The iconic Super Mario Bros. franchise, long regarded as a household classic in the gaming industry, has dropped down to No.2 at the Japan Box Office. Stealing the spotlight is none other than Idolish 7 CG Concert, an anime concert experience that has skyrocketed to an impressive fifth position.
For decades, Super Mario Bros. has remained on top as the undisputed ruler of the Japanese gaming world. The dynamic duo of Mario and Luigi captured the hearts of millions; whether you’re at the tender age of five or blossoming at twenty-five, the Bros have always been successful in making your days better. In the first three days after the movie’s release, it sold 1.276 million tickets in Japan and earned 1.843 billion Yen (around US$13.54 million).
The power of the IDOLiSH 7 Live 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD anime concert lies in its creative blend of music, animation, and interactive elements. This experience transports fans into a dizzy world where animated idols come to life, blurring any lines between animation and reality. The concert was released on May 20 in Japan and earned 220 million Yen (around US$1.58 million) in its first weekend.
About Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. made history by becoming the first highest-grossing animated film based on a video game and is the highest-grossing movie of 2023 as of May 2023. The movie generated large amounts of views and profits across the globe, making its existence known far outside North America. It earned a whopping $500 million in NA.
The film was expected to earn a mere $125 million domestically with an additional $100 million internationally. Little did The Bros. know what was awaiting them. Blowing expectations off the roof, The Super Mario Bros. Movie earned an impressive $204 million in America and Canada, beating Sonic the Hedgehog and claiming the title of “Biggest opening weekend for a video game adaptation” and became the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever.
Internationally, the film made $172.8 million in its first weekend. The impact the franchise has had on generations is unfathomable. Every adult and kid knows of the name and continues to embrace the game throughout their life. The comfortable, home-like feeling can be experienced while playing Super Mario Bros. with your siblings and enjoying it like no tomorrow!
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IDOLiSH7- Beyond The Period
IDOLiSH7, an exciting and interesting multimedia franchise, takes the world of idol culture by storm. Combining music, gaming, and visually stunning animation, IDOLiSH7 has captivated the hearts of fans everywhere. Created by Bandai Namco Entertainment, IDOLiSh7 first debuted as a mobile rhythm game in 2015 and quickly gained popularity, leading to manga, novel, and anime adaptations.
In the immersive world of IDOLish7, players roleplay as Tsumugi Takanashi, a young and inexperienced manager tasked with the arduous task of developing an idol group. As the daughter of the agency’s owner, Tsumugi takes on the responsibility of guiding and mentoring the seven members of Idolish7, each possessing their distinctive qualities and life stories.
Balancing the difficulties of the industry and the dreams of the aspiring idols, Tsumugi needs to make it big in the entertainment ‘biz.’
The concert debuted on May 20 in Japan with the screening of the “Day 1” version, and the “Day 2” version was screened on May 21. The 16 cast members of the IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, Re: vale, and ŹOOL groups made a comeback from the game and anime series. The anime concert was directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, the screenplay was handled by Bunta Tsushimi, Arina Tanemura designed the characters, and finally, Eiji Inomoto played the chief CG director role.
Idol culture reached great extents with the existence of IDOLiSH7, and it looks like the franchise is on its way to achieving new heights.
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