The latest installment in the Demon Slayer franchise is shattering records in Japan, becoming the fastest film in the country’s history to gross 10 billion yen (approximately $67 million), according to box office tracker Kogyo Tsushinsha.
Released on July 18, the film reached the milestone in just eight days, beating the previous record set by its own predecessor, which achieved the same feat in 10 days back in 2020.
The official X account for the movie expressed gratitude to fans and cinema staff on Monday, stating, “We thank each and every fan who came to movie theatres and theatre staff who are delivering this to the fans.”
Based on the hit manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer has become a global phenomenon, with over 200 million manga copies sold worldwide.
The series follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young swordsman battling demons while seeking a cure for his demon-transformed sister.
First serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump between 2016 and 2020, Demon Slayer has grown into a cultural juggernaut, rivalling iconic Japanese franchises such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece, according to Kyodo News.
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