Japan is well known for Anime, and anime movies have been ruling the Japanese Box-Office charts for too long; and recently, during the Covid-19 outbreak, Japan listed the Highest Grossing film with the Demon Slayer movie. So we ought to know what movies the Japanese likes other than Anime. So we compiled a list of Top 10 box office hits in Japan that has grossed the most dollars.
10. Bohemian Rhapsody
Based on the actual tale of the rock band, Queen, and their journey. The narrative follows lead vocalist Freddie Mercury's turbulent path from an ostracised immigrant striving to find his place in a rejecting society to becoming a revered and world-famous musician. It collected 13.10 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 119 million USD.
9. Frozen II
Elsa is drawn to a mysterious voice, prompting elemental forces to endanger Arandelle. To rescue their home, Elsa and Anna must travel to the enchanted forest with their companions to uncover the truth about their family, kingdom, and the origins of Elsa's magical talents. It collected 13.35 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 121 million USD
8. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are back to Hogwarts for their third year of study, delving into the mystery surrounding a fugitive prisoner who represents a severe threat to the young magician. It collected 13.50 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 122 million USD.
7. The Last Samurai
Captain Nathan Algren, played by Tom Cruise, is recruited by Americans to train peasant conscripts for the Imperial Army in modern combat utilizing weapons. Algren's brave stance, despite his injuries, convinces the samurai chief Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe) to spare his life. When the conflict returns to the battlefield, he must now decide whether to respect his commitment to one of the aggrieved sides. It collected 13.70 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 124 million USD.
6. Avatar
The Na'vi, who seem savage yet are highly developed, dwell on the lush extraterrestrial world of Pandora. Avatars, the human/Na’vi hybrids, must connect to human brains to freely travel on Pandora. Jake Sully, a disabled former Marine, gains mobility through one of these Avatars and falls for a Na'vi lady. As his feelings for her deepen, he is dragged into a struggle for the survival of her planet. It collected 15.60 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 142 million USD.
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets
Harry, Ron, and Hermione are back at Hogwarts for year two. Members of the school show up terrified, and bloody inscriptions appear on the walls. The attacks continue, raising the prospect of Hogwarts' closure. It collected 17.30 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 157 million USD.
4. Bayside Shakedown 2
Wangan is once again the host of a special investigation team from headquarters, led by Superintendent Okita. Okita's rigorous methods and reliance on technology over old-fashioned police work quickly led luxurious to one fiasco after another. Bayside Shakedown 2 is the only live-action Japanese movie on this list. It collected 17.35 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 158 million USD.
3. Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone
Harry Potter believes he is a regular eleven-year-old kid, but he is mistaken. A giant named Hagrid arrives and delivers the critical news to Harry. He has the power of a magician and so he travels to Hogwarts. He meets his pals here, who will remain at his side for many years to come. Ron Weasley is the good buddy, while Hermione is the astute friend. However, Hogwarts is turning into a dark place. It collected 20.30 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 184 million USD.
2. Frozen
When their kingdom is stuck in everlasting winter, brave Anna joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer companion to locate and break the ice spell cast by Anna's sister, Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel). Despite encounters with mysterious trolls, a comical snowman (Josh Gad), terrible weather, and magic at every step on their epic quest, Anna and Kristoff bravely press ahead in a race to save their realm from winter's frigid grip. It collected 25.48 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 231 million USD.
1. Titanic
The epic, action-packed romance "Titanic" by James Cameron is set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, at the time, was the most significant moving thing ever created. She was the most luxurious liner of her day, the "ship of dreams," and eventually took almost 1,500 passengers to their deaths in the chilling cold waters of the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912. It collected 26.20 Billion Japanese Yen, which is around 238 million USD.
