One Piece Film Red has achieved immense success at the Japanese box office since its initial release on August 6th, 2022. As of November 22nd, 2023, the film has earned an astounding 20.33 billion yen (approximately US$137 million) in total. This makes it the 6th highest-grossing film of all time in Japan when not adjusting for inflation.
Among Japanese animated films, One Piece Film Red ranks 4th in terms of overall box office earnings. It has significantly outperformed earlier hit anime films such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. A key factor driving One Piece Film Red’s earnings is its strong audience reception and demand for repeat viewings.
After its initial theatrical run ended, the film had special encore screening events in October. Even during these limited encore screenings, the film managed to sell an additional 122,000 tickets and earned 159 million yen (US$1.06 million) within the first 3 days.
In total, One Piece Film Red has now sold a towering 14.74 million tickets at the Japanese box office over its entire release period. The sustained enthusiasm among fans has allowed it to shatter records and cement its place among the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time.
Its unique achievements highlight both the cultural impact of the One Piece franchise as well as the expanding market for anime films that can resonate widely with moviegoers.
One Piece Film Red Climbs To The Sixth Position, Surpassing Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
In addition to its record-breaking performance in Japan, One Piece Film Red has also found immense success globally. It is now the highest-selling and highest-grossing film in the entire One Piece franchise’s history.
The movie has sold more tickets and earned more box office revenue than any previous One Piece film. This demonstrates its unique widespread appeal compared to prior franchise installments.
Moreover, One Piece Film Red continues rising up the ranks of the most commercially successful animated films of all time in Japan and worldwide.
It has surpassed the legendary Studio Ghibli film Howl’s Moving Castle as the #5 highest-earning anime movie at the Japanese box office. Internationally, One Piece Film Red has earned the equivalent of 31.9 billion yen (approximately US$246.5 million) to date across all releasing territories.
This pushes it past Howl’s Moving Castle once again for the #4 spot globally among all anime films. The movie’s record-shattering box office numbers reaffirm the monumental popularity and influence of Eiichiro Oda’s sprawling pirate epic.
One Piece Film Red draws in both loyal fans and casual moviegoers alike. Its universal appeal across diverse audiences demonstrates the growing mainstream prominence of anime movies on the global stage.
One Piece Film Red has steadily continued ascending the record books, reaching new heights for both animated and live-action films in Japan.
Earlier this year, it tied the box office earnings of the classic Studio Ghibli anime Princess Mononoke, which held rankings as the #7 highest-grossing film and #4 top anime film of all time in Japan.
However, One Piece Film Red did not stop there. Through sustained ticket sales thanks to its beloved characters and gripping story, the movie surpassed even the records of Princess Mononoke last week. It now firmly holds the #7 spot for overall films and the #4 spot for anime movies.
Additionally, when looking at just the year 2022, One Piece Film Red emerged decisively as the top-grossing film in Japan. No other movie, animated or live-action, sold more tickets or earned higher box office returns throughout the year.
The movie’s ability to repeatedly break through ceilings and establish new benchmarks reaffirms its unique resonance with moviegoers. It indicates that the world and characters crafted by acclaimed manga artist Eiichiro Oda can drive interest on par with Japan’s most prestigious animation studios.
As the film continues its historic run, more box office records may yet fall to the Straw Hat Pirates’ thrilling theatrical adventure.
About One Piece Film RED
Shonen anime films often follow a predictable formula – the main characters visit a new location with a random powerful villain they’ve never met, who gets defeated with some flashy new combat move before they return home with everything wrapped up neatly.
It’s a formula designed to generate hype moments but results in flat, uninspired stories.
One Piece Film: Red is a Standout precisely because it defies these generic conventions. Rather than centering on a new villain of the week, it focuses on Uta, the enigmatic singing sensation who also happens to be Luffy’s childhood friend and Red-Haired Shanks’ daughter. Her character ties deeply into the show’s lore.
The movie also fuses the shonen genre with musical performance elements seamlessly through Uta’s pop idol background. This not only differentiates it visually but allows for creative storytelling punctuated by concert set pieces.
More importantly, Film: Red just embodies the spirit of One Piece well. At its core, One Piece thrives on adventure, wacky humor, and camaraderie over hard-hitting action.
Where other movies get caught up attempting to show off cool attacks, Film: Red retains the almost parody-like comedy the crew is known for. It understands fans don’t just want big sword slashes and explosions – they want to see the Straw Hats get into silly antics together.
By relying more on character, humor, and music over empty spectacle, One Piece Film: Red captures a unique exuberance and charm fitting Eiichiro Oda’s seminal pirate fantasy epic. It’s a faithful expression of the source material rather than just disposable movie hype.
