'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train: Infinity Arc' Breaks 9.1 Million Viewers and 1.207 Billion Won in Just 10 Days... Japan's Fastest 5 Billion Yen Record

The absolute powerhouse of the Japanese animation industry, 'Demon Slayer', is once again writing a box office myth. According to IT media IT Media on the 28th (local time), 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Chapter 1 Akaza's Return' has recorded a staggering box office revenue of 12.87217 billion yen (approximately 1.207 billion won) in just ten days since its release, creating a new history in the animation industry.

The audience mobilization is also overwhelming. The audience count of 9,104,483 is an astonishing figure considering the short period of just 10 days since its release, showing a faster box office speed than its predecessor 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train', proving the series' steady rise in popularity.

Particularly noteworthy is the explosive response in the early days of its release. The film recorded a box office revenue of 5.52429 billion yen (approximately 518 million won) and an audience count of 3,843,613 in just three days (July 18-20) after its release. This is an unprecedented record for the fastest 5 billion yen breakthrough in Japanese film history, symbolizing that the 'Demon Slayer' series has established itself as a phenomenon in Japanese popular culture beyond just a popular work.

'Demon Slayer' is an animated series based on the popular manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, depicting the adventures of a boy named Tanjiro who becomes a demon slayer to save his sister who has turned into a demon, set in the Taisho era. It is loved worldwide for its outstanding animation, touching storytelling, and the charm of its characters.

This 'Mugen Train Chapter 1 Akaza's Return' is a theatrical film produced as a sequel to the TV series. It has been screening in theaters across Japan since July 18, and it is produced on a grand scale with a running time of 155 minutes. The rating is set to PG12 (recommended for children under 12 accompanied by a guardian) to ensure that family audiences can watch it with peace of mind.

Such box office success carries significance beyond mere numbers. It shows that Japanese animation still maintains unparalleled competitiveness in the global content market, and it is evaluated as a successful case of the IP (intellectual property) expansion strategy that extends from the original manga to TV animation and theatrical films.

Considering that the predecessor 'Mugen Train' recorded the highest box office in Japan's history (40.4 billion yen) and caused a social phenomenon, it seems likely that this 'Mugen Train' will achieve similar or even greater results. Especially, it is expected to have a positive impact on the entire Japanese film industry in conjunction with the recovery of theaters after COVID-19.