the phenomenon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba He has done it again. The first film of the trilogy Infinity Castle, titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Akaza’s Return Not only is it breaking box office records, but it is already positioned as one of the most successful films in the history of Japanese cinema. In just 17 days, the tape has raised more than 17 billion yen. With this, it surpasses historic brands and further consolidates the franchise’s dominance in global pop culture.
An unstoppable box office with records and millionaire figures
Since its premiere on July 18, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Akaza’s Return It has proven to be a huge success. In just 17 days, he sold more than 12.5 million tickets and accumulated a total collection of 17,639,557,600 yen, equivalent to 119.3 million dollars. This feat allowed him to enter the select group of the top 10 of the highest-grossing films in history in Japan, moving to Bayside Shakedown 2 (2003) of the tenth place.
But that’s not all. the movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle He also broke the record as the fastest film to reach 10 billion yen, an achievement he achieved in just eight days. Thus, she surpassed her predecessor Mugen Train, which had reached that brand in 10 days during its historic premiere in 2020.
The start was devastating. premiere day, Infinity Castle sold more than 1.15 million tickets and generated 11.1 million dollars. While July 20 broke a daily collection record when entering 13.7 million dollars in a single day. In addition, its first long weekend (of four days) generated a total locker of 49.5 million dollars. far exceeding the opening of three days of Mugen Train (d)43.8 million dollars).
Infinity Castle Can you beat the great anime icons?
Although it is already a resounding success, Infinity Castle He still has a way to go if he wants to climb higher in the list of the highest grossing films. The following goals include emblematic titles such as The amazing vagabond castle (19.6 billion), Princess Mononoke (20.18 billion), One Piece Film: Red (20.33 billion) and your name (25.17 billion). At the top is the unattainable Chihiro’s journey with 31.68 billion yen, and at the top of the podium. still reigns Mugen Train, with its 40.43 billion yen in Japan and a global total that made it the most successful Japanese film.
With the impulse it carries, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Akaza’s Return It could continue to rise in the historical ranking. The passion of the fans, the solidity of their narrative and the strength of their animation continue to be the fuel behind this global phenomenon. If something has become clear, it is that the universe of Kimetsu no Yaiba has not touched the top yet and the Infinite Castle He is just beginning to unfold his power.
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