Michael Biopic Opens at No. 1 in Japan, Crosses 1 Billion Yen; Osomatsu-san Film Also Debuts

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael/マイケル' opened at number one at the Japanese box office and surpassed 1 billion yen in its opening run, marking a major commercial success. To celebrate, a second wave of advance-purchase bonus items is being distributed and a fan-participation 'ōen' screening event has been announced. The anime film 'Osomatsu-san' also made its chart debut in the same frame.