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Japanese Box Office 2013: Highest-Grossing Japanese Movies

The Wind Rises (2013) is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie released in 2013, with $137.1M worldwide, ahead of Wolf Children (2013) at $55.3M and Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013) at $42.8M. 67 Japanese-language films released in 2013 report a worldwide gross, $724M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 28% on 2012, whose releases took $1B. By genre, Drama leads with $427.1M across 34 Japanese releases.

2013 releases with a gross
67
combined worldwide
$724M
film crossed $100M
1
vs 2012
−28%
The Wind Rises (2013) movie poster #1 of 67
#1 Japanese-language movie of 2013

The Wind Rises (2013)

2013 · Biography, Drama

$137.1M worldwide · 19% of the chart's total

$5.2M US & Canada · 4% $131.9M elsewhere · 96%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Japanese Hits of 2013?

The Wind Rises (2013) leads with $137.1M, 19% of the total. The top 5 together took $304M, 42% of what all 67 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Wind Rises (2013) movie poster Number 1
    $137.1M The Wind Rises (2013)
    $5.2M US & Canada · 4% $131.9M elsewhere · 96%
  2. Wolf Children (2013) movie poster Number 2
    $55.3M Wolf Children (2013)
    $258.3K US & Canada · <1% $55M elsewhere · 100%
  3. Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013) movie poster Number 3
    $42.8M Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013) movie poster Number 4
    $36.3M Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Midsummer’s Equation (2013) movie poster Number 5
    $32.5M Midsummer’s Equation (2013)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Japanese Release of 2013, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 67. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2013.

  1. 1 The Wind Rises (2013) movie poster
    The Wind Rises (2013) Nov 8, 2013 · Biography, Drama $137.1M worldwide
    Nov 8, 2013 US and Canada: $5.2M Rest of the world: $131.9M Worldwide: $137.1M
  2. 2 Wolf Children (2013) movie poster
    Wolf Children (2013) Sep 27, 2013 · Drama, Fantasy $55.3M worldwide
    Sep 27, 2013 US and Canada: $258.3K Rest of the world: $55M Worldwide: $55.3M
  3. 3 Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013) movie poster
    Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013) Mar 9, 2013 · Adventure, Animation $42.8M worldwide
    Mar 9, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.8M
  4. 4 Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013) movie poster
    Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013) Apr 19, 2013 · Drama, Action $36.3M worldwide
    Apr 19, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.3M
  5. 5 Midsummer’s Equation (2013) movie poster
    Midsummer’s Equation (2013) Jun 28, 2013 · Drama, Crime $32.5M worldwide
    Jun 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.5M
  6. 6 The After-Dinner Mysteries (2013) movie poster
    The After-Dinner Mysteries (2013) Oct 30, 2013 · Drama, Mystery $32.2M worldwide
    Oct 30, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.2M
  7. 7 The Kiyosu Conference (2013) movie poster
    The Kiyosu Conference (2013) Nov 9, 2013 · Comedy, Drama $28.3M worldwide
    Nov 9, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.3M
  8. 8 Platinum Data (2013) movie poster
    Platinum Data (2013) Mar 16, 2013 · Thriller, Sci-Fi $26.1M worldwide
    Mar 16, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1M
  9. 9 Strawberry Night (2013) movie poster
    Strawberry Night (2013) Jan 25, 2013 · Thriller $21.9M worldwide
    Jan 25, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.9M
  10. 10 The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji (2013) movie poster
    The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji (2013) Nov 15, 2013 · Comedy, Action $20.4M worldwide
    Nov 15, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.4M
  11. 11 Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) movie poster
    Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) Dec 6, 2013 · Mystery, Thriller $19.6M worldwide
    Dec 6, 2013 US and Canada: $375.6K Rest of the world: $19.2M Worldwide: $19.6M
  12. 12 Shield of Straw (2013) movie poster
    Shield of Straw (2013) Apr 25, 2013 · Crime, Thriller $17.9M worldwide
    Apr 25, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.9M
  13. 13 Tokyo Family (2013) movie poster
    Tokyo Family (2013) Jan 18, 2013 · Drama $17.4M worldwide
    Jan 18, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.4M
  14. 14 Library Wars (2013) movie poster
    Library Wars (2013) Apr 27, 2013 · Fantasy, Romance $16.8M worldwide
    Apr 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.8M
  15. 15 The Liar and His Lover (2013) movie poster
    The Liar and His Lover (2013) Dec 14, 2013 · Romance, Music $16M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16M
  16. 16 Gintama: The Movie 2: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya (2013) movie poster
    Gintama: The Movie 2: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya (2013) Jul 4, 2013 · Animation, Action $16M worldwide
    Jul 4, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16M
  17. 17 Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013) movie poster
    Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013) Jan 12, 2013 · Animation, Adventure $12.7M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.7M
  18. 18 Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013) movie poster
    Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013) Aug 3, 2013 · Fantasy, Adventure $12M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12M
  19. 19 Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends from the Heart (2013) movie poster
    Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends from the Heart (2013) Mar 15, 2013 · Adventure, Family $10.6M worldwide
    Mar 15, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.6M
  20. 20 The Complex (2013) movie poster
    The Complex (2013) Jan 27, 2013 · Horror $9.8M worldwide
    Jan 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8M
  21. 21 Miracle Apples (2013) movie poster
    Miracle Apples (2013) Jun 8, 2013 · Drama $9.7M worldwide
    Jun 8, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7M
  22. 22 Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z (2013) movie poster
    Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z (2013) Apr 27, 2013 · Action, Adventure $9M worldwide
    Apr 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9M
  23. 23 Sadako 3D 2 (2013) movie poster
    Sadako 3D 2 (2013) Aug 30, 2013 · Horror $8.4M worldwide
    Aug 30, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4M
  24. 24 The Great Passage (2013) movie poster
    The Great Passage (2013) Apr 13, 2013 · Drama $7.4M worldwide
    Apr 13, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4M
  25. 25 Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls (2013) movie poster
    Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls (2013) Jul 22, 2013 · Drama, Romance $7.1M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M
  26. 26 Ask This of Rikyu (2013) movie poster
    Ask This of Rikyu (2013) Sep 1, 2013 · Romance, Drama $7M worldwide
    Sep 1, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  27. 27 Unforgiven (2013) movie poster
    Unforgiven (2013) Sep 6, 2013 · Drama, Crime $6.8M worldwide
    Sep 6, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  28. 28 Hospitality Department (2013) movie poster
    Hospitality Department (2013) May 11, 2013 · Comedy, Drama $6.3M worldwide
    May 11, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  29. 29 7 Days of Himawari & Her Puppies (2013) movie poster
    7 Days of Himawari & Her Puppies (2013) Mar 15, 2013 · Drama $5.5M worldwide
    Mar 15, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M
  30. 30 A Tale of Samurai Cooking (2013) movie poster
    A Tale of Samurai Cooking (2013) Dec 14, 2013 · History, Drama $5M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M
  31. 31 Judge (2013) movie poster
    Judge (2013) Nov 9, 2013 · Crime, Drama $4.9M worldwide
    Nov 9, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  32. 32 Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013) movie poster
    Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013) Apr 20, 2013 · Animation, Sci-Fi $4.8M worldwide
    Apr 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M
  33. 33 A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion (2013) movie poster
    A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion (2013) Feb 23, 2013 · Fantasy, Animation $4.7M worldwide
    Feb 23, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M
  34. 34 Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie (2013) movie poster
    Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie (2013) Jan 19, 2013 · Sci-Fi, Action $4.4M worldwide
    Jan 19, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  35. 35 Beyond the Memories (2013) movie poster
    Beyond the Memories (2013) Oct 26, 2013 · Romance $4.3M worldwide
    Oct 26, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
  36. 36 Gatchaman (2013) movie poster
    Gatchaman (2013) Aug 24, 2013 · Action, Sci-Fi $4M worldwide
    Aug 24, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  37. 37 Real (2013) movie poster
    Real (2013) Jun 1, 2013 · Sci-Fi, Thriller $3.8M worldwide
    Jun 1, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  38. 38 Yellow Elephant (2013) movie poster
    Yellow Elephant (2013) Feb 2, 2013 · Drama, Romance $3.7M worldwide
    Feb 2, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  39. 39 Oshin (2013) movie poster
    Oshin (2013) Oct 12, 2013 · Drama $3.4M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  40. 40 I’ll Give It My All… Tomorrow (2013) movie poster
    I’ll Give It My All… Tomorrow (2013) Jun 15, 2013 · Comedy $2.9M worldwide
    Jun 15, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  41. 41 The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians (2013) movie poster
    The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians (2013) Mar 22, 2013 · Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  42. 42 Maruyama, the Middle Schooler (2013) movie poster
    Maruyama, the Middle Schooler (2013) Apr 18, 2013 · Family, Drama $2.4M worldwide
    Apr 18, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  43. 43 Documentary of AKB48 No Flower Without Rain (2013) movie poster
    Documentary of AKB48 No Flower Without Rain (2013) Feb 1, 2013 · Music, Documentary $2.3M worldwide
    Feb 1, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
  44. 44 Kid’s Police (2013) movie poster
    Kid’s Police (2013) Mar 20, 2013 · Family, Comedy $2.2M worldwide
    Mar 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  45. 45 It All Began When I Met You (2013) movie poster
    It All Began When I Met You (2013) Nov 22, 2013 · Romance $2.1M worldwide
    Nov 22, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  46. 46 It's Me, It's Me (2013) movie poster
    It's Me, It's Me (2013) Nov 8, 2013 · Sci-Fi, Drama $2M worldwide
    Nov 8, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  47. 47 Toriko the Movie: Secret Recipe of Gourmet God! (2013) movie poster
    Toriko the Movie: Secret Recipe of Gourmet God! (2013) Jul 27, 2013 · Action, Adventure $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  48. 48 Ninja Kids!!! Summer Mission Impossible (2013) movie poster
    Ninja Kids!!! Summer Mission Impossible (2013) Jul 6, 2013 · Comedy, Action $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 6, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  49. 49 RoomMate (2013) movie poster
    RoomMate (2013) Nov 9, 2013 · Horror, Thriller $1.8M worldwide
    Nov 9, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  50. 50 The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel - Extra Chorus (2013) movie poster
    The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel - Extra Chorus (2013) Sep 28, 2013 · Animation, Sci-Fi $1.7M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
Gross bands

How Many 2013 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 67 films crossed $100M and took $137.1M between them, 19% of the total. 48 films, 72% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 1 film, 1% of the list $137.1M · 19% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 18 films, 27% of the list $434.5M · 60% of the gross
  • Under $10M 48 films, 72% of the list $152.4M · 21% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2013 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $197.2M from 9 films, led by The Wind Rises (2013). May was the quietest month ($6.3M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Strawberry Night (2013) $67.6M Strawberry Night (2013)
  2. February Feb A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion (2013) $12.9M A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion (2013)
  3. March Mar Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013) $90.5M Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013)
  4. April Apr Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013) $96.2M Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013)
  5. May May Hospitality Department (2013) $6.3M Hospitality Department (2013)
  6. June Jun Midsummer’s Equation (2013) $49.3M Midsummer’s Equation (2013)
  7. July Jul Gintama: The Movie 2: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya (2013) $26.9M Gintama: The Movie 2: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya (2013)
  8. August Aug Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013) $24.4M Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013)
  9. September Sep Wolf Children (2013) $71.2M Wolf Children (2013)
  10. October Oct The After-Dinner Mysteries (2013) $41.1M The After-Dinner Mysteries (2013)
  11. November Nov The Wind Rises (2013) $197.2M The Wind Rises (2013)
  12. December Dec Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) $40.5M Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013)
Last 10 years

How Does 2013 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2012 earned the most: $1B from 69 films, led by Brave Hearts: Umizaru (2012). 2013 took $724M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2004 37 films 37 $278.1M – Be with You (2004) $46.6M
2005 53 films · +56% 53 $433.5M +56% Yamato (2005) $39.3M
2006 62 films · +31% 62 $565.9M +31% Tales from Earthsea (2006) $68.7M
2007 72 films · −21% 72 $447.9M −21% Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 (2007) $42.3M
2008 46 films · +18% 46 $529.3M +18% Suspect X (2008) $54.8M
2009 59 films · +71% 59 $903.9M +71% Ponyo (2009) $206.3M
2010 69 films · +6% 69 $955.6M +6% Umizaru 3: The Last Message (2010) $98.7M
2011 64 films · −12% 64 $844M −12% Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2011) $60.6M
2012 69 films · +19% 69 $1B +19% Brave Hearts: Umizaru (2012) $91.9M
2013 67 films · −28% 67 $724M −28% The Wind Rises (2013) $137.1M
By genre

Which Japanese Genres Earned the Most in 2013?

Drama took $427.1M across 34 films, 59% of the total, ahead of Animation ($345.6M) and Romance ($203.4M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2013 Japanese Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $427.1M
    34 films · #1 The Wind Rises (2013)
  2. Animation $345.6M
    17 films · #1 The Wind Rises (2013)
  3. Romance $203.4M
    14 films · #1 The Wind Rises (2013)
  4. Fantasy $180.8M
    13 films · #1 Wolf Children (2013)
  5. Action $162.8M
    21 films · #1 Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013)
  6. History $149M
    3 films · #1 The Wind Rises (2013)
  7. Comedy $145.9M
    16 films · #1 Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013)
  8. Biography $137.1M
    1 film · #1 The Wind Rises (2013)
  9. War $137.1M
    1 film · #1 The Wind Rises (2013)
  10. Sci-Fi $116.2M
    14 films · #1 Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013)
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 2013: 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 67 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie in 2013?

The Wind Rises (2013) leads with $137.1M worldwide, $5.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Wolf Children (2013) at $55.3M and Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013) at $42.8M.

How much did Japanese-language movies released in 2013 earn?

67 Japanese-language films released in 2013 report a worldwide gross, $724M in all, or $10.8M per film on average. 2012 releases took $1B.

How many Japanese-language movies released in 2013 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Wind Rises (2013) with $137.1M.

How much of the 2013 Japanese box office came from the US and Canada?

$6.1M of the $724M total, or <1%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 62 films of the 67 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2013 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 2013. 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 2013 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.