#1 of 10 #1 Japanese-language movie of September 2014
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014)
2014 · Fantasy, Action
$41.9M worldwide · 74% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Japanese box office · September 2014
Japanese Box Office, September 2014: Top-Grossing Releases
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie released in September 2014, with $41.9M worldwide, ahead of Lady Maiko (2014) at $6.1M and Snow on The Blades (2014) at $5M. 10 Japanese-language films released in September 2014 report a worldwide gross, $56.3M in all. That is down 84% on August 2014, whose releases took $346.3M. By genre, Action leads with $48.3M across 4 Japanese releases.
- September 2014 releases with a gross
- 10
- combined worldwide
- $56.3M
- Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014), the #1
- $41.9M
- vs August 2014
- −84%
#1 of 10 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Japanese Hits of September 2014?
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) leads with $41.9M, 74% of the total. The top 5 together took $55.1M, 98% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Japanese Release of September 2014, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in September 2014.
- 1 Sep 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.9M
- 2 Sep 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.1M
- 3 Sep 20, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M
- 4 Sep 6, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
- 5 Sep 19, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $914.7K
- 6
Sep 26, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $881.3K - 7
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone (2014) Sep 6, 2014 · Action, Animation $205.1K worldwideSep 6, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $205.1K - 8
Sep 7, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $85.3K - 9
Sep 29, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.8K - 10
Sep 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.5K
Gross bands
How Many September 2014 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 10 films reached $100M. 9 films, 90% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $56.3M total.
74% 26%
- $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 1 film, 10% of the list $41.9M · 74% of the gross
- Under $10M 9 films, 90% of the list $14.4M · 26% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 2014 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 37 (Sep 7–13) took $48.1M, led by Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 In the Hero (2014) $1.4M In the Hero (2014)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 7–13 Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) $48.1M Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 14–20 Snow on The Blades (2014) $5.9M Snow on The Blades (2014)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 21–27 Fatal Frame (2014) $881.3K Fatal Frame (2014)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 The Furthest End Awaits (2014) $23.8K The Furthest End Awaits (2014)
Earlier years
How Does September 2014 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 2010 earned the most: $128.6M from 4 films, led by Umizaru 3: The Last Message (2010). September 2014 took $56.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2005 4 films | 4 | $53.2M | – | Nana (2005) $34.7M |
| September 2006 10 films · −9% | 10 | $48.4M | −9% | Tears for You (2006) $25.3M |
| September 2007 4 films · −83% | 4 | $8.4M | −83% | Closed Note (2007) $7.5M |
| September 2008 5 films · +295% | 5 | $33.1M | +295% | Paco and the Magical Book (2008) $22.7M |
| September 2009 6 films · +22% | 6 | $40.5M | +22% | Ballad (2009) $19.4M |
| September 2010 4 films · +218% | 4 | $128.6M | +218% | Umizaru 3: The Last Message (2010) $98.7M |
| September 2011 3 films · −75% | 3 | $32.5M | −75% | Love Strikes! (2011) $27.7M |
| September 2012 4 films · +219% | 4 | $103.7M | +219% | Bayside Shakedown the Final: The New Hope (2012) $72.9M |
| September 2013 5 films · −31% | 5 | $71.2M | −31% | Wolf Children (2013) $55.3M |
| September 2014 10 films · −21% | 10 | $56.3M | −21% | Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) $41.9M |
By genre
Which Japanese Genres Earned the Most in September 2014?
Action took $48.3M across 4 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($41.9M) and Fantasy ($41.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
September 2014 Japanese Box Office by Genre
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Action $48.3M4 films · #1 Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) -
Adventure $41.9M1 film · #1 Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) -
Fantasy $41.9M1 film · #1 Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) -
Drama $11.2M5 films · #1 Lady Maiko (2014) -
Comedy $7.4M3 films · #1 Lady Maiko (2014) -
Music $6.1M1 film · #1 Lady Maiko (2014) -
History $5M1 film · #1 Snow on The Blades (2014) -
Animation $1.1M2 films · #1 Yowamushi Pedal Re:RIDE (2014) -
Horror $881.3K1 film · #1 Fatal Frame (2014) -
Crime $205.1K1 film · #1 Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone (2014)
Archive
Japanese Box Office in 2014, Month by Month
The months of 2014 with their totals: August leads with $346.3M, led by Stand by Me Doraemon (2014).
- January $58.9M #1 Like Father, Like Son (2014)
- February $31.4M #1 I Just Wanna Hug You (2014)
- March $45.4M #1 The Snow White Murder Case (2014)
- April $54.6M #1 Thermae Romae II (2014)
- May $22M #1 A Bolt from the Blue (2014)
- June $26.3M #1 Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary (2014)
- July $48.7M #1 Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
- August $346.3M #1 Stand by Me Doraemon (2014)
- September $56.3M #1 Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014)
- October $36.6M #1 The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2014)
- November $21M #1 Parasyte: Part 1 (2014)
- December $2.2M #1 The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days in History (2014)
FAQ
Japanese Box Office September 2014: 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 10 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie in September 2014?
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) leads with $41.9M worldwide. Next come Lady Maiko (2014) at $6.1M and Snow on The Blades (2014) at $5M.
How much did Japanese-language movies released in September 2014 earn?
10 Japanese-language films released in September 2014 report a worldwide gross, $56.3M in all, or $5.6M per film on average. August 2014 releases took $346.3M.
How many Japanese-language movies released in September 2014 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014), earned $41.9M.
How is the September 2014 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 September 2014. 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 September 2014 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.