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Chiikawa film passes 18.1 billion yen and adds a seventh bonus
The first Chiikawa film has earned 18.1 billion yen after 87 days in Japanese cinemas, with 12.42 million tickets sold.
The film, called *The Secret of Mermaid Island*, opened on July 24 and tells a long story about Chiikawa and friends visiting a special island.
Its story is based on the popular Mermaid arc, created for the film under the original illustrator Nagano's supervision.
The film ranked 12th in Japan's all-time box office and was the top-grossing film released in 2026, according to the reports.
It is also earning money faster than *One Piece Film Red* did at the same point in its run.
From Oct.
24, cinemas will give moviegoers one random card from four designs, while supplies last.
The cards feature Nagano's new illustrations of characters in scenes not shown in the film.
The Chiikawa film passed 18.1 billion yen in box-office revenue after 87 days in release.
It had drawn 12.42 million viewers by October 18 and ranked 12th in Japan’s all-time box-office rankings.
The film opened on July 24 and is the first theatrical film based on the Chiikawa series.
A seventh audience bonus, a randomly distributed clear card drawn by creator Nagano, will be given out from October 24.
The cards come in four designs and will be available in limited quantities at screening cinemas.
- Who
- The film is based on the Chiikawa series, created by illustrator Nagano.
- What
- It passed 18.1 billion yen in box-office revenue after 87 days. A seventh audience bonus was also announced.
- When
- The revenue figure was recorded by October 18. The bonus distribution starts October 24, 2026.
- Where
- At cinemas in Japan showing the film.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The film opened in cinemas.
After 87 days in release, the film had reached 18.1 billion yen in revenue and 12.42 million admissions.
The seventh audience bonus was announced.
Limited-quantity distribution of the four random clear-card designs is due to begin.
- Box-office revenue
- 18.1 billion yen after 87 days
- Admissions
- 12.42 million by October 18
- Release date
- July 24, 2026
- Bonus distribution
- Starts October 24, 2026
- Bonus designs
- Four randomly distributed clear-card designs