Toho announced on the 9th its preliminary box office revenue figures for its film exhibition division for August, showing revenue of 9.80 billion yen for the month, down 7.4% from the same month last year. On a month-on-month basis it rose 0.9 points, showing signs of improvement. Among the main films screened were "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," "Kingdom: The Decisive Battle of Souls," "Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Wonderfully! My Yokai Vacation," and "Blue Lock." Following the announcement, Toho's share price rebounded, currently standing at 1,616.5 yen, up 22 yen from the previous day.
Toho Co., Ltd.Toho's August box office revenue fell 7.4% year-on-year to 9.80 billion yen, reflecting weaker end-customer demand for its film screenings.
