Plans to Release a New Video Production
First written in FY2017. 32 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-14.
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- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released a diverse range of titles, including 6 Japanese films, 3 foreign films, 6 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD, ODS titles and live viewings. <i>Snow Man 1st Stadium Live Snow World: Live in Cinemas!!</i>, released in April, received a favorable response. <i>Uta no Prince-sama the Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX</i>, released in May, and <i>Stigmatized Properties: The Sequel</i> (「事故物件ゾク 恐い間取り」), released in July, became hits with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion,」
The release plan was carried out, including 6 Japanese films, 3 foreign films and 6 anime films, and hits, including titles with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion, were produced among the live viewings, anime films and Japanese films. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released a diverse range of titles, including 7 Japanese films, 4 foreign films, 3 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema. <i>How Do You Live?</i> (「九十歳。何がめでたい」), released in June, attracted support mainly from seniors, while <i>Who Is That Girl?</i> (「あのコはだぁれ？」), released in July, attracted support mainly from viewers in their teens and 20s. Both became hits with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion.」
The release plan was carried out, including 7 Japanese films, 4 foreign films and 3 anime films, and both <i>How Do You Live?</i> (「九十歳。何がめでたい」) and <i>Who Is That Girl?</i> (「あのコはだぁれ？」) generated box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released titles including 9 Japanese films, 4 foreign films, 9 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema.」
The annual release plan was carried out, including 9 Japanese films, 4 foreign films and 9 anime films. Multiple titles became major hits, contributing to improved earnings in the film business. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released a diverse range of titles, including 8 Japanese films, 3 foreign films, 4 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema. Among the Japanese films, <i>My Happy Marriage</i> (「なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。」), released in March, and <i>Mom, Is That You?</i> (「こんにちは、母さん」), released in September, became hits with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion.」
By the end of the third quarter, the release plan had been carried out, including 8 Japanese films, 3 foreign films and 4 anime films, and multiple titles including <i>Mom, Is That You?</i> (「こんにちは、母さん」) generated box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released a diverse range of titles, including 5 Japanese films, 2 foreign films, 3 animated films, Cinema Kabuki, MET: Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema. March's "Even If This Love Disappears Tonight" became a hit that generated more than ¥1 billion in box-office revenue, while April's foreign film "A Taxi Driver" was also a hit. In addition, April's "Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL: Live Cinema Broadcast!!" sold out repeatedly across Japan and became a major hit.」
The release plan was carried out, including 5 Japanese films, 2 foreign films and 3 anime films. <i>My Happy Marriage</i> (「なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。」) generated box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion, while <i>Takiwaza Kabuki ZERO FINAL: Live in Cinemas!!</i> (「滝沢歌舞伎ZERO FINAL 映画館生中継!!」) became a major hit. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released 1 Japanese film, 1 foreign film, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema in theaters, among other titles. <i>My Happy Marriage</i> (「なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。」) became a hit with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion.」
The release plan for Japanese and foreign films, among others, was carried out in the first quarter, and <i>My Happy Marriage</i> (「なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。」) generated box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released titles including 14 Japanese films, 3 foreign films, 11 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema. Seven titles, including <i>Phases of the Moon</i> (「月の満ち欠け」), <i>HiGH&LOW THE WORST X</i>, <i>The Solitary Castle in the Mirror</i> (「かがみの孤城」), <i>Uta no Prince-sama the Movie: Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours</i> (「劇場版 うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪マジLOVEスターリッシュツアーズ」), <i>Mobile Suit Gundam Cucuruz Doan's Island</i> (「機動戦士ガンダム ククルス・ドアンの島」), <i>Yuru Camp Movie</i> (「映画『ゆるキャン△』」) and <i>Free! the Final Stroke: Part 2</i> (「『劇場版 Free!-the Final Stroke-』後編」), became hits with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion.」
The release plan was carried out, including 14 Japanese films, 3 foreign films and 11 anime films, and 7 titles generated box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released a diverse range of titles, including 10 Japanese films, 2 foreign films, 11 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema.」
The release plan was carried out, including 10 Japanese films, 2 foreign films and 11 anime films. Multiple titles became major hits with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion or ¥1.5 billion. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released a diverse range of titles, including 6 Japanese films, 1 foreign film, 7 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema. <i>The Pass: Last Samurai</i> (「峠 最後のサムライ」), whose release had been postponed from its original 2021 schedule, was released in June. Among the anime titles, <i>Mobile Suit Gundam Cucuruz Doan's Island</i> (「機動戦士ガンダム ククルス・ドアンの島」), released in June, and <i>Yuru Camp Movie</i> (「映画『ゆるキャン△』」), released in July, were both major hits with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion.」
The release plan was carried out, including 6 Japanese films, 1 foreign film and 7 anime films, and postponed titles were also released. Two anime films became major hits with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1 billion. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released titles including 11 Japanese films, 3 foreign films, 9 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema.」
The annual release plan was carried out, including 11 Japanese films, 3 foreign films and 9 anime films. While multiple titles became major hits, cinema closures, reduced operating hours and release postponements also occurred because of the infectious disease. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In distribution, “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway” and “The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn’t Kill,” released in June, and “Honey Lemon Soda,” released in July, won broad support and became major hits. In August, director Yamada Yoji’s latest film, “The God of Cinema,” originally scheduled for release in 2020, was released as a film commemorating Shochiku’s 100th anniversary and won support from a broad range of moviegoers. In November, ARASHI’s first live film, “ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM “Record of Memories,”” got off to a major-hit start, including advance screenings limited to Dolby Cinema theaters.」
Specific release plans for June, July, August and November were carried out, and multiple titles became major hits or received broad support. - FY2022-Q1Releases carried out and some postponementsAnnual report
「Distributed titles including <i>Blade of the Immortal</i> (「騙し絵の牙」) and <i>ARIA The CREPUSCOLO</i>, released in March, performed steadily. However, from late April onward, cinemas in some regions closed following the issuance of a state of emergency declaration and other measures, affecting operations.」
The plan for films released in March was carried out and performance was steady, while cinema closures from late April onward affected release and screening plans because of the infectious disease. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released titles including 9 Japanese films, 4 foreign films, 5 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema.」
The annual release plan was carried out, including 9 Japanese films, 4 foreign films and 5 anime films. Although operations were suspended because of the infectious disease, multiple titles contributed to earnings. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In distribution, “Fukushima 50,” released in March, opened under difficult conditions due to cinema closures, but many cinemas continued screening it after reopening, resulting in a long theatrical run. “事故物件 恐い間取り,” released in August, won broad support, particularly among younger audiences, and became a major hit. Kyoto Animation’s latest film, “Violet Evergarden: The Movie,” released in September, also became a major hit with a long theatrical run.」
The release plans for films scheduled for March, August and September were carried out. <i>Stigmatized Properties</i> (「事故物件 恐い間取り」) and <i>Violet Evergarden: The Movie</i> (「劇場版 ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン」) became major hits. <i>Fukushima 50</i> continued its long theatrical run even after cinemas reopened. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「<i>Stigmatized Properties</i> (「事故物件 恐い間取り」), released in August, was supported by a broad audience, particularly younger viewers, and became a major hit.」
In connection with the release plan for new films, <i>Stigmatized Properties</i> (「事故物件 恐い間取り」), released in August, was actually released, received broad audience support and became a major hit. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Distributed titles including <i>Fukushima 50</i> and <i>One Second Ahead, One Second Behind</i> (「一度死んでみた」), released in March, received favorable responses. However, the number of cinemas closing from late March increased, forcing some titles to postpone their scheduled release dates.」
While the performance of films released in March is reported, some releases were postponed because cinemas closed. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released titles across a range of genres, including 16 Japanese films, 4 foreign films, 13 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema.」
The release plan covering multiple genres was carried out, including 16 Japanese films, 4 foreign films and 13 anime films. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「<i>No Longer Human</i> (「人間失格 太宰治と3人の女たち」), released in September, and <i>HiGH&LOW THE WORST</i>, released in October, also received favorable responses.」
In connection with the release plan for new films, the September and October releases were actually released and both received favorable responses. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The distribution business released a diverse range of titles, including 6 Japanese films, 1 foreign film, 8 anime films, Cinema Kabuki, MET Live in HD and Shochiku Broadway Cinema. <i>The Fable</i> (「ザ・ファブル」), released in June, was supported by a broad audience including fans of the original work, while <i>Samurai Shifters</i> (「引っ越し大名！」), released in August, was supported by a broad range of female viewers, including seniors and fans of the cast, and performed strongly.」
The release plan covering multiple genres was carried out, and the films released in June and August were supported by broad audiences. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Distributed titles included <i>Osomatsu-san the Movie</i> (「えいがのおそ松さん」) and <i>Movie: Boys</i> (「映画 少年たち」), which became hits.」
In connection with the release plan for new films, titles including <i>Osomatsu-san the Movie</i> (「えいがのおそ松さん」) and <i>Movie: Boys</i> (「映画 少年たち」) were actually released and became hits. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「“妻よ薔薇のように 家族はつらいよⅢ,” released in May as the third film in director Yamada Yoji’s comedy series, brought laughter and emotion to audiences across Japan. “Flying Colors,” released in June as a socially conscious entertainment film, won broad support and became a major hit, but films including “Perfect World” and “旅猫リポート,” released in October, failed to meet their initial targets.」
Films scheduled for release in May, June and October were actually released. The first two received favorable responses or became major hits, while the October release did not meet its initial target. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「“妻よ薔薇のように 家族はつらいよⅢ,” released in May as the third film in director Yamada Yoji’s comedy series, brought laughter and emotion to audiences across Japan. “Flying Colors,” released in June as a socially conscious entertainment film, won broad support and became a major hit.」
In connection with the release plan for new films, titles scheduled for release in May and June were actually released. <i>The Flying Tire</i> (「空飛ぶタイヤ」) was a major hit, while <i>Like a Rolling Stone</i> (「妻よ薔薇のように 家族はつらいよⅢ」) received a broad release. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May, the latest installment in director Yoji Yamada's comedy film series, <i>Like a Rolling Stone</i> (「妻よ薔薇のように 家族はつらいよⅢ」), was released and received a favorable response.」
In connection with the release plan for new films, <i>Like a Rolling Stone</i> (「妻よ薔薇のように 家族はつらいよⅢ」) was released in May and received a favorable response. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Distributed titles included <i>P and JK</i> (「ＰとＪＫ」), released in March; <i>My Brother Loves Me Too Much</i> (「兄に愛されすぎて困ってます」) and <i>Kuroko's Basketball: LAST GAME</i> (「劇場版 黒子のバスケ LAST GAME」), released in June; <i>Tokyo Ghoul</i> (「東京喰種トーキョーグール」), released in July; <i>HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE 2/END OF SKY</i>, released in August; and <i>HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE 3/FINAL MISSION</i>, released in November.」
Several new films related to the release plan were actually released and became hits or attracted attention. The specific release months and titles are provided. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May, the sequel to director Yoji Yamada's comedy film, <i>What a Wonderful Family! 2</i> (「家族はつらいよ２」), was released and received a favorable response.」
<i>What a Wonderful Family! 2</i> (「家族はつらいよ２」), which was included in the release plan, was released in May and received a favorable response. The quarter does not indicate the results for the other planned new releases listed. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The company plans to release the sequel to director Yoji Yamada's comedy film, <i>What a Wonderful Family! 2</i> (「家族はつらいよ２」); the live-action adaptation of the popular comic with cumulative circulation exceeding 21 million copies, <i>Tokyo Ghoul</i> (「東京喰種トーキョーグール」); the latest installment in the <i>HiGH&LOW</i> series, featuring a star-studded cast including EXILE TRIBE; <i>The 8-Year Engagement</i> (「８年越しの花嫁」), a film adaptation of the true story of a groom who continued waiting for 8 years after his bride suddenly fell ill, starring Takeru Satoh and Tao Tsuchiya; and the live-action adaptation of the hugely popular manga <i>Laughing Under the Clouds</i> (「曇天に笑う」), which has also been adapted into an anime and stage production, directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro and starring Sota Fukushi, among other titles.」
Several specific new films are listed as planned releases. “21 million copies” and “8 years” are figures describing the films, not numerical targets for the number of releases or deadlines.