TL;DR, The second live-action Mr. Osomatsu film opened at No. 3 in Japan, selling 141,000 tickets and earning 218,240,200 yen in its first three days.

The release had been delayed after the October arrest of actor Keita Richard Kusama.

A brisk weekend in Japan’s cinemas put the second live-action Mr. Osomatsu film at No. 3.

The Mr. Osomatsu live action movie box office debut delivered 141,000 tickets and 218,240,200 yen over three days, a steady launch for a comedy sequel navigating a delayed rollout. The film still drew fans after schedule changes linked to October events around a cast member.

Its start came as other titles, from an anime re-edit to a global family juggernaut, kept competition tight across multiplexes.

New Mr. Osomatsu live-action film opens at No. 3

Opening at No. 3 nationwide, the sequel sold 141,000 tickets and grossed 218,240,200 yen from Friday to Sunday. That performance places the Mr.

Osomatsu box office on solid footing for a returning ensemble comedy. The film held its own in a weekend stacked with franchise fare.

Ae! Group performs the theme song “Dekoboko Life,” linking the release to the idol scene that amplified the first movie’s reach. The prior live-action entry, fronted by Snow Man, launched in March 2022 and broadened the anime’s audience.

This follow-up keeps that cross-media energy in play.

Context matters for a sequel. The frame mixed family tentpoles and specialty anime features, so placement signals strong interest beyond raw receipts. Viewers tracking adaptations can also compare momentum with the GTO live-action trailer and other classroom-set revivals arriving this summer.

• Debut rank: No. 3 on Japan’s weekend charts.
• Three-day frame ran Friday to Sunday for its launch.
• Admissions reached 141,000 across nationwide theaters.
• Gross totaled about 218.24 million yen before weekday holds.
• Theme song: “Dekoboko Life,” performed by idol unit Ae! Group.
• Sequel continues the slapstick ensemble tone of Osomatsu-san.
• First live-action film, led by Snow Man, opened in March 2022.

Why the Mr. Osomatsu film was delayed and Kusama’s arrest

Mr. Osomatsus second live-action outing entered the weekend chart at #3, selling 141,000 tickets and grossing 218,240,200 yen in three days. Its start follows the film delay January 9 announcement on October 28 last year.

The official website said the release moved after consultations with involved parties and due to various circumstances. The note did not cite a cause. Earlier that month, Tokyo Metropolitan Police made the Keita Richard Kusama arrest on suspicion of indecent exposure.

Kusama played Jushimatsu and is now a former member of Ae! Group. Whether that case influenced the schedule is not yet confirmed.

Taisuke Kawamura, known for the live-action Kuragehime and Nodame Cantabile Saishb Gakushd, directed the sequel, and Takayuki Takuma wrote the screenplay. Ae! Group Dekoboko Life serves as the films theme song.

That ties the project back to the franchises idol roots, even as Kusama exits the lineup. Members of Snow Man, another popular idol group from Johnny & Associates, now known as Starto Entertainment, starred in the first live-action film, which opened in March 2022. These credits give the new entry clear continuity for fans.

Competition shaped the frame. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fell to #4 in its eighth weekend with 104,590,750 yen from Friday to Sunday, and it has reached 7,519,717,110 yen in total. Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway slipped to #5 in its 10th weekend with 109,879,300 yen, and it now stands at 13,208,211,100 yen.

The re-edited Milky Subway film debuted at #9 with 42,043,500 yen in three days, while the Sakamoto Days live-action feature eased to #10 in its seventh weekend. In that field, the Mr. Osomatsu live action movie box office debut at #3 signals solid interest despite the reschedule.

How Milky☆Subway and Super Mario Galaxy moved the same weekend

Rinji Zōhatsu Milky☆Subway Kakueki Teisha Gekijō Iki, a re-edited version of the Milky☆Subway feature, opened at No. 9 with 42,043,500 yen in three days. Combined with the earlier cut, the Milky Subway box office now totals 594,535,300 yen.

The project also reached Netflix in the United States on June 1.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Japan box office held firm in its eighth weekend, easing from No. 2 to No. 4 with 104,590,750 yen for the frame.

That brings it to 7,519,717,110 yen cumulative. The sequel initially launched at No. 1 in Japan off a strong opening.

Elsewhere, the live-action Sakamoto Days slipped to No. 10 in its seventh weekend amid fresh competition. That weekend box office Japan mix ranged from boutique anime edits to global family fare.

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• Milky☆Subway’s first theatrical version opened February 6, selling 109,500 tickets.
• That initial cut earned 151,305,440 yen in its first three days.
• The re-edit compiles 12 episodes with added new content.
• Creator Yōhei Kameyama again handled direction, writing, and key production roles.
• Mario’s first three days in Japan sold 1.121 million tickets.
• Mario’s opening gross was 1,601,093,600 yen before leggy holds.
• Producers include Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto, with returning directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

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Source: ANN