Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Conquers Japanese Box Office

We’ve got a few more hours before the Western release of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle, but the movie is already out in its home country. In case you were wondering how it’s performing there…the answer is “very well.”

Sine opening July 18, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has broken three box office opening weekend records in Japan, including the highest opening day, first day, and single day results of all time for the country. It’s generated 29.9 billion yen, or the US equivalent of $204 million, and has remained #1 for seven consecutive weeks. It is now the third-highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, with only Spirited Away and a previous Demon Slayer film, Mugen Train, beating it. In other words, the gamble to change the adaption from television to theatrical premieres has paid off.

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.

While you’re waiting for the doors to open, here’s a special featurette Crunchyroll put together starring the English voices of the movie: Zach Aguilar as Tanjiro, Aleks Le as Zenitsu, Abby Trott as Nezuko, Bryce Papenbrook as Inosuke, Johnny Yong Bosch as Giyu, Lucien Dodge as Akaza, Alejandro Saab as Kaigaku, and Channing Tatum as Keizo. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle opens in over 40 countries including the US tomorrow, September 12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DitPK3bfFOI