Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle breaks box office records in Southeast Asia

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The initial installment of the anime series, titled “Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle,” has shattered numerous impressive records in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Today, anime is no longer confined to its niche status. It’s making waves and setting new standards, as evidenced by the record-breaking success of the movie Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle not only in Japan but also across Southeast Asia.

Although the film hasn’t been shown in Europe or North America yet, it has already sold a substantial number of tickets in Asian cinemas.

Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle surpasses Titanic in Japan

During its 38-day run, the film Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle has racked up extraordinary ticket sales in Japan and various regions across Southeast Asia. Remarkably, as of this past Monday (August 25, 2025), the movie has surpassed the box office earnings of Titanic by selling an impressive 19,825,555 tickets.

48,087,694,600 yen, or roughly $190.8 million, is the total sum from the number of tickets sold. In Japan, Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train movie surpassed Titanic as the highest-grossing film in just 45 days.

The fact that Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle is the initial film of a trilogy adds an extra layer of awe, as it signals a breakthrough period where anime productions are now surpassing typical Hollywood movies in terms of quality.

Although the global release of Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle is set for September 12, 2025, we haven’t had a chance to see how well it performs internationally since it hasn’t been released anywhere else as of now.

About the new Demon Slayer movie

Following four seasons and a film, Demon Slayer has captured the affections of anime enthusiasts worldwide. Countless individuals have invested significant amounts of their time in enjoying the thrilling journey of Tanjiro, as he strives to discover a remedy for his sister, Nezuko, who has been transformed into a demon.

Although he’ll encounter darkness during his entire voyage, the upcoming Demon Slayer trilogy signifies the culmination and conclusion of the series, delving into the last happenings depicted in the original manga.

Get ready to ignite your passion, as the movie is about to hit the screens in approximately three weeks across Europe, North America, and worldwide locations.

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2025-08-25 18:11