Crying is a web-based game released in April 2022. Recent coverage has focused on Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, which has become one of Japan's highest-grossing films this year. The film has generated significant audience reaction, with reports noting that it's frightening enough to reduce children to tears during screenings. The movie's commercial success alongside its intense emotional impact on younger viewers has made it a notable cultural moment in Japanese cinema.
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Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island is one of the highest-grossing films in Japan this year, and is sending children crying in fear.