This Anime Just Became the Most Successful Japanese Movie in History

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With anime gaining more and more global recognition, its impact on the box office is also increasing significantly. Previously, Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away” from 2001 held the title of highest-grossing Japanese film ever made. However, this was surpassed by Makoto Shinkai in 2017 with his movie “Your Name”. Most recently, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train” took over as the highest-earning Japanese film of all time, raking in approximately $500 million at the global box office in 2020. This record still stands (for now), but a fresh anime release is swiftly breaking box office records and aims to set a new standard.

Apart from being the Japanese movie with the highest gross earnings of all time (Demon Slayer: Mugen Train), it also set records for the best attendance and highest single-day gross for any Japanese film’s premiere. However, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle has now surpassed these records, leading many to anticipate that it will significantly outperform Mugen Train at the box office.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Continues to Break Box Office Records

The movie titled “Infinity Castle” debuted in Japanese cinemas on July 18th and has been a massive box office success. By the time of this writing, it has generated approximately $34 million (5.524 billion yen) during its opening weekend, with an astonishing 3.8 million viewers. This is remarkable considering it’s only been screened in 452 Japanese theaters so far. Fans worldwide will have to be patient as they wait for “Infinity Castle” to arrive at a theater close to them, which won’t happen until later this year. US fans can look forward to seeing it on September 12th, but until then they must avoid spoilers. On its path to box office supremacy, “Infinity Castle” has shattered three records previously held by its predecessor, “Mugen Train.

The movie titled “Infinity Castle” currently holds the record for the highest earnings on its debut, first day, and single-day screenings in Japan’s film industry. On its premiere day, approximately 1.15 million viewers watched it nationwide, generating around 1.65 billion Yen ($11.1 million). The movie’s most successful day was July 20th, with about 1.4 million spectators in attendance, earning a staggering 2 billion Yen ($13.6 million).

Will Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Become the Highest-Grossing Japanese Movie of All Time?

If you’ve been keeping up with anime box office trends recently, it’s quite probable that you anticipated Infinity Castle to rule the cinemas. Given the previous records, this outcome might not catch those who witnessed or marveled at the box office earnings of Mugen Train off guard.

The upcoming movie, “Infinity Castle,” stands an even stronger chance than its predecessor to rule the box office. The popularity of “Mugen Train” boosted the fan base of “Demon Slayer,” creating a surge of interest in “Infinity Castle.” What makes this significant is that “Infinity Castle” is the first installment of a new trilogy, which will signify the end of the current era of “Demon Slayer” films.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t contain my excitement as we delve into the concluding chapters of the Demon Slayer anime, inspired by the manga masterpiece of Koyoharu Gotouge! The Infinity Castle marks the commencement of our journey towards the end, with two more movies on the horizon, meticulously crafted to provide a satisfying conclusion to this beloved series.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle opens in US theaters on September 12th.

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2025-07-22 20:12