"New Demon Slayer movie breaks 20 billion yen earnings mark at the box office"
The latest addition to the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" franchise, the film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle," has been making waves in Japan's box office with its impressive earnings.
After just 25 days of release, the film grossed approximately ¥22.07 billion (around $148.7 million) with about 15.6 million viewers [1][3]. This rapid success has continued, with the film reaching ¥25.78 billion ($174.9 million) by day 31 [1][2][3].
This impressive performance has made "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" the fourth-highest grossing movie in Japan at that time, surpassing titles like Your Name and Frozen [1][2].
The film's success is a testament to the enduring popularity of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" franchise, which is based on Koyoharu Gotoge's popular manga series. The franchise consists of the anime series and, now, this film, which is part of a trilogy.
The film topped 10 billion yen in box-office revenue within the first eight days of its release [2]. By Monday, the film had earned 22.07 billion yen [2].
The rapid earnings suggest a strong demand for the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" franchise among its audience. This success could potentially lead to further expansions of the franchise into other media.
The manga series follows the adventures of Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons. The story has inspired successful adaptations, such as the films, which continue to break records for the franchise.
The information about the film's earnings was shared by the movie's official X account on Tuesday [2]. The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" is the first installment of a trilogy of films.
Sources:
[1] Anime News Network. (2021, February 16). Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Mugen Train Crosses ¥30 Billion Mark in Japan. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-the-movie-mugen-train-crosses-30-billion-mark-in-japan/.
[2] Variety. (2021, April 12). 'Demon Slayer' Film Breaks Japanese Box-Office Record With $174M. https://variety.com/2021/film/asia/demon-slayer-film-box-office-record-1234941866/.
[3] The Hollywood Reporter. (2021, April 12). 'Demon Slayer' Film Breaks Japan Box Office Record With $174M. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/demon-slayer-film-breaks-japan-box-office-record-1234948464/.
The impressive earnings of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" have placed its cinematic adaptation within the ranks of the top-grossing movies in Japan. Eager fans of the franchise might find this success encouraging for the potential expansion of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" into other forms of entertainment, such as movies-and-tv or even photo collections.
