Shinkai’s film already broke all-time records in China for most advance tickets sold, fastest film to reach 100 million yuan (US$14 million or 1.7 billion yen), earning 100 million yuan in just the opening day, and highest-grossing Japanese film.
The film has also earned over 30 million Hong Kong dollars (US$3.9 million or 450 million yen) after opening in Hong Kong on November 11.
As a result of its success, Shinkai’s film is extending its theatrical run in China to February 2.
It is now the top-grossing 2D animated film in China of all time, topping this year’s Chinese film Big Fish & Begonia.