Advance tickets for "Poupelle of Chimney Town: The Promised Clock Tower" surpass an unprecedented 130,000!

CHIMNEY TOWN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akihiro Nishino) is pleased to announce that advance ticket sales for "Poupelle of Chimney Town: The Promised Clock Tower," opening on Friday, March 27, 2026, have surpassed 130,000 units.

As of 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, the number of tickets sold was 133,543.

In addition to traditional ad-driven sales, the advance tickets for this film were promoted with an emphasis on "delivering each ticket securely." Akihiro Nishino, the executive producer, creator, and screenwriter, traveled across the country to deliver tickets directly to customers by hand. Furthermore, tickets supported through crowdfunding were delivered to children nationwide. This figure is the result of a cumulative effort to connect with each individual while delivering the film.

Finally Opening

"Poupelle of Chimney Town: The Promised Clock Tower" will be released nationwide starting Friday, March 27, 2026.

Mubichike advance tickets are available for purchase until 11:59 PM on Thursday, March 26.

This will be the last chance to purchase before the release, so please take this opportunity to buy them.

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Comment from Akihiro Nishino (Executive Producer, Creator, Screenwriter)

Unlike other forms of entertainment such as stage plays, with movies, no matter how much you prepare or how much passion you pour into it, you never know if the audience will accept it until the curtain rises on opening day.

It used to be said that "more exposure leads to more attendance," but that is no longer the case. Recognition and action have become disconnected, and we now live in an era where a film won't be chosen without a "reason to go," no matter how well-known it is.

As a result, while unexpected hits can emerge, unexpected stalls have also become common.

The volatility of box office performance has increased, and predictability has significantly declined.

I believe it is my role, and my burden, as executive producer to have my colleagues board such an uncertain ship.

Therefore, to reduce the risk even slightly, I decided to deliver the advance tickets with my own hands.

I understand that "advance tickets" do not necessarily guarantee attendance.

Nevertheless, if it's something that is "better to do than not to do," there is no reason for someone in the position of executive producer not to choose it.

For the past year, I have continued to sell advance tickets by hand all over the country.

For those who purchased in bulk, I personally visited and delivered them to their homes, offices, and shops.

I took boats and crossed to remote islands many times.

I walked hundreds of kilometers on country roads with no trains, buses, or taxis.

I can't count how many times I was caught in an evening shower.

I believe that my job is not to receive "applause," but to "shake hands" with each and every person.

Finally, tomorrow,...