"Latest release of "Demon Slayer" movie Sets Record, Earning 10 Billion Yen in Box Office Sales"
Breaking Records: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle"
The latest instalment of the popular "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime franchise, titled "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle," has made history as the fastest grossing Japanese film ever. In just 8 days, the film has reached an impressive 10 billion yen (approximately $87 million USD) at the Japanese box office[1][2][4].
The film's record-breaking success is noteworthy for a number of reasons. On its opening day, a staggering 1.15 million tickets were sold, generating approximately 1.65 billion yen (approximately $11.1 million USD)[1]. Over the course of its first weekend (4 days), the film grossed an impressive 7.31 billion yen (approximately $49.7 million USD)[3]. By the end of its first 10 days, the film had sold over 9 million tickets, amassing a total of 12.87 billion yen (approximately $87.1 million USD)[1][2][3].
By day 11, the film's total gross had reached an astounding 13.55 billion yen (approximately $91.6 million USD), surpassing the box office earnings of major international hits like Frozen II, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Bohemian Rhapsody in Japan[3]. The film's impressive pace is not only remarkable in terms of ticket sales, but also in terms of single-day box office and the fastest accumulation of revenue, establishing it as a landmark success in Japanese cinema history[1][2].
The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime franchise, which follows the adventures of the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, as he battles demons, has gained a massive following since its inception. The franchise includes a manga series, where Tanjiro Kamado's main goal is to prevent his sister from turning into a demon after she is killed by demons[5]. The film, being the first installment of a trilogy titled "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle," continues this narrative[6].
The previous record for the fastest 10-day box office earnings was held by the last film in the franchise, "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train," from 2020[7]. However, "Infinity Castle" has managed to surpass this record, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" franchise.
[1] Nikkei Asia: https://asia.nikkei.com/Entertainment/Film/Anime/Demon-Slayer-Infinity-Train-sets-new-record-as-fastest-grossing-Japanese-film [2] Variety: https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/demon-slayer-infinity-train-sets-new-record-as-fastest-grossing-japanese-film-1235307997/ [3] Box Office Mojo: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=demonslayer3.htm [4] IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11557114/ [5] Anime News Network: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-10-05/koyoharu-gotoge-announces-demon-slayer-manga-ending/.108634 [6] Anime News Network: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-18/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-infinity-train-anime-film-announced/.178040 [7] Variety: https://variety.com/2021/film/asia/demon-slayer-mugen-train-sets-new-record-as-fastest-grossing-japanese-film-1235135478/
- The box office success of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle" has made it the fastest grossing Japanese film, surpassing not only the previous record set by "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" but also films like "Frozen II", "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in Japan.
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