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The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Demon Slayer' live orchestral concert to ignite the DFP stage in KL
Popular manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is set to take over the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) stage in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 19-21 with a live concert series. Presented by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) and conducted by New York-based musical director Emily Marshall, the concert will feature the anime's soundtrack alongside anime scenes projected on a full-size cinema screen. Kuala Lumpur is also the first stop in the upcoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba tour, which includes dates in Singapore and Australia. The two-hour show (with intermission) promises to immerse audiences in the first chapter of the anime's story, the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc. On stage, the MPO will perform the score in sync with the series. Emily Marshall, who conducted the North American tour of 'Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse In Concert' and 'Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert', will leading the upcoming 'Demon Slayer' orchestral tour series in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: MPO Designed as a cinematic and musical journey, it will capture the emotion, tension and beauty of the on-screen scenes, with heart-pounding fight sequences and tender moments. Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba has become one of the most beloved anime titles worldwide. In the first half of 2023, it was the most-watched anime on streaming platforms. The series tells the story of Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy whose family is slaughtered by demons. When his younger sister Nezuko is transformed into one, he joins the Demon Slayer Corps in search of a cure while battling to protect others. Since the TV anime premiered in 2019, the franchise has expanded into the record-breaking film Mugen Train, additional TV arcs, and a world tour in 2023. The saga will soon reach new heights, with a film trilogy adapting the epic 'Infinity Castle' storyline set to debut later this year. Produced by Gea Live and RoadCo Entertainment in partnership with Aniplex of America, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is an official, high-quality adaptation made for the stage. More info here.
6 days ago
- Entertainment
New Demon Slayer Film Tops 20 B. Yen at Box Office
News from Japan Society Culture Aug 13, 2025 13:40 (JST) Tokyo, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press)--The latest film in the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime franchise exceeded 20 billion yen in box-office revenue in its first 25 days of release, its distributor has said. The first installment of the " Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle" trilogy earned 22.07 billion yen by Monday, the movie's official X account, formerly Twitter, said Tuesday. The Demon Slayer anime franchise is based on Koyoharu Gotoge's popular manga series, which follows the adventures of Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons that killed his family. The new film topped 10 billion yen in box-office revenue in the first eight days. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Asahi Shimbun
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Asahi Shimbun
‘Demon Slayer' tops 10 billion yen at box office in record time
A scene from 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--The Movie: Infinity Castle--Part 1: Akaza Returns' ((c) Koyoharu Gotoge/ Shueisha Inc., Aniplex Inc., ufotable Inc.) The latest animated film adaption in the 'Demon Slayer' series took in more than 10 billion yen ($66.89 million) in the first eight days after its release, setting a box office record in Japan. The earnings eclipsed the record set by the previous 'Demon Slayer' movie in 2020. 'Part 1: Akaza Returns' in the 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--The Movie: Infinity Castle' trilogy, was released on July 18. Box office sales topped 10 billion yen on July 25, according to the distributor, Aniplex Inc. It marks the fastest time for a film screened in Japan to hit the threshold after its release. The previous record was held by 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--The Movie: Mugen Train,' which was released in 2020 and made the same amount in 10 days. Movie market research company Kogyo Tsushinsha said the latest offering in the 'Demon Slayer' franchise is the 49th film to surpass 10 billion yen in box office revenue in Japan. Twenty-eight of them were foreign releases. But Japanese animated films based on popular manga have been gaining momentum since 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--The Movie: Mugen Train' set the all-time record of 40.43 billion yen in total sales in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' films are based on Koyoharu Gotoge's manga series of the same title, which have sold more than 220 million copies, including digital editions: 164 million in Japan and 56 million overseas. Notable examples that surpassed the 10-billion-yen mark include 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0,' which was released in 2021 and earned 13.8 billion yen; 'One Piece Film Red' (2022, 20.34 billion yen); 'The First Slam Dunk' (2022, 16.48 billion yen); 'Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine' (2023, 13.88 billion yen); and 'Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle' (2024, 11.64 billion yen).
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
New Demon Slayer Film Fastest to Earn 10 B. Yen at Box Office
News from Japan Society Culture Jul 29, 2025 21:11 (JST) Tokyo, July 29 (Jiji Press)--The latest film in the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime franchise topped 10 billion yen in box-office revenue in the first eight days of its release, its distributor has said. The first installment of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" trilogy, which hit theaters on July 18, achieved the feat at the fastest pace for a Japanese film. The previous record of 10 days was set by the last film in the franchise, "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" from 2020. In the first 10 days, through Sunday, the new film had earned 12.87 billion yen at the box office. The Demon Slayer anime franchise is based on Koyoharu Gotoge's manga series that follows the adventures of Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons, who killed his family, and tries to prevent his sister from turning into a demon herself. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Japan Times
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
‘Demon Slayer' movie slashes its own box office records
A "Demon Slayer" movie has slayed the box office again. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,' the latest chapter in the ongoing anime adaptation of the hit manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, opened July 18 and, by the end of the holiday weekend, had set multiple Japanese box office records: best opening day (¥1.64 billion), best single day (just over ¥2 billion) and best three-day opening (¥5.52 billion). According to Toho, which distributed the film alongside Aniplex, "Infinity Castle" brought in a total of ¥7.31 billion from 5.16 million admissions over its first four days, including Monday's Marine Day national holiday. For comparison, the year's highest-grossing film, "Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback" has made a total of ¥14.47 billion since April 18, and the year's top live-action film, surprise hit "Kokuho," has earned a total ¥6.8 billion after six weeks in theaters. If you're feeling deja vu, it might be because the last film to set records like this was another "Demon Slayer" flick . Back in October 2020, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train" set the same box office records its successor just broke and went on to become Japan's highest-grossing film of all time with ¥40.43 billion. The smash success of that film was attributed at least partially to the circumstances of its release. The COVID-19 pandemic which started that spring led to theater closings and delayed releases, so moviegoers — primed by watching the 2019 "Demon Slayer" series on streaming while cooped up at home — were ready to flood into theaters for "Mugen Train," released just as pandemic restrictions were eased in Japan in the fall. The massive opening weekend of "Infinity Castle," however, shows that "Mugen Train" was no fluke. Even five years after Gotoge's manga came to a close, the story of the Demon Slayer Corps and its battle against the forces of darkness still has its grip on Japan. I contributed my own tiny slice of the film's record box office winnings on July 19, braving the crowds for an afternoon screening at a Shinjuku multiplex. Waiting in line for concessions for a solid 20 minutes, I had time to gawk at the digital signs indicating 40 "Infinity Castle" screenings on a single day, most of which were sold out or close to it (nationwide, the film opened on a total of 443 screens). 'Infinity Castle' is the first in a planned trilogy set to wrap the anime adaptation of the manga. It follows protagonist Tanjiro (voiced by Natsuki Hanae) and his fellow demon slayers as they fight the most powerful demon disciples of big bad Muzan Kibutsuji (Toshihiko Seki) in his titular Infinity Castle. The biggest highlight is the battle between Tanjiro and the demon Akaza, who killed Tanjiro's mentor Rengoku in "Mugen Train." If you've seen any of the "Demon Slayer" anime, all animated at studio Ufotable and directed by Haruo Sotozaki, there are no surprises here. Like what's come before, it's a uniformly well-animated, almost painfully faithful adaptation of the manga, with Tanjiro and pals dutifully narrating everything that happens on screen whether the audience needs it or not. The key difference between this film and "Mugen Train" is its 155-minute runtime — infinity indeed. After nearly three hours of demon slaying with no real beginning or end (remember, there are two more films on the way), I felt exhausted and suspect the story will fare better when it's inevitably cut into bite-size chunks for broadcast, the same way "Mugen Train" was a year after its cinema release. But critical analysis of "Infinity Castle" seems almost pointless. Repeat viewings aside, 5.16 million admissions means about 4% of the population of Japan has already seen the film, making "Demon Slayer" less film than phenomenon, a rare point of cultural unity in an era of fractured pop culture consumption. And, quality aside, it will be a real lifeline for cinemas: In 2024, admissions in Japan fell 7.1% compared to 2023 and are still below prepandemic levels. "Infinity Castle" will begin its trek around the world next month with releases in several countries around Asia before hitting North America and Europe in September. Though it's not quite day-and-date parity, the two-month gap between the Japanese and Western releases (for comparison, "Mugen Train" took six months) signals the growing demand for anime outside Japan as well as tighter market integration: In 2021, Sony bought Crunchyroll, which is distributing the film worldwide. As 'Infinity Castle' slashes its way around the world, we'll see whether international audiences are still as enthusiastic about "Demon Slayer" as those in Japan. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' is showing in cinemas around Japan starting from July 18. For more information, visit (Japanese only), or for international releases visit
