‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ May Break ‘A Minecraft Movie’s Record After Its Big Win

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Breaks Records with 9.1 Million Viewers and 12.87 Billion Yen Box Office in Just 10 Days! Surpasses "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" Movie

The newest film in the "Demon Slayer" anime series, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle," based on Koyoharu Gotouge's original work (published by Shueisha's Jump Comics) and animated by ufotable, premiered in theaters in Japan on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Demon Slayer movie breaks box office records in Japan

As a fan of anime, it is always wholesome to hear when an anime breaks records in ratings and viewership. With the source of media skyrocketing in popularity, many have been jumping on the wave of anime. One anime, Demon Slayer, which has been around since 2019, just broke a box office record in Japan. Demon Slayer movie reaches 10 billion yen in box office sales in Japan On July 18, 2025, Demon Slayer released the first of the Infinity Castle a…

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ May Break ‘A Minecraft Movie’s Record After Its Big Win

Okay anime fam, buckle up, because Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle just exploded onto the big screen in Japan, and it’s already making box office history. The movie dropped over a four-day holiday weekend and absolutely torched expectations, like, we’re talking an estimated ¥5.9 billion, aka nearly $40 million, just after the launch. And here’s the kicker: according to Deadline, it also broke Japan’s record IMAX opening. Ever. F…