Demon Slayer Has Been Beaten By 2025’s Real Best Movie

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2025 was a fantastic year for anime films, with several major hits released. The biggest success was undoubtedly Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return. This film broke box office records, surpassing the previous highest-grossing anime movie, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

With the huge popularity of Demon Slayer, many expected it to win awards globally, but that hasn’t happened. Instead, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc has consistently received better ratings. Although Reze Arc didn’t perform as well at the box office, it’s been ranked as the best movie of 2025, and recently earned the title of Letterboxd’s highest-rated film of the year – a rare achievement for an anime movie.

Demon Slayer Has The Most Successful Anime Movies At The Box Office

  • Infinity Castle Broke Into the Top 10 For Global Box Office in 2025

Demon Slayer has been incredibly popular and successful in recent years. The first film, Mugen Train, broke records in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time and even surpassing the beloved classic, Spirited Away. This level of success was unexpected and amazed fans of the series.

Perhaps even more surprisingly, Demon Slayer continued its incredible success with the 2025 release of Infinity Castle Part 1: Akaza’s Return. This movie shattered the box office records previously set by Mugen Train, becoming the highest-grossing anime film ever. It’s been a global phenomenon, drawing huge crowds to cinemas worldwide.

I will show no mercy in defeating demons, cutting down any who threaten to harm others, both to honor those they’ve killed and to prevent further suffering. However, I won’t scorn demons who feel remorse for their past deeds. They were once people, just like me, and deserve some understanding.

With the huge success of Infinity Castle, Demon Slayer shows no signs of stopping – two more movies are already planned for the coming years. It’s clear that Demon Slayer is having a big impact on the anime industry, as other studios and franchises are now eager to replicate its success with their own films.

Despite Demon Slayer’s Success It Was Beaten By Chainsaw Man In Ratings

  • Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is Letterboxd’s Highest Rated Movie in 2025
  • Demon Slayed: Infinity Castle Doesn’t Make the Top 10

Although Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earned the most money at the box office in 2025, audience reviews paint a different picture.

The Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie has consistently outperformed Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in ratings across various platforms. Notably, it achieved the highest score ever for a movie on MyAnimeList, the leading anime rating website, and ranks as the second highest-rated anime of all time on that platform.

Just recently, Letterboxd published its list of the ten best movies of 2025, and surprisingly, “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc” took the top spot.

Hey, how about we check out the festival near here tomorrow? I think it’ll be a lot of fun, and they’re supposed to have great food! —Reze

Many people were surprised by this, as it’s rare for an anime film to rank so highly on Letterboxd. The platform’s users generally aren’t known for being big anime fans.

I was really surprised to see how well Chainsaw Man did – it actually took the number one spot! Meanwhile, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle didn’t even crack the top 10. Here’s a look at the movies that did make the cut:

  1. Chainsaw Man Reze Arc
  2. The Voice of Huns Rajab
  3. Marty Supreme
  4. One Battle After Another
  5. I Swear
  6. Sentimental Value
  7. Hamnet
  8. No Other Choice
  9. Sinners
  10. Train Dreams

I’ve noticed that the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie is the only animated film featured this year, and it’s the sole anime movie on the list. It’s really a testament to how popular the Chainsaw Man series has become.

Chainsaw Man Is On The Rise After The Reze Movie

  • Fans Are Excited for Chainsaw Man’s Return with Season 2

I’ve noticed that while Chainsaw Man is gaining popularity, it’s still smaller than a huge franchise like Demon Slayer. Demon Slayer really connects with a lot of people because it’s easy to follow and has memorable characters. Chainsaw Man feels a bit different – it’s more for a specific audience and stands out because of its unique approach. But it’s clear to me that Chainsaw Man is definitely becoming more and more popular.

I was already a huge fan after the first season of Chainsaw Man dropped, but wow, it’s really taken off since then! There were some people who weren’t totally sold on Season 1, but the ‘Reze Arc’ just blew everyone away. It’s like, a full-on movie, and the animation and direction by MAPPA Studio are seriously incredible – it’s no wonder fans all over the world are obsessed!

Fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment of Chainsaw Man, and it looks like Season 2 is up next. Many are hoping to see it released by 2027.

Demon Slayer Still Has More Chances To Stand Out With Infinity Castle Part 2 and Part 3

While fan ratings haven’t been as strong for Demon Slayer compared to series like Chainsaw Man’s ‘Reze Arc,’ the franchise still has potential for future success.

For those following the series, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 is the first of three movies planned to finish the manga’s story. It’s actually the shortest of the three films, with Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Parts 2 and 3 promising even more action and excitement.

Although official release dates haven’t been announced, many fans expect Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 to come out in 2027, followed by Infinity Castle Part 3 around 2029.

I’ve been following Demon Slayer, and it’s really expanding! The latest arc, Infinity Castle, is currently playing in theaters. If you can’t wait for the movie releases, you can read the manga on Manga Plus. As for the anime, there are four full seasons available to stream on Crunchyroll. But it looks like the rest of the story will be told through movies, so fans will need to catch those in theaters when they come out, depending on where they live.

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2026-01-16 14:55