"Demon Slayer" Movie Breaks 20 Billion Yen Sales Record at Box Office
In the world of anime, the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" franchise continues to make waves, with its latest film, the first installment of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" trilogy, setting new records.
Based on Koyoharu Gotoge's popular manga series, the franchise follows the adventures of Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons that killed his family. The latest film, an anime movie, was released and has been met with overwhelming success.
Within the first eight days of its release, the film topped 10 billion yen in box-office revenue. By the 25th day, this figure had grown to an impressive 22.07 billion yen (about $148.7 million), with steady growth continuing.
The first installment of the trilogy has already earned 22.07 billion yen by Monday, according to official announcements. This puts it among the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time, ranking fourth overall and third among Japanese films domestically.
The film surpassed One Piece Film Red as the #6 highest-grossing anime film and is closing in on Demon Slayer: Mugen Train's record. The strong attendance is evident, with the movie selling about 15.6 million tickets by day 25 and 18.7 million by day 31.
The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" trilogy is an anime film series, and the first installment was released. The box-office revenue for the latest film in the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" franchise was reported by its distributor, but the official X account, formerly Twitter, has not yet announced the box-office revenue for the new film in the franchise.
As the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" franchise continues to grow, fans eagerly await the next installments of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" trilogy. The success of the franchise is a testament to the enduring appeal of its story and characters.
The first installment of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" trilogy has not only exceeded the box-office revenue of other anime movies like "One Piece Film Red," but it's also closing in on the record set by "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train." In terms of entertainment consumption, the latest photo from the film has been gaining significant attention among fans.
