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China Reportedly Postpones Two Japanese Film Releases, Including New Crayon Shin-chan

Chinese outlets attribute the pause to backlash over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks.

Overview

  • Reports in China say the Crayon Shin-chan movie slated for December 6 and a live-action Hataraku Saibou set for November 22 have been put on hold.
  • Cinemas that sold pre-sale tickets are processing refunds, according to local media.
  • A distribution-side contact cited by Chinese media said a notice was received on November 17, with no explanation provided.
  • New screening dates have not been announced and remain unknown.
  • Coverage places the move within escalating countermeasures toward Japan, even as recent hits like a November 14 Demon Slayer release show strong market demand.