2008’s Top Movies in Japan

Well, there’s still no top Jdrama list BUT I did find this one: Top movies in Japan for the year 2008.

1. Gake no Ue no Ponyo (15.4 billion)
2. Hana Yori Dango Final (7.75 billion)
3. Yougisha x no Kenshin (5.0 billion)
4. Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (4.8 billion)
5. Aibou (4.44 billion)
6. The Magic Hour (3.92 billion)
7. 20th Century Boys (3.9 billion)
8. Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend (3.37 billion)
9. Mari to Koinu no Monogatari (3.18 billion)
10. Okuribito (3.0 billion)

Source: Tokyograph

The number 1 movie is the new animated movie by famous director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, etc) about a mer-child who met a human boy. There’s already many clips of it on YouTube, but I’m still not sure what the story is about. However, coming from Mr. Miyazaki, I’m sure it’ll be a grand and sentimental adventure.

The HYD Movie did quite well if not for Miyazaki’s movie. The fans definitely pull through and fully supported the movie. Just to show what can happen when actors can create such beloved characters. I’m not sure about the other movies, but I’ll say this: I can’t believe Pokemon is still so popular. Can’t. Believe. It.

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