The live-action adaptation of the popular manga series Trillion Game has experienced a drop in the Japanese box office, while Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- is gaining momentum. Here’s a breakdown of the recent box office performance of these two titles.
‘Trillion Game’ Live-Action Film: A Box Office Update
After debuting at number one and holding the top spot for two consecutive weeks, the Trillion Game live-action film has slipped to third place in its third weekend [6]. From Friday to Sunday, the film sold 112,000 tickets, generating 144,766,100 yen (approximately US$972,700) [1]. As of early March 2025, the film has sold over one million tickets in total [6].
Adaptation and Reception
Trillion Game is based on the manga series written by Riichirou Inagaki and illustrated by Ryōichi Ikegami [1]. The live-action film serves as a sequel to the 2023 TV drama [5]. The film stars Ren Meguro (from the idol group Snow Man) and Hayato Sano, reprising their roles as Haru and Gaku, respectively [2].
Reviews of Trillion Game often highlight the entertaining and suspenseful nature of the story, which revolves around two men navigating the business world with the goal of becoming trillionaires [3]. Some have praised the adaptation for its engaging execution, energetic music, and the performances of the cast, particularly Meguro Ren and Imada Mio [3]. The series is known for its hyperbolic and sometimes cheesy elements, but is considered a worthwhile watch.
‘Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-‘: Rising in the Ranks
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, an early screening of the re-edited episode version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV series, has moved up to eighth place [1]. This rise in ranking can be attributed to new special footage being shown after the main screening beginning February 22, as well as new audience gifts and the start of IMAX, MX4D, and 4Dx screenings [7].
Gundam GQuuuuuuX Overview
The Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime series is scheduled to premiere in April [14]. The High Grade 1/144 GQuuuuuuX model kit mirrors the design from the anime preview and presents a departure from the traditional military aesthetic of the Gundam franchise, opting for a more experimental look [15, 11].
Gundam’s Broader Presence
The Gundam franchise continues to be a significant presence, with Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance ranking in Netflix’s Top 10 [14].
