The film was still showing in 31 theatres when its success at the Academy Awards in February 2009 renewed interest; the number of screens on which it was showing was increased to 188 and the film earned another ¥2.8 billion ($28 million), making a total of ¥6 billion ($60 million).
Film tersebut masih ditayangkan di 31 bioskop saat film tersebut sukses di Academy Awards pada Februari 2009; jumlah bioskop yang menayangkannya meningkat menjadi 188 dan film tersebut meraih lagi ¥2.8 miliar ($28 juta), membuat total keuntungannya menjadi sebanyak ¥6 miliar ($60 juta).