Doraemon Film Holds Top Spot as Japanese Box Office Shuffles
The latest Doraemon movie continues its box office dominance while That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime's second film slips to sixth place.
Doraemon Film Holds Top Spot as Japanese Box Office Shuffles
The 2026 Doraemon film maintains its grip on the number one position at the Japanese box office, proving once again that the beloved blue robot cat remains a powerhouse draw for audiences.
Meanwhile, the second That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime film has dropped to sixth place after what appears to be a strong initial run. The isekai series, which follows a salary worker reborn as a slime monster in a fantasy world, has built a dedicated fanbase through its anime adaptation and light novel series.
Other notable movements include the Gintama "Yoshiwara in Flames" compilation film sliding to ninth place. This compilation focuses on one of the comedy series' more serious story arcs. Rounding out the top ten is Cosmic Princess Kaguya! in tenth place.
Doraemon's continued box office success reflects the franchise's enduring popularity across generations in Japan. The series, which began as a manga in 1969, has produced dozens of theatrical films over the decades, consistently ranking among the highest-grossing anime movies each year.
The shifts in rankings demonstrate the competitive nature of Japan's anime film market, where new releases regularly challenge established hits for audience attention. These box office movements will likely influence distribution decisions and future film productions for these popular franchises.