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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Breaks Box Office Records!

7/29/2025

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Summary

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"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" has taken the box office by storm, raking in over 12.87 billion yen ($87 million) within just 10 days of its July 18 release in Japan. Shattering records previously held by "Mugen Train," it has become the fastest film to hit the 10 billion yen mark. Fans can catch it in the U.S. and U.K. starting September 12.

History

Historical Context

"Demon Slayer: Mugen Train," released in 2020, became the highest-grossing anime film, earning 40 billion yen ($370 million) and highlighting the anime industry's rising global popularity. This trend continued with "Infinity Castle," which surpassed Mugen Train's earnings in just ten days, indicating a robust and expanding international market for anime films and their cultural impact.

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Story summary

"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" has taken the box office by storm, raking in over 12.87 billion yen ($87 million) within just 10 days of its July 18 release in Japan. Shattering records previously held by "Mugen Train," it has become the fastest film to hit the 10 billion yen mark. Fans can catch it in the U.S. and U.K. starting September 12.

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