Anime Film 'Chiikawa' Holds Top Spot in South Korea for Third Straight Weekend
'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island' topped South Korea’s box office during the weekend of Oct. 30‑Nov. 1, 2026.
In Brief
- •'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island' topped South Korea’s box office during the weekend of Oct. 30‑Nov. 1, 2026.
- •It marked the film’s third consecutive week at the No. 1 position.
- •Box‑office data were supplied by KOBIS, the Korean Film Council’s tracking service.
- •The movie is distributed in Korea by Toho.
- •The achievement underscores the growing popularity of Japanese anime in the Korean market.
Why It Matters
The sustained success of 'Chiikawa' demonstrates the strong cross‑border appeal of Japanese animated features in South Korea, a market traditionally dominated by domestic productions. Its performance may influence future distribution strategies for anime studios and signal a shift in audience preferences toward international animated content.
Key Details
- Weekend Dates
- Oct. 30‑Nov. 1, 2026
- Rank
- No. 1
- Consecutive Weekends
- 3
- Source
- KOBIS (Korean Film Council)
- Distributor
- Toho
Context & Background
KOBIS, operated by the Korean Film Council, provides official box‑office data for South Korea, tracking the performance of domestic and international releases.
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