GEO Store Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shinichi Tamai), a group company of GEO Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Yuzo Endo), announced the "GEO BD/DVD Rental Ranking for the First Half of 2026" based on the total number of BD and DVD rentals handled at GEO shops nationwide from January 1, 2026, to June 23, 2026. The number of stores covered is approximately 900.

The Eighth Exit: ©2025 "The Eighth Exit" Film Production Committee

TOKYO MER: The Movie - Run to the Crisis - Mission in the South China Sea: ©2025 "TOKYO MER: The Movie" Production Committee

The Bomb: ©Katsuhiro Otomo / Kodansha ©2025 "The Bomb" Film Production Committee

Ranking Genres

BD/DVD Rental Quantity: Overall, Western Films, Japanese Films, Anime (4 genres)

Ranking Results Digest

- Overall No. 1 is the Japanese film "The Eighth Exit": The film, an adaptation of a popular game and a box office hit, secured the top spot in both the Overall and Japanese Film categories due to its buzz.

- Accelerating "Japanese Film Popularity" Trend, Occupying Over Half of the Overall Top 10: In addition to the rise of horror and suspense films, "TOKYO MER" ranked second, ahead of the release of its latest installment this summer. Strong support for Japanese films continues, following the 2025 annual rankings.

- Anime Category: Staples like "Crayon Shin-chan" and "Detective Conan" Maintain Top Positions: Beloved classics such as Studio Ghibli films and "Zootopia" also show enduring popularity.

BD/DVD Rental Ranking [Overall]

[GEO Buyer Comment]

Japanese films were dynamic in the first half of 2026, accounting for more than half of the overall rankings. "The Eighth Exit," which took the overall No. 1 spot, was highly popular among customers due to the buzz surrounding its adaptation of a popular game and its box office success, earning it the top position.

In the Western Film category, works starring veteran actors and the latest installments of popular series performed steadily. "The Karate Kid: Legends," which ranked first in this category, was widely rented by its long-time fan base.

In the Japanese Film category, many horror and suspense titles entered the top 10, and "TOKYO MER," with its latest film set for theatrical release this summer, ranked second. Why not review the series with this film before seeing the latest installment in theaters?

In the Anime category, staple titles such as "Crayon Shin-chan" and "Detective Conan" maintained their high positions, similar to last year. Additionally, Studio Ghibli films, loved for many years, and "Zootopia," whose second installment was released last year, also showed popularity.

GEO offers a wide range of works, from nostalgic classics to the latest buzzworthy titles. This summer, we will continue to deliver a rich lineup that meets the diverse needs of our customers.

Tsukamoto, GEO Product Division, GEO Product Section 9, GEO Co., Ltd.

Below are the details of the genre-specific rankings.

BD/DVD Rental Ranking [Western Films]

BD/DVD Rental Ranking [Japanese Films]

BD/DVD Rental Ranking [Anime]

"Summer Kick-off! Rental Support Campaign" to be Held Sequentially for "GEO Home Delivery Rental"!

GEO's video rentals can be enjoyed not only at stores but also through "GEO Home Delivery Rental," which can be easily used via online orders. To help you enjoy video works at home this summer, we will be holding special campaigns sequentially as follows.

[Campaign Phase 1 Details]

Campaign Period: July 7, 2026 (Tue) 13:00 - July 10, 2026 (Fri) 13:00

Eligible Products: Old BD/DVDs

Special Offer: 60 yen per item (tax included, shipping separate) / 20-day rental period

Various campaigns and special coupons are scheduled to be released through August. This summer, enjoy everything from the latest buzzworthy titles to memorable classics with "GEO Home Delivery Rental."

*Campaign details and periods vary. Please check the announcements and banners on the website for details.

GEO Home Delivery Rental Official Website:

https://rental.geo-online.co.jp/c?id=202607_pr&r=%2F&utm_source= pr_article&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2026_summer_cp

GEO will continue to strive to provide "a rich and enjoyable everyday life" through the rental video products handled at GEO shops nationwide.

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