Just 24 days after its Japan premiere, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island has crossed ¥9.28 billion at the Japanese box office — and Singapore fans have barely any time to catch their breath: the film opens in local cinemas this Thursday, 20 August.
¥10 Billion Now in Sight
On 17 August, Toho’s official X account (@toho_movie) confirmed the film had cleared 92.8億円 (¥9.28 billion) in revenue with 6.45 million total admissions, covering its first 24 days (24 July to 16 August). That places it at #2 on Japan’s 2026 box office chart, behind only Toy Story 5 at ¥11.67 billion — and with weekend after weekend of strong holds, the ¥10 billion milestone now looks very much within reach.
The jump comes just two days after the ¥8 billion figure we covered last week. The film adapts the Siren arc from Nagano’s beloved manga, directed by Kei Oikawa (Uma Musume: Pretty Derby the Movie) and animated by CygamesPictures. It follows Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi as they voyage to a mysterious island, only to find something far darker lurking beneath the surface.
Chiikawa Movie Singapore: In Cinemas 20 August
Distributed locally by Medialink Entertainment, Chiikawa the Movie opens across Singapore cinemas on Thursday, 20 August. Showtimes are available at Golden Village locations — check the GV app or your preferred cinema’s website now if you want a seat before the weekend crowds descend. Given how the film has performed in Japan, expect strong demand from families and the sizeable local Chiikawa fanbase alike.
GV Suntec Fans Screening — 22 August
For the full fan experience, Golden Village Suntec City is hosting a dedicated fans screening on Saturday, 22 August, with sessions at 12:00 PM, 12:15 PM, and 12:30 PM. Tickets are priced at $30 (public) and $28 (GVMC members), and each includes an exclusive A3 key visual poster (Japanese edition), a mini character charm blind pack, and a collectible ticket. Full details and booking info are in our earlier coverage.
Chiikawa the Movie can also be found listed on Manga Anime news at GameTrader.SG.