Demon Slayer Is Officially Set To Make Anime History

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This article contains spoilers from the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.

The *Demon Slayer* series has already become legendary with *Mugen Train*, but the latest film has achieved a remarkable level of success. *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return* was a massive hit, not only in Japan but around the world, proving popular in countries like the USA and everywhere else it was released.

The first part of *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle*, featuring Akaza’s Return, was a huge success in the United States, breaking a 25-year record previously set by *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*. That film held the title of highest-grossing international movie at the US Box Office. This accomplishment adds to Demon Slayer’s recent string of record-breaking performances.

Demon Slayer Has Broken A 25-Year-Old Record

  • Infinity Castle Has Become The Highest-Grossing International Movie in the US
  • It Beat ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ At The US Box Office

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza’s Return came out in Japan in July, and fans around the world, particularly in the West, eagerly awaited its release. After a few months, US fans finally got to see the movie in theaters in September. As many expected, it quickly became popular, drawing large crowds.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has been playing in US theaters for about a month and has seen incredible success. The first part, focusing on Akaza’s Return, actually broke a 25-year-old US box office record previously held by ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’ becoming the highest-grossing international film. This is a huge accomplishment for the Demon Slayer franchise, with the movie earning over $128 million at the US box office and still continuing to bring in revenue.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Has Seen An Unforeseen Level Of Success

The Movie Broke Several Records And Is Still Going Strong

Earning more than $128 million in the US alone is a huge accomplishment, and it shows just how popular the Demon Slayer series has become. Globally, the movie has made over $600 million, which is an incredible amount for an anime film.

Demon Slayer’s success could grow even further, especially if it’s released in China, which could significantly increase its viewership. Plus, the current movie, *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return*, is just the beginning. The upcoming *Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Parts 2 and 3* promise even larger-scale events and have the potential to surpass all previous records for the series.

You can now see *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle* in cinemas! If you can’t wait for the film, the story is also available as a manga on Manga Plus. There are currently four seasons of the *Demon Slayer* anime, all streaming on Crunchyroll. The rest of the story will be released as movies, so fans will need to see them in theaters when they come out in their country.

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2025-10-16 23:12