The Korean box office remains a stronghold for Japanese anime, with Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc securing its #1 spot for a second week and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 making a powerful debut.
‘Chainsaw Man’ Maintains Dominance
The Reze Arc film, adapting a pivotal storyline from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, earned ₩4.8 billion KRW ($3.6 million) in its second week, pushing its total to ₩12 billion KRW ($9 million). Fans laud its faithful adaptation, intense action, and emotional depth, particularly in Denji and Reze’s dynamic.
‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Strikes Hard
The Jujutsu Kaisen prequel opened at #2 with ₩3.2 billion KRW ($2.4 million), fueled by hype from the anime’s Korean fanbase. Its dark themes and polished animation suggest a long box-office run.
Anime’s Box Office Reign
Korean audiences continue embracing anime hits, following Demon Slayer’s success earlier this year. Local films like Exhuma (#3) struggle to compete with anime’s momentum.
Upcoming Anime Releases
With Sword Art Online and One Piece Film: Red on the horizon, anime’s dominance in Korea shows no signs of slowing.
Final Takeaway
While Chainsaw Man holds firm, Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s strong start sets up a thrilling box-office rivalry. Anime isn’t just thriving—it’s reshaping Korea’s cinematic landscape.
— NextMinuteNews Team
