Film 'mentor' opens in 204 theaters, earns 161.64 million yen in four days
The Keisuke Yoshida film also won the Best Asian Film Award (NETPAC Award) at the 42nd Warsaw International Film Festival.
The film 'mentor' opened in 204 theaters across Japan on October 16 and drew 103,822 admissions with 161.64 million yen in box office revenue over its first four days, according to cinematoday.jp.
Over the first three days of its opening weekend, 'mentor' ran at 137% of director Keisuke Yoshida's previous film 'Missing' and 343% of 'Blank' over the same period.
The film stars Hiroto Isomura as Ryunosuke and Seiya Suezawa as Takumi, with Go Ayano as Nomoto. Yoshida directed.
Award recognition in Warsaw
'mentor' won the Best Asian Film Award (NETPAC Award) at the 42nd Warsaw International Film Festival. The last Japanese film to take the same prize was 'Asada-ke!' in 2020, which starred Kazunari Ninomiya.
Yoshida's 'Missing' finished its run with 510 million yen, and 'Blank' ended on 180 million yen.
From October 23, a second admission bonus — a members card featuring early-access footage of the Japan premiere and a hit-prayer event — will be distributed at theaters nationwide in limited quantities.
Quick answers
When did 'mentor' open in Japan?
It opened in 204 theaters across Japan on October 16, 2026.
How much has 'mentor' earned so far?
It drew 103,822 admissions and earned 161.64 million yen in its first four days.
What award did 'mentor' win?
The Best Asian Film Award (NETPAC Award) at the 42nd Warsaw International Film Festival.