Anime followers within the U.S. have been flocking to theaters for the shock hit Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, which has shattered expectations with a formidable opening weekend. Grossing $2.77 million in simply three days, the movie debuted in seventh place on the home field workplace, holding its personal towards main Hollywood releases. This marks a uncommon feat for an anime movie exterior of blockbuster juggernauts like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen, and it’s clear Hatsune Miku’s cinematic debut has struck a chord with American audiences.
What’s extra shocking is that the U.S. debut has outperformed the film’s dwelling turf. In Japan, the place the movie opened again in January 2025, Colourful Stage! made $2.17 million throughout its opening weekend, based on anitrendz.net, that means the North American premiere really introduced in over half one million {dollars} extra. With an estimated 230,000 American moviegoers attending, the film’s enchantment has transcended cultural and language obstacles, proving simply how globally beloved the digital idol and the Mission Sekai franchise have develop into.
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