Here are the 15 Highest-Grossing Anime Films of All Time

People are certainly already familiar with anime. This entertainment from the Land of the Rising Sun has expanded widely and is very popular in the international market. Of the many anime films, some have earned significantly more than others.

Based on gamerant.com, here is a list of the ten highest-grossing anime films to date.

1. Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train (US$410 Million or Rp 5.82 Trillion (Exchange rate Rp 14,200/US$))

First place is occupied by the anime film titled Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, with earnings reaching US$456 million or Rp 5.82 trillion. This anime film, a direct sequel to the 2019 television anime series, was directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable.

2. Your Name (US$357 Million or Rp 5.07 Trillion)

Your Name brought a fresh perspective to the Japanese animation industry and the romantic-fantasy genre. The anime film focuses not only on the storyline but also on advanced animation technology. This film also propelled the name of Makoto Shinkai, who is called the successor to Studio Ghibli animators.

3. Spirited Away (US$355 Million or Rp 5.04 Trillion)

Spirited Away is considered the most successful film produced by Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki. Since its release in 2001, Spirited Away has won the Best Animated Film award at the 75th Academy Awards.

4. Howl’s Moving Castle (US$236 Million or Rp 3.35 Trillion)

Howl’s Moving Castle was released by Studio Ghibli after Spirited Away achieved worldwide success. This anime earned Rp 3.35 trillion, partly due to its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

5. Ponyo (US$204 Million or Rp 2.89 Trillion)

Ponyo was released in 2008 by Studio Ghibli and directed by Makoto Shinkai. This film tells the story of Ponyo, a fish that washes ashore and is rescued by a 5-year-old boy.

6. Weathering with You (US$193 Million or Rp 2.74 Trillion)

Weathering with You is one of Makoto Shinkai's popular and financially successful films. This anime film was shown in 140 countries and received several awards, including international awards.

7. Stand by me: Doraemon (US$183 Million or Rp 2.6 Trillion)

Doraemon is an anime that is already familiar to Indonesian audiences. Doraemon has transformed from an anime series into a familiar icon in various places, including Indonesia. This film also won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year at the 38th Japan Academy Prize.

8. Princess Mononoke (US$169 Million or Rp 2.4 Trillion)

Princess Mononoke is a film produced by Studio Ghibli and is one of the iconic films from the studio created by Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata, and Yasuyoshi Tokuma. This 1997 anime film was the highest-grossing Japanese feature film in 1997.

9. Pokemon: The First Movie (US$163 Million or Rp 2.31 Trillion)

This film is the highest-grossing Pokémon film, earning US$163 million or Rp 2.31 trillion. This film tells the story of a researcher named Dr. Fuji who tries to create the strongest Pokémon, Mewtwo.

10. The Secret World of Arriety (US$149 Million or Rp 2.11 Trillion)

The Secret World of Arriety is a Studio Ghibli film released in 2010. This film has a fairly simple plot but is very captivating in its animation and music.

11. The Wind Rises (US$136.5 Million or Rp 1.94 Trillion)

The Wind Rises was produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. This anime film was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 85th Academy Awards, which was ultimately won by Frozen.

12. Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (US$133.95 Million or Rp 1.9 Trillion)

The second film in the Pokémon series was directed by Michael Haigney and Kunihiko Yuyama. This film features several new Pokémon, namely Lugia and Slowking.

13. Dragon Ball Super: Broly (US$115.76 Million or Rp 1.64 Trillion)

Dragon Ball Super: Broly is the highest-grossing anime film for the Dragon Ball franchise and dominated the Japanese box office. In addition to dominating the Japanese box office, Broly is currently the third highest-grossing anime film released in the United States.

14. Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (US$115.57 Million or Rp 1.64 Trillion)

The 23rd film in the Detective Conan franchise was released in Japan on April 12, 2019, and is the first Detective Conan film directed by a female director, Tomoka Nagaoka.

15. Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer (US$101.86 Million or Rp 1.44 Trillion)

Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer is the 22nd film in the Detective Conan franchise. This anime film was produced by TMS Entertainment and released in 2018.

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