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Rapid Growth of Anime Popularity in Germany

Japanese animated series, referred to as Anime, are experiencing a rapid growth in popularity in Germany.

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2025 September 26 . 12:33 AM

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Increased Popularity of Anime in Germany at All-Time High

Animated Japanese series continue to achieve milestones in Germany's entertainment industry - Rapid Growth of Anime Popularity in Germany

In the realm of anime cinema, the 'Demon Slayer' franchise continues to make waves. The latest instalment, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Part 1,' is set to release in German cinemas and is expected to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors.

According to 'Blickpunkt:Film,' the movie could potentially generate a box office revenue of 7 million euros in Germany on its first weekend. This anticipation is not without reason, as the film has already proven to be a box office powerhouse in other parts of the world.

In its home country of Japan, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Part 1' has become the highest-grossing film of 2025 and the second-highest-grossing film in the history of Japanese cinema, grossing over 225 million US dollars. The film's worldwide success is even more impressive, with over 410 million US dollars earned so far.

The movie's international success is particularly notable in the US, where it easily topped the charts in its first weekend, generating a box office revenue of 70 million US dollars. This impressive debut has set the stage for the second part of the trilogy, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Part 2,' which is poised to overtake 'Pokémon - The Movie' as the highest-grossing anime in North America.

By September 17, the 'Demon Slayer' movie had already reached nearly 85 million US dollars at the North American box office, with 'Pokémon - The Movie' grossing 85.7 million US dollars at the time.

The story of 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Part 1' follows Demon Slayer Tanjiro Kamado, voiced by Constantin von Jascheroff, as he fights against Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji, voiced by Norman Matt. Tanjiro ends up in the Demon Fortress, the 'Infinity Castle' of the title, and must navigate a labyrinth to find the Lord of Darkness.

The movie promises intense action sequences and a climactic conflict as the heroes confront powerful enemies. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Teil 1' is the first part of the final movie trilogy continuing the story of Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps as they face deadly battles against demons, adapting the 'Infinity Castle' arc from the manga.

On its opening day in Germany, the 'Demon Slayer' movie sold 145,000 cinema tickets, generating a box office revenue of 1.8 million euros. With such strong initial sales, it's clear that the movie is poised to make a significant impact on the German box office as well.

In conclusion, the 'Demon Slayer' movie franchise continues to break box office records worldwide, and 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Part 1' is no exception. Fans of the anime series and newcomers alike can look forward to an epic battle and a thrilling continuation of the story when the movie releases in German cinemas.