its first three days.
- All-Time Ranking: The film now ranks #19 in the all-time box office ranking in Japan, surpassing “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) and “JUJUTSU KAISEN 0” (2021).
- Series Success: “One-eyed Flashback” became the second top-grossing film in the “Detective Conan” anime film series, overtaking the 26th installment, “Black Iron Submarine” (2023), which grossed 13.88 billion yen.
A Look Back at the Film’s Performance
- Opening Strong: The film opened in 522 theaters across Japan, marking the widest release in the history of “Detective Conan” features.
- Consistent Performance: “One-eyed Flashback” held the number one position for five consecutive weekends after its release.
- Critical Reception: The film also ranked sixth in Filmarks’ first-day satisfaction ranking, with an average rating of 3.87/5.0 based on 892 reviews.
About Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback
Directed by Katsuya Shigehara, “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” is a mystery film that takes place in the snowy mountains of Nagano Prefecture. The story revolves around a series of mysterious events and murders, featuring Inspector Yamato Kansuke, who is shot near his left eye ten months prior to the present day events and loses his memory of the incident.
Uta no Prince-sama’s Rise: Maji LOVE Ascends to Seventh
“Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX,” the latest concert film in the “Uta no Prince-sama” anime franchise, has moved up one position to seventh place in its sixth weekend. This film is the third in the concert movie series from UtaPri.
Box Office Trajectory
- Opening Weekend: “TABOO NIGHT XXXX” opened in fourth place during its debut weekend.
- Consistent Performance: In its fifth weekend, the film moved up to eighth place.
- Climbing the Ranks: The film continues to show strong performance, now in seventh place.
Previous UtaPri Films
- Maji LOVE Kingdom: The first concert film, “Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: Maji LOVE Kingdom,” debuted in sixth place in June 2019.
- Maji LOVE ST☆RISH TOUR: The second film, “Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: Maji LOVE ST☆RISH TOUR,” debuted in seventh place in September 2022.
About Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX
“Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX” is the third concert film in the UtaPri franchise. The film features QUARTET NIGHT, which is a “senior” group to the main unit of the franchise, ST☆RISH.
Other Notable Films in the Japanese Box Office
Several other films have made their mark in the Japanese box office in 2025:
- Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Art World Tales: This film had a strong run, holding the number one spot for several weeks.
- A Minecraft Movie: “A Minecraft Movie” has also performed well, maintaining a spot in the top rankings.
- JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie: This compilation film from the “JUJUTSU KAISEN” anime franchise debuted strongly but has since moved down the ranks.
- Mieruko-chan: The live-action film adaptation of Tomoki Izumi’s horror manga series “Mieruko-chan” had a notable debut but has since seen a decline.
Highest-Grossing Japanese Films of 2025 (as of June 17, 2025)
- Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback – ¥13.98 billion (US$96.6 million)
- Cells at Work! – ¥6.34 billion (US$43.8 million)
- Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales – ¥4.56 billion (US$31.6 million)
- La Grande Maison Paris – ¥4.17 billion (US$28.8 million)
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning – ¥3.39 billion (US$23.4 million)
- Doctor-X: The Movie – ¥3.25 billion (US$22.5 million)
- Nintama Rantarō: Invincible Master of the Dokutake Ninja – ¥3.07 billion (US$21.2 million)
- First Kiss – ¥2.83 billion (US$19.6 million)
- 366 Days – ¥2.57 billion (US$17.8 million)
- #Iwilltellyouthetruth – ¥2.06 billion (US$14.2 million)
Conclusion
The Japanese box office in mid-June 2025 reflects a mix of enduring popularity and emerging trends. While “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback” has seen a dip in its ranking, its overall performance remains strong, underscoring the franchise’s dedicated fanbase. Meanwhile, “Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX” continues to climb, showcasing the appeal of its concert film format. As the summer season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these and other films fare in the competitive landscape of the Japanese box office.
