Record-breaking "Demon Slayer" film swiftly reaches 10 billion yen mark at box office.
In the world of anime, the Demon Slayer series continues to break new ground. The latest installment, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle," has surpassed all expectations, setting new records in Japan's box office history.
Tanjiro Kamado, the central character in the Demon Slayer franchise, battles demons in a quest to protect his sister and the world from these supernatural beings. Created by Koyoharu Gotoge, the Demon Slayer manga series has captivated audiences worldwide.
"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" hit theaters on July 18, 2022, and in just eight days, it had already earned over ¥13.55 billion (approximately $91.6 million) in Japan [1][5]. This impressive figure surpasses the lifetime box office of "Frozen II" and other big films domestically.
The film's success is even more remarkable when compared to its predecessor, "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train." Infinity Castle achieved the milestone of reaching 10 billion yen in just eight days, breaking Mugen Train's previous record of ten days [2].
Moreover, Infinity Castle also set new records for best opening day, best single-day box office, and best opening weekend. On its opening day, the film sold 1,155,637 tickets, generating approximately 1.65 billion yen or $11.1 million. This is the highest single-day ticket sales for any Japanese film to date [2][3].
The film's four-day opening weekend earnings surpassed Mugen Train's three-day opening weekend performance, further underscoring Infinity Castle's box-office dominance [2].
Despite Infinity Castle's impressive start, Mugen Train remains the top-grossing film of all time in Japan overall. However, Infinity Castle has surpassed Mugen Train in speed and initial earnings pace [2].
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" is the first installment of a trilogy, promising more thrilling battles and captivating storytelling for fans of the series. With such a successful start, expectations are high for the remaining films in the trilogy.
References: 1. Box Office Mojo 2. Variety 3. Anime News Network 4. Cinema Today 5. The Hollywood Reporter
Tanjiro Kamado's epic battle against demons in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" has shown no sign of slowing down, as it broke records for best opening day, best single-day box office, and best opening weekend sales. Meanwhile, viewers are eagerly anticipating the next installments of the Demon Slayer trilogy, which promises more entertainment in the realm of movies-and-tv and anime.
