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According to data from the Korean Film Council, the Japanese animated film "Suzume" has set a new record at the box office in Korea, becoming the first film released this year to reach over 5 million ticket sales and the first ever Japanese film to do so. The fantasy adventure animation, directed by Makoto Shinkai, revolves around a high school girl who discovers an isolated door leading to a dreamlike universe and accidentally unleashes an evil creature. The film has garnered a total of about 5.06 million sales, grossing 52 billion won ($38.8 million).
"Suzume" became the talk of the town soon after its release, surpassing one million ticket sales in just six days of its premiere and becoming the fastest among films this year to hit the mark. The animation also became the highest-grossing Japanese movie on April 14, beating out the previous record set by the basketball animated film "The First Slam Dunk."
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Director Makoto Shinkai, who garnered popularity with his fantasy animated films "Your Name" (2016) and "Weathering with You" (2019), is currently visiting Korea for the film's promotion for the second time. During his trip in March upon the film's release, he promised to pay another visit to the country if the movie passes 3 million admissions. He is on tour around Korea, meeting local fans in theaters from Thursday to Sunday.
The film's distributor, Media Castle, released a video of the movie's voice actors celebrating its 5-million sales record. "I will never forget the huge love the Korean audiences have shown," said actress Nanoka Hara, who played the voice of Suzume. "I'm extremely happy to hear about the enormous support from Korea every day."
"Suzume" screened at this year's Berlin Film Festival and has sold over 10 million tickets in Japan, becoming the third-biggest seller at the box office in its country of origin last year. Its success in Korea is a testament to the enduring popularity of Japanese animated films in the region.
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Director Makoto Shinkai's Latest Project Becomes First Japanese Film to Surpass 5 Million Ticket Sales
Courtesy of Media Castle
According to data from the Korean Film Council, the Japanese animated film "Suzume" has set a new record at the box office in Korea, becoming the first film released this year to reach over 5 million ticket sales and the first ever Japanese film to do so. The fantasy adventure animation, directed by Makoto Shinkai, revolves around a high school girl who discovers an isolated door leading to a dreamlike universe and accidentally unleashes an evil creature. The film has garnered a total of about 5.06 million sales, grossing 52 billion won ($38.8 million).
"Suzume" became the talk of the town soon after its release, surpassing one million ticket sales in just six days of its premiere and becoming the fastest among films this year to hit the mark. The animation also became the highest-grossing Japanese movie on April 14, beating out the previous record set by the basketball animated film "The First Slam Dunk."
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| ▲ Courtesy of Media Castle |
Director Makoto Shinkai, who garnered popularity with his fantasy animated films "Your Name" (2016) and "Weathering with You" (2019), is currently visiting Korea for the film's promotion for the second time. During his trip in March upon the film's release, he promised to pay another visit to the country if the movie passes 3 million admissions. He is on tour around Korea, meeting local fans in theaters from Thursday to Sunday.
The film's distributor, Media Castle, released a video of the movie's voice actors celebrating its 5-million sales record. "I will never forget the huge love the Korean audiences have shown," said actress Nanoka Hara, who played the voice of Suzume. "I'm extremely happy to hear about the enormous support from Korea every day."
"Suzume" screened at this year's Berlin Film Festival and has sold over 10 million tickets in Japan, becoming the third-biggest seller at the box office in its country of origin last year. Its success in Korea is a testament to the enduring popularity of Japanese animated films in the region.
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Kelly.K pittou8181@gmail.com
