Spy x Family Code: White dominates the Japanese box office in its opening weekend

Spy x Family Code: White claimed the top spot in the Japanese Box Office over the weekend of December 22–24, 2023, grossing a whopping 1,224,208,280 yen, or roughly 8.6 million USD. Playing in 433 theaters, including 50 IMAX theaters, the film attracted a total of 866,436 moviegoers in just three days before Christmas. According to Anime Trending, the film surpassed Disney’s Wish to secure its position at the top of the Japanese Box Office.

Let’s take a closer look at their figures and break down Spy x Family Code: White’s daily performance during its first weekend.

Taking a closer look at Spy x Family Code: White’s performance during its opening weekend

The film Spy x Family Code: White, featuring Anya Forger, was released on the 22nd of December, 2023. According to various Japanese news sources, it earned an impressive 326,336,070 yen on its opening day, selling a total of 232,926 tickets. Its box office performance continued to improve as the days went by.

Spy x Family Code: White main cast

The film collected a total of 447,422,710 yen on Saturday, with 314,303 people in attendance. The subsequent day saw the film earning 450,449,500 yen from 319,207 tickets sold. In total, the film brought in 1,224,208,280 yen in revenue and sold 866,436 tickets.

The character Yor Forger can be seen in the film (Image via Wit Studio and CloverWorks)

The main cast consists of highly skilled industry veterans with a vast amount of experience. Below is a list of the voice actors and the characters they portrayed:

Anya Forger - Atsumi Tanezaki

Bond Forger - Kenichirō Matsuda

Yor Forger - Saori Hayami

Loid Forger - Takuya Eguchi

Snijder - Banjou Ginga

Luka - Kento Kaku

Type F - Shunsuke Takeuchi

Dmitri - Tomoya Nakamura

Plot of the film in brief

Despite being ordered to be replaced as a spy, Loid is determined to stay in Operation Strix. He helps his adopted daughter, Anya, compete in a cooking competition at her prestigious school in the hopes of gaining access to powerful figures. However, their research trip takes a dangerous turn, putting their lives and world peace at risk. Will Loid be able to successfully complete this high-stakes mission?

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2023 progresses.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of the Spy x Family series, I am thrilled to hear about the success of Spy x Family Code: White at the Japanese box office. The film's impressive earnings and high attendance during its opening weekend are a testament to the popularity and anticipation surrounding the franchise. It's exciting to see that the film has managed to surpass major Hollywood releases, demonstrating the strength of anime and the Spy x Family brand.

The film's strong performance is a well-deserved recognition for the hard work and dedication of the talented voice actors, animators, and the entire production team. The Spy x Family series has consistently delivered high-quality storytelling, lovable characters, and stunning visuals, and it's great to see that the film continues this tradition. I can't wait to experience the film myself and immerse myself in the thrilling adventures of the Forger family once again.