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CNA
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
New Demon Slayer movie breaks records in Japan
The latest movie adaptation of hit manga and anime series Demon Slayer is breaking records in Japan, becoming the fastest film to gross 10 billion yen (US$67 million), an industry body said. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle was released on Jul 18 and reached the 10 billion yen mark after eight days. The previous record-holder was the last installment of the series – Demon Slayer: Mugen Train – which hit that figure after 10 days in 2020, Kogyo Tsushinsha, which tracks movie sales, said on Monday (Jul 28). "We thank each and every fan who came to movie theatres and theatre staff who are delivering this to the fans," the movie's official X account said on Monday. Demon Slayer is originally a manga comic book series that has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, according to its publisher Shueisha. The work by artist Koyoharu Gotouge follows a combat adventure of boy hero Tanjiro Kamado who fights demons as he searches for a cure for his sister who has become one. The intense popularity of the series is rivalled only by global titles like Dragon Ball, Naruto and One Piece, Kyodo News said. The original manga series appeared in the popular Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2016 to 2020.
Japan Times
5 days ago
- 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
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle makes five records at Japan Box Office, hits $49.6M in just 4 Days
Demon Slayer is back, and it's already smashing box office records in Japan. The latest movie, Infinity Castle, has taken the country by storm, breaking five major records within just four days of release. The film has grossed over 7.3 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $49.6 million, setting the pace for another blockbuster run. The anime film is the first in a new trilogy based on the final arc of the manga. It has delivered not just massive earnings, but also new single-day and IMAX records in the Japanese market. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has broken five box office records in Japan Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle made 1.64 billion yen ($11.1M) on its opening Friday, a new record for the highest opening day in Japan. By Sunday, it hit a single-day record of 2.03 billion yen ($13.8M), the best for any movie in the country. It also became the top three-day debut of all time in Japan, beating previous records held by the franchise's earlier hit, Mugen Train. Over three days, Infinity Castle made more than 5.5 billion yen ($37.5M). Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle "Akaza's Return" breaks the all-time record for the highest grossing 2-day screening in Japan's box-office history! —Ufotable is breaking its own records The IMAX numbers were just as stunning. The movie earned $3 million on its opening day in IMAX, making it the highest ever for Japan, including both local and Hollywood films. After four days, the IMAX total climbed to $3.5 million, setting another record. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has become the second biggest movie of the year in Japan With a local holiday adding an extra day, the four-day attendance reached 5.16 million people. That number helped the movie cross 7.3 billion yen, placing it as the second biggest movie of the year in Japan, and it's only getting started. The Infinity Castle arc will be legendary Infinity Castle is already on track to follow or even surpass Mugen Train, which remains Japan's highest-grossing film ever, having made over 40 billion yen. Global release plans for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle The trilogy is produced by Aniplex and Ufotable, and released in Japan by Aniplex and Toho. Sony and Crunchyroll have acquired the global rights, except for select Asian markets. International releases begin in August, with North America getting the film on September 12. In India, the film will hit the screens on September 12, 2025. New exclusive @IMAX poster for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle 🌊Experience the first feature film in the three-part cinematic trilogy in IMAX on September 12#DemonSlayer #InfinityCastle #IMAX What is the plot of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle? Infinity Castle continues the story of Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps as they face their final battles. The story picks up after the Hashira Training arc, where the demon Muzan Kibutsuji ambushes the corps at their headquarters. Tanjiro and the others find themselves trapped inside the Infinity Castle, setting the stage for an epic showdown. Fans can expect a gripping, action-packed finale as the trilogy unfolds in cinemas worldwide. With record-breaking momentum already, Infinity Castle is all set to dominate not just Japan but global box office charts soon.
Forbes
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bad News About The ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Part 2 And 3 Release Dates
Demon Slayer Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is currently demolishing box office records in Japan, records set originally by Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, years earlier. They really like Demon Slayer. But fans know that this first Infinity Castle film is only Part 1, and Parts 2 and 3 are separate movies, a trilogy that is going to be the end of the entire series. A series that will…span an entire decade, according to new reports about the release dates for Infinity Castle Parts 2 and 3. A new report from AniRave says a source they trust has informed them that Infinity Castle Part 2 will air in 2027 and Infinity Castle Part 3 will air in 2029. That would be around ten years since Demon Slayer first debuted in 2019, and the end result of this would be a total of four seasons of a show and three movies. Fans have not liked hearing these are the dates, and were hoping the movies would get here faster. After all, it took just five years for there to be four seasons of the show which is a whopping 63 episodes in total. At 2 hours and 30 minutes, Infinity Castle is roughly 7.5 episodes. So 7.5 episodes every two years? Why is it taking so long? Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Well, the main issue is going to be production quality and just how much work the above-and-beyond animation is going to be for the films. Those who have seen the first one can attest to how great it is. While these dates are not official, fans hoping that maybe the 'real' dates are closer together are in for disappointment. If anything, it's possible the actual gaps between Part 1 and 2 and 2 and 3 may be even longer than this. Ufotable has said that production on just Part 1 took 3.5 years, started while the old seasons were still airing. Not to say that every movie is going to take 3.5 years from the release of the last one, putting us at 2032, but one every two years is sort of a blessing, in that context, as frustrating as it may be for fans. It's frankly a miracle that Demon Slayer got 63 episodes out in five years with its animation quality, and while it's understandable fans may be confused about the delay with the movies, there's no real getting around it. I'm seeing some say the 'hype will be dead,' but the time the series finishes in 2029, but I mean, this is Demon Slayer, hype for it does not die. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
Pink Villa
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Box Office: Slays records in Japan with biggest days and weekend of all time
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, has recorded an exceptional opening weekend at the Japanese box office. Released on July 18, the dark fantasy action film has garnered an earth-shattering response, demolishing all previous weekend records in Japan and setting a new milestone. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle records biggest opening weekend in Japan, collects JPY 5.25 billion The much-loved anime opened with a phenomenal JPY 1.6 billion (USD 11 million), recording the biggest debut in Japan. Furthermore, it smashed another all-time record by collecting JPY 1.75 billion (USD 11.75 million) on Day 2 and an outstanding JPY 1.9 billion (USD 13 million) on Day 3. The total three-day collection of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle reached a massive JPY 5.25 billion (USD 35 million), which is the biggest opening weekend record of all time at the Japanese box office. Infinity Castle dethroned the previous record-holder, Mugen Train (JPY 4.62 billion) of the same franchise. Day-wise box office collections of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in Japan: Infinity Castle also set numerous other records earlier over the weekend, including the biggest opening day and biggest single day. Some of the records film sets are listed below: Highest Opening day of all time - JPY 1.60 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.27 billion by Mugen Train) Biggest Second day or Saturday of all time - JPY 1.75 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.7 billion by Mugen Train) Biggest Third day or Sunday of all time - JPY 1.90 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.65 billion by Mugen Train) Biggest Single day of all time - JPY 1.90 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.7 billion by Mugen Train) Biggest Weekend of all time - JPY 5.25 billion approx (previous record of JPY 4.62 billion by Mugen Train) Most tickets sold on Opening day - 1.10 million approx (previous record of 911K by Mugen Train) Most tickets sold in a Single day - 1.35 million approx (previous record 1.27 million by Mugen Train) Most tickets sold in a Weekend - 3.67 million approx (previous record 3.42 million by Mugen Train) Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
