The film "National Treasure" surpasses 14.2 billion yen in box office revenue and attracts over 10 million viewers—decoding the "Kabuki Odyssey" racing towards becoming the No.1 live-action Japanese film from a global perspective.

The Japanese blockbuster film "National Treasure" (directed by Sang-il Lee) has surpassed 10.13 million viewers and earned 14.27 billion yen in box office revenue within 102 days of its release. It has climbed to 19th place in the all-time box office revenue rankings (a significant jump from 30th place the previous week) and has reached the second-highest position for a Japanese live-action film, following "Bayside Shakedown 2" (17.35 billion yen). The film is on track to potentially claim the top spot for Japanese live-action films. The movie is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Shuichi Yoshida and depicts the half-century journey of a protagonist who becomes a "Living National Treasure" as an onnagata kabuki actor. The cast includes Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, among others. The film is set for a North American release in 2026 and has been selected as the closing film for the Bangkok International Film Festival, marking the beginning of its international expansion. It is a remarkable achievement for a live-action film to surpass 10 billion yen in Japan's anime-dominated box office for the first time in 22 years, drawing attention to the dynamics of the domestic market and its cultural impact. This article will explain the significance of these numbers, comparisons with overseas markets, distribution and audience trends, and future scenarios for foreign readers.