The first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film, released on July 18, has now earned box office figures. In its first 66 days, it drew 23,621,279 viewers and grossed 34,011,490,700 yen, an increase of over 1 billion yen from the previous week.
The opening performance of Infinity Castle was nothing short of historic. The film earned 5.52 billion yen in just three days, setting three all-time records in Japan: the highest opening weekend gross, the biggest first-day earnings, and the strongest single-day box office performance.
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In just 8 days after its release, the film surpassed 10 billion yen at the box office (compared to 10 days for Mugen Train). It went on to exceed 20 billion yen in 23 days (vs. 24 days for Mugen Train) and 30 billion yen in 46 days (vs. 59 days for Mugen Train). Its predecessor, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train (released in October 2020), set the all-time domestic record with 40.75 billion yen. Currently ranking second, the new film is now within reach of challenging that historic milestone.
Aniplex, the distributor behind this major hit, expressed gratitude to fans, stating: “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who came to the theaters and to all those who helped bring this film to audiences”.
Crunchyroll describes the movie:
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: Oricon News
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