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Is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Record-Breaking Success the Biggest Win for Anime Fans?
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter One made Japanese movie history. Theaters saw excitement, huge crowds, and new records from day one. Here’s how this anime film impressed and what to expect next.
Simple Story, Huge Impact
On July 18, 2025, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter One opened in Japan. This was the first movie in a planned trilogy, finishing the story of the popular Demon Slayer anime.
Over 5.16 million people came to see it in just four days. The movie earned over ¥7.31 billion (about $49.6 million) within its first long holiday weekend.
These numbers outperformed any Japanese film’s first day and weekend ever.
Breaking Record After Record
Opening day, single day, and opening weekend earnings topped every Japanese box office record. Even the previous record-holder, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, did not earn so much so quickly.
“Infinity Castle” also broke records for special IMAX showings. The day three single-day figure, ¥2.03 billion, is Japan’s highest ever for any film on one day.
For Anime Fans Everywhere: Global Release Dates
Japanese audiences enjoyed the world’s first showings. The movie will premiere internationally, with key release dates as follows:
- August 14, 2025: Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan
- August 15, 2025: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam
- September 11, 2025: US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, UK, and more
- September 12, 2025: India, Spain, Poland, and many others
More regions follow soon after.
Meaning for the Movie World
Ticket sales are huge and could help the movie become Japan’s all-time biggest. The current champion, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, gathered ¥40.43 billion in total and is known as a blockbuster hit.
Infinity Castle’s release came at a time when there were no pandemic restrictions, showing true demand and excitement.
If viewership keeps up, Infinity Castle might grab the title of highest-grossing anime and Japanese film ever.
Why Did Infinity Castle Do So Well?
- It ends a beloved story. Fans have followed Tanjiro and friends for years and want to see how it ends.
- The movie launched during a holiday, giving more people time to see it.
- The franchise’s last film set records, and new fans have joined since then.
- Stunning animation, famous voice actors, and action scenes drew large crowds.
What’s Next?
- International audiences get to see Infinity Castle starting in August and September.
- If ticket sales continue, new records are possible not just in Japan but in other countries too.
- Future chapters of the trilogy are expected, with even more excitement as the story wraps up.
Anyone who loves heroic stories or Japanese animation will see why this film gets so much attention and creates such a positive scene in cinemas. The crowd reactions and statistics so far tell a cheerful story for the movie industry and for Demon Slayer fans everywhere.