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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).
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie Mugen Train release date: When to watch the anime movie in India
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie Mugen Train release date: Are you a Demon Slayer fan? If so, here's some great news for you! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train is returning to theaters in India and this time, it will be showcased in stunning 4K. If you missed it the first time around, here's your chance to experience it on the big screen again. If you're excited to join Tanjiro on his journey once more, here's everything you need to know. Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie Mugen Train release date Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train is set to return to theaters in India on June 13, 2025, this time debuting in 4K. The film was originally released on August 13, 2021. The film, originally released in 2020, will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles. What is Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train about? Taking place after the first season of the TV series, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train follows Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke as they undertake a new mission. Alongside Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, one of the Demon Slayer Corps' strongest swordsmen, they set out to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of more than 40 passengers aboard the Mugen Train. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train box office and ratings According to Crunchyroll, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train has been both a critical darling and a box office phenomenon. It stands as the highest-grossing Japanese anime film ever and the top-grossing Japanese film globally, having earned over 500 million USD so far. The movie set a record for the biggest opening weekend in domestic box office history for a foreign-language film and ranked as the second highest-grossing Japanese anime film in North America. It also boasts outstanding ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 98% critic score and a 99% audience score from over 10,000 verified viewers. The film is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and is based on the original story by Koyoharu Gotoge, with the screenplay and animation produced by studio ufotable.
