Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Makes History with 10 Billion Yen Record

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie is Now Fastest Film in Japan to Hit 10 Billion Yen

The first of three Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movies just had its second weekend in Japan, where it was no. 1 again, and that should come as no surprise given the record it already broke. According to the latest box office update, the anime film hit the 10 billion yen mark in just eight days, making it the fastest film to reach the milestone.

As of now, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is the 29th highest grossing film in the history of the Japanese box office, already placing it above 1993s Jurassic Park. It currently sits at a mighty 12.87 billion yen, which adds up to roughly US$87.03 million with 9.1 million tickets sold. It still has a couple billion left to catch up to the hottest film of the year, Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback, but it should have no problem doing so.

Previously, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train passed the 10 billion yen mark in the first 10 days of release.

The Demon Slayer anime  continues  to be directed by Haruo Sotozaki, with Akira Matsushima as character designer and chief animation director and Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina on music.

Once the three movies are out, that will finish the Demon Slayer anime, which has been a massive success. Crunchyroll gave this description for the movie:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle  Plot

Tanjiro Kamado a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.

As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.

The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons stronghold the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

Source: Crunchyroll News