Core Viewpoint - The release of several Japanese films, including "Crayon Shin-chan: Hot Spring Dancers" and "Cells at Work," has been postponed due to the evaluation of the Japanese film market's performance and the sentiments of Chinese audiences [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The animated film "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" initially performed well at the box office, benefiting from its established fan base, but saw a significant decline in ticket sales after controversial remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi [1]. - After three days of release, the box office for "Demon Slayer" dropped significantly, with projections for the fifth day estimated at around 20 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Audience Sentiment - The provocative statements from Japanese officials are expected to negatively impact Chinese audiences' perception of Japanese films, leading to the decision to delay upcoming releases [1]. - The importers and distributors have stated that they will respect market trends and audience preferences in their decision-making process regarding film releases [1]. Group 3: Industry Statistics - As of November 16, the total box office in mainland China reached 45.543 billion yuan, making it the second-largest film market globally [1]. - Domestic films accounted for 40.298 billion yuan, representing 88.48% of the total box office, marking the third time in history that domestic films have surpassed the 40 billion yuan threshold in a single year [1].