Demon Slayer movie earns over 40 billion yen in Japan

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train made cinematic history by becoming the first film in Japan to gross over 40 billion yen.

Released in October 2020, it surpassed the long-standing record held by Spirited Away in just 73 days.

Produced by the studio Ufotable, the movie impressed audiences with its high-quality animation and fluid action sequences.

Its success was particularly notable because it occurred during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively supporting the Japanese box office when many Hollywood films were being delayed.

The movie's popularity extended globally, making it the highest-grossing film worldwide in 2020—a historic achievement for a non-Hollywood production.

Today, it remains the gold standard in Japanese cinema, proving that anime has the power to reach mainstream audiences and achieve unprecedented commercial success.