Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinite Castle breaks historical records in Japan and the world
What seemed impossible, Kimetsu no Yaiba achieved it again. the new movie Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinite Castle (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugenjo Hen) has become an absolute phenomenon, to the point of having surpassed the income of Spirited Away in Japan. With 330 billion yen raised in just 60 days, the film is already the second highest grossing film in the country's history, and still has a way to reach number one.
The numbers are dizzying: more than 23 million tickets sold in Japan and a global total of 680 million dollars. In North America alone, the film debuted with $70 million in its opening weekend, an all-time record for any anime released in the United States. In other territories, such as Europe and Latin America, it is also leaving unpublished records, confirming that Kimetsu no Yaiba is not only a Japanese success, but a cultural phenomenon worldwide.
A box office rhythm that points to the throne
If something stands out, it is the speed with which Infinite Castle is collecting. The film took only 8 days to exceed 100 billion yen, while the legendary Mugen Train He did it in 10. The 200 billion arrived in 23 days (on the 24th of Mugen Train), and 300 billion in just 46 days, easily exceeding the 59 that the previous delivery required. The projection is clear: everything indicates that it will end up surpassing the 2020 film and taking the absolute record in the history of Japanese cinema.
The story behind the phenomenon
Infinite Castle doesn't just shine at the box office. The film represents the narrative climax of Kimetsu no Yaiba, with Tanjiro and the Pillars facing Muzan and the most powerful demons in the infinite fortress. This first chapter of the final trilogy has hooked millions of fans, who are already looking forward to the second part. The combination of impeccable animation, intense combat and the emotional charge that the story carries explain why the film is generating so much noise inside and outside of Japan.
Could Kimetsu no Yaiba become No. 1 in history?
With the current trend, the question is inevitable: will it overcome Infinite Castle the 407.5 billion yen he achieved Mugen Train? The distributor Aniplex has publicly thanked fans and movie theaters for this massive support, hinting that they hope to break all records. If one thing is clear, it is that Kimetsu no Yaiba has earned its place as the most influential anime franchise of the last decade.
And you, do you think Infinite Castle will manage to dethrone the historic Mugen Train? The battle is no longer just on the screen, but also at the box office.
