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Japanese Box Office 2006: Highest-Grossing Japanese Movies

Tales from Earthsea (2006) is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie released in 2006, with $68.7M worldwide, ahead of Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) at $60.6M and Suite Dreams (2006) at $48.1M. 61 Japanese-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $565.6M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 30% on 2005, whose releases took $433.5M. By genre, Drama leads with $312.5M across 34 Japanese releases.

2006 releases with a gross
61
combined worldwide
$565.6M
Tales from Earthsea (2006), the #1
$68.7M
vs 2005
+30%
Tales from Earthsea (2006) movie poster #1 of 61
#1 Japanese-language movie of 2006

Tales from Earthsea (2006)

2006 · Fantasy, Animation

$68.7M worldwide · 12% of the chart's total

$48.7K US & Canada · <1% $68.7M elsewhere · 100%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Japanese Hits of 2006?

Tales from Earthsea (2006) leads with $68.7M, 12% of the total. The top 5 together took $259.1M, 46% of what all 61 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Tales from Earthsea (2006) movie poster Number 1
    $68.7M Tales from Earthsea (2006)
    $48.7K US & Canada · <1% $68.7M elsewhere · 100%
  2. Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) movie poster Number 2
    $60.6M Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Suite Dreams (2006) movie poster Number 3
    $48.1M Suite Dreams (2006)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Death Note: The Last Name (2006) movie poster Number 4
    $47.9M Death Note: The Last Name (2006)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Love and Honor (2006) movie poster Number 5
    $33.8M Love and Honor (2006)
    $60.9K US & Canada · <1% $33.7M elsewhere · 100%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Japanese Release of 2006, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 61. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2006.

  1. 1 Tales from Earthsea (2006) movie poster
    Tales from Earthsea (2006) Jul 29, 2006 · Fantasy, Animation $68.7M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2006 US and Canada: $48.7K Rest of the world: $68.7M Worldwide: $68.7M
  2. 2 Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) movie poster
    Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) May 6, 2006 · Drama, Action $60.6M worldwide
    May 6, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $60.6M
  3. 3 Suite Dreams (2006) movie poster
    Suite Dreams (2006) Jan 14, 2006 · Comedy, Romance $48.1M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $48.1M
  4. 4 Death Note: The Last Name (2006) movie poster
    Death Note: The Last Name (2006) Oct 16, 2006 · Thriller, Mystery $47.9M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $47.9M
  5. 5 Love and Honor (2006) movie poster
    Love and Honor (2006) Dec 1, 2006 · Drama, Romance $33.8M worldwide
    Dec 1, 2006 US and Canada: $60.9K Rest of the world: $33.7M Worldwide: $33.8M
  6. 6 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) movie poster
    Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) Jul 15, 2006 · Family, Animation $27.6M worldwide
    Jul 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.6M
  7. 7 Detective Conan: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2006) movie poster
    Detective Conan: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2006) Apr 15, 2006 · Mystery, Animation $26.3M worldwide
    Apr 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.3M
  8. 8 Tears for You (2006) movie poster
    Tears for You (2006) Sep 30, 2006 · Drama $25.3M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.3M
  9. 9 Trick: The Movie 2 (2006) movie poster
    Trick: The Movie 2 (2006) Jun 10, 2006 · Crime, Mystery $16.5M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.5M
  10. 10 Star Reformer (2006) movie poster
    Star Reformer (2006) Feb 25, 2006 · Romance, Drama $16.4M worldwide
    Feb 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.4M
  11. 11 The Great Yokai War (2006) movie poster
    The Great Yokai War (2006) Jun 30, 2006 · Adventure, Fantasy $15.8M worldwide
    Jun 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.8M
  12. 12 Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace (2006) movie poster
    Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace (2006) Dec 23, 2006 · Drama, History $15.7M worldwide
    Dec 23, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.7M
  13. 13 Helen the Baby Fox (2006) movie poster
    Helen the Baby Fox (2006) Mar 18, 2006 · Comedy, Drama $13.7M worldwide
    Mar 18, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.7M
  14. 14 Brave Story (2006) movie poster
    Brave Story (2006) May 22, 2006 · Animation, Mystery $11.4M worldwide
    May 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.4M
  15. 15 Udon (2006) movie poster
    Udon (2006) Aug 26, 2006 · Comedy, Drama $10.4M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.4M
  16. 16 Nana 2 (2006) movie poster
    Nana 2 (2006) Dec 9, 2006 · Romance, Drama $9.6M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.6M
  17. 17 Memories of Matsuko (2006) movie poster
    Memories of Matsuko (2006) May 27, 2006 · Drama, Comedy $9.6M worldwide
    May 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.6M
  18. 18 Check It Out, Yo! (2006) movie poster
    Check It Out, Yo! (2006) Apr 22, 2006 · Drama, Music $8.7M worldwide
    Apr 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
  19. 19 The Professor and His Beloved Equation (2006) movie poster
    The Professor and His Beloved Equation (2006) Jan 21, 2006 · Drama, Family $8.3M worldwide
    Jan 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M
  20. 20 The Letters (2006) movie poster
    The Letters (2006) Nov 3, 2006 · Drama $8.3M worldwide
    Nov 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M
  21. 21 Midnight Sun (2006) movie poster
    Midnight Sun (2006) Jun 17, 2006 · Drama $7.6M worldwide
    Jun 17, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.6M
  22. 22 One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle (2006) movie poster
    One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle (2006) Mar 4, 2006 · Action, Adventure $7.2M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
  23. 23 Murder of the Inugami Clan (2006) movie poster
    Murder of the Inugami Clan (2006) Dec 16, 2006 · Thriller, Mystery $6.3M worldwide
    Dec 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  24. 24 Sakuran (2006) movie poster
    Sakuran (2006) Dec 7, 2006 · History, Drama $6.2M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  25. 25 Heavenly Forest (2006) movie poster
    Heavenly Forest (2006) Oct 28, 2006 · Romance, Drama $5.9M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
  26. 26 Mushi-Shi: The Movie (2006) movie poster
    Mushi-Shi: The Movie (2006) Sep 8, 2006 · Fantasy $4.3M worldwide
    Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
  27. 27 The Laws of Eternity (2006) movie poster
    The Laws of Eternity (2006) Sep 30, 2006 · Fantasy, Animation $4.2M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M
  28. 28 Christmas on July 24th Avenue (2006) movie poster
    Christmas on July 24th Avenue (2006) Nov 3, 2006 · Drama, Romance $3.9M worldwide
    Nov 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  29. 29 Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2006) movie poster
    Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2006) Sep 1, 2006 · Drama $3.8M worldwide
    Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $252.3K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $3.8M
  30. 30 Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers (2006) movie poster
    Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers (2006) Sep 16, 2006 · Adventure, Action $3.6M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  31. 31 Rough (2006) movie poster
    Rough (2006) Aug 26, 2006 · Comedy, Drama $3.4M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  32. 32 Sea Without Exit (2006) movie poster
    Sea Without Exit (2006) Sep 16, 2006 · War $3M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  33. 33 M (2006) movie poster
    M (2006) Oct 27, 2006 · Drama, Action $2.9M worldwide
    Oct 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  34. 34 Azumi (2006) movie poster
    Azumi (2006) Jul 21, 2006 · Action, Adventure $2.9M worldwide
    Jul 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  35. 35 Gamera the Brave (2006) movie poster
    Gamera the Brave (2006) Nov 11, 2006 · Sci-Fi, Action $2.7M worldwide
    Nov 11, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  36. 36 Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love (2006) movie poster
    Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love (2006) Mar 11, 2006 · Animation, Action $2.4M worldwide
    Mar 11, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  37. 37 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation III: Love is the Pulse of the Stars (2006) movie poster
    Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation III: Love is the Pulse of the Stars (2006) Mar 4, 2006 · Animation, War $2.2M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  38. 38 Ghost Train (2006) movie poster
    Ghost Train (2006) Sep 30, 2006 · Horror $1.9M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  39. 39 Honey and Clover (2006) movie poster
    Honey and Clover (2006) Jul 22, 2006 · Drama, Romance $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  40. 40 Catch a Wave (2006) movie poster
    Catch a Wave (2006) Apr 29, 2006 · Action, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  41. 41 Love My Life (2006) movie poster
    Love My Life (2006) Dec 9, 2006 · Drama, Romance $1.2M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  42. 42 A Cheerful Gang Turns the Earth (2006) movie poster
    A Cheerful Gang Turns the Earth (2006) May 13, 2006 · Drama, Crime $908.3K worldwide
    May 13, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $908.3K
  43. 43 Tokyo Friends: The Movie (2006) movie poster
    Tokyo Friends: The Movie (2006) Aug 12, 2006 · Drama, Romance $728K worldwide
    Aug 12, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $728K
  44. 44 Rainbow Song (2006) movie poster
    Rainbow Song (2006) Oct 28, 2006 · Drama, Romance $634.6K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $634.6K
  45. 45 Death Water (2006) movie poster
    Death Water (2006) May 26, 2006 · Mystery, Drama $512.7K worldwide
    May 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $512.7K
  46. 46 Granny Gabai (2006) movie poster
    Granny Gabai (2006) Jun 2, 2006 $489.6K worldwide
    Jun 2, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $489.6K
  47. 47 Retribution (2006) movie poster
    Retribution (2006) Sep 3, 2006 · Horror, Thriller $394.6K worldwide
    Sep 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $394.6K
  48. 48 Sway (2006) movie poster
    Sway (2006) Jul 8, 2006 · Crime, Drama $309.7K worldwide
    Jul 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $309.7K
  49. 49 Stolen (2006) movie poster
    Stolen (2006) Apr 21, 2006 · Documentary $132.6K worldwide
    Apr 21, 2006 US and Canada: $132.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $132.6K
  50. 50 Linda Linda Linda (2006) movie poster
    Linda Linda Linda (2006) Nov 10, 2006 · Drama, Comedy $68.6K worldwide
    Nov 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $68.6K
Gross bands

How Many 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 61 films reached $100M. 46 films, 75% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $565.6M total.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 15 films, 25% of the list $438.2M · 77% of the gross
  • Under $10M 46 films, 75% of the list $127.5M · 23% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2006 Earned the Most?

July releases took the most, $101.4M from 5 films, led by Tales from Earthsea (2006). August was the quietest month ($14.5M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Suite Dreams (2006) $56.4M Suite Dreams (2006)
  2. February Feb Star Reformer (2006) $16.4M Star Reformer (2006)
  3. March Mar Helen the Baby Fox (2006) $25.6M Helen the Baby Fox (2006)
  4. April Apr Detective Conan: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2006) $36.3M Detective Conan: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2006)
  5. May May Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) $83.1M Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006)
  6. June Jun Trick: The Movie 2 (2006) $40.4M Trick: The Movie 2 (2006)
  7. July Jul Tales from Earthsea (2006) $101.4M Tales from Earthsea (2006)
  8. August Aug Udon (2006) $14.5M Udon (2006)
  9. September Sep Tears for You (2006) $46.3M Tears for You (2006)
  10. October Oct Death Note: The Last Name (2006) $57.5M Death Note: The Last Name (2006)
  11. November Nov The Letters (2006) $14.9M The Letters (2006)
  12. December Dec Love and Honor (2006) $72.8M Love and Honor (2006)
Last 10 years

How Does 2006 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2006 earned the most: $565.6M from 61 films, led by Tales from Earthsea (2006).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1997 5 films 5 $40.9M – Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) $22.6M
1998 7 films · −96% 7 $1.7M −96% Cube (1998) $565.7K
1999 4 films · +9366% 4 $164.1M +9366% Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! (1999) $163.6M
2000 13 films · −90% 13 $16.3M −90% Godzilla 2000 (2000) $12.9M
2001 10 films · +573% 10 $109.4M +573% Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) $68.4M
2002 23 films · +49% 23 $162.9M +49% The Cat Returns (2002) $54.7M
2003 29 films · +125% 29 $366.5M +125% Bayside Shakedown 2 (2003) $155.1M
2004 37 films · −24% 37 $278.1M −24% Be with You (2004) $46.6M
2005 53 films · +56% 53 $433.5M +56% Yamato (2005) $39.3M
2006 61 films · +30% 61 $565.6M +30% Tales from Earthsea (2006) $68.7M
By genre

Which Japanese Genres Earned the Most in 2006?

Drama took $312.5M across 34 films, 55% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($170M) and Fantasy ($165.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2006 Japanese Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $312.5M
    34 films · #1 Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006)
  2. Adventure $170M
    13 films · #1 Tales from Earthsea (2006)
  3. Fantasy $165.1M
    12 films · #1 Tales from Earthsea (2006)
  4. Animation $150.1M
    9 films · #1 Tales from Earthsea (2006)
  5. Comedy $139.5M
    13 films · #1 Suite Dreams (2006)
  6. Romance $130.3M
    12 films · #1 Suite Dreams (2006)
  7. Action $113.5M
    12 films · #1 Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006)
  8. Mystery $109.4M
    9 films · #1 Death Note: The Last Name (2006)
  9. Thriller $60.5M
    6 films · #1 Death Note: The Last Name (2006)
  10. Family $54.4M
    4 films · #1 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
Archive

Japanese Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1936 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2023 leads with $1.6B, led by The Boy and the Heron (2023).

2020s 7 years · $6.3B
2010s 10 years · $8.1B
2000s 10 years · $3.8B
1990s 10 years · $242.4M
1980s 8 years · $115.3M
1970s 8 years · $763.7K
1960s 10 years · $649K
1950s 9 years · $1.1M
1940s 3 years · $863.9K
1930s 2 years · $23.9K
FAQ

Japanese Box Office 2006: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 61 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie in 2006?

Tales from Earthsea (2006) leads with $68.7M worldwide, $48.7K of it in the US & Canada. Next come Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) at $60.6M and Suite Dreams (2006) at $48.1M.

How much did Japanese-language movies released in 2006 earn?

61 Japanese-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $565.6M in all, or $9.3M per film on average. 2005 releases took $433.5M.

How many Japanese-language movies released in 2006 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Tales from Earthsea (2006), earned $68.7M.

How much of the 2006 Japanese box office came from the US and Canada?

$500.5K of the $565.6M total, or <1%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 56 films of the 61 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2006 Japanese box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2006. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the 2006 Japanese box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.