Anime 'Chiikawa' Holds Korea Box Office Lead for Third Weekend

· Entertainment · South Korea · Japan

Japanese animated film Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island retained the No. 1 spot at the South Korean box office over the Oct. 30–Nov. 1 weekend, its third consecutive weekend atop the rankings, according to KOBIS data from the Korean Film Council. The Brad Pitt thriller Heart of the Beast debuted during the same frame. The result underscores the strength of Japanese anime in the Korean market, where such titles have drawn steady audiences.

Why it matters：A Japanese anime title holding the Korean chart for three weekends illustrates how anime now anchors theatrical returns across Asian markets beyond Japan.

Key points

  • The film held No. 1 for a third straight weekend
  • KOBIS is the Korean Film Council's tracking service
  • Heart of the Beast debuted in the same frame

Sources (original reporting)

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