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Demon Slayer Film Earns $70M, Signals Anime's Mainstream Rise

12/31/2025

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle earned over $70 million in its opening US weekend and £535 million globally.
The film's performance signals a shift toward mainstream status, supported by a growing global fanbase.
Crunchyroll co-distributed the film and has grown to 17 million subscribers.
The Japanese government is investing in anime under the Cool Japan initiative to boost the economy through cultural tourism.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle earned over $70 million in its opening US weekend and £535 million globally.
The film's performance signals a shift toward mainstream status, supported by a growing global fanbase.
Crunchyroll co-distributed the film and has grown to 17 million subscribers.
The Japanese government is investing in anime under the Cool Japan initiative to boost the economy through cultural tourism.