The battle for the throne of cinema Anime on Japan It is more intense than ever. two of the most anticipated productions of the year, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, they are starring in a competition. The success of the Reze arc marks a crucial moment for Mappa, which manages to convert the story of Tatsuki Fujimoto in a cinematographic phenomenon. at the same time, Ufotable He continues to demonstrate his technical mastery with the conclusion of the Infinite Castle, consolidating the legacy of Kimetsu no Yaiba as one of the largest franchises in anime’s history.
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc dominates the first place with impressive revenue
During his third weekend on the billboard, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc He returned to occupy the first position at the Japanese box office, surpassing all national and international productions. The film sold 577,000 tickets and generated 896,690,290 yen (about $5.85 million USD) between Friday and Sunday, remaining number one in the country.
In total, the film has reached 2.88 million tickets sold and an accumulated collection of 4,371,814,390 yen (about $28.54 million USD). Japanese critics highlight their fidelity to the original manga of Chainsaw Man. his most intimate and emotional tone, and the spectacular visual work of Mappa, which manages to convey the tension and melancholy that surround the history of REZE and denji. the cinemas in Tokyo and Osaka They report sold out features since the premiere, and the film is already emerging as one of the most successful of 2025 within the supernatural action genre.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Sairai resists strongly after more than 12 weeks
Though Chainsaw Man momentarily leads the ticket office, , Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle It continues to demonstrate its commercial and emotional power. In its twelfth weekend, the film sold 272,000 tickets and grossed 431,670,200 yen (about $2.81 million USD), remaining in second position.
To date, it accumulates 24.7 million tickets and an impressive total collection of 35,772,117,900 yen (about $233 million USD). This performance confirms that the phenomenon of Demon Slayer It continues unstoppable, even years after its first film, Mugen Train. the sequence of akaza She has been particularly praised for her fluid animation. Its emotional intensity and the narrative closure that gives the character one of the most memorable moments of the entire saga.
A rivalry that raises the standard of anime cinema
Beyond the numbers, this confrontation between Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer It represents a new golden era for anime in theaters. Both productions have elevated the medium’s technical, narrative and emotional quality, demonstrating that animated adaptations can compete with the great Hollywood productions.
Mappa and Ufotable, two studies of very different styles, are leading the way for the next generations of animators. While Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Bet on human drama and visual introspection. Infinity Castle It remains an unprecedented display of epic and technical perfection. With both titles still in the billboard. 2025 is emerging as one of the most important years in the history of Japanese anime, a period where the competition does not divide fans, but rather celebrates the best that the industry has to offer.
©藤本タツキ／集英社・Mappa
©吾峠呼世晴／集英社・アニプレックス・ ufotable
