Demon Slayer Mugen Train has set yet another accolade around the globe. The film has crossed all borders and set a benchmark in the world. Demon Slayer anime film has reached a historical new box office milestone. No week has gone by that this film has not broken any record.
The success of this film has also boosted the viewership of the Demon Slayer inaugural season. Even the sales of the manga have reached a new height. Koyoharu Gotouge’s original manga series continues to sell like wildfire. As for the film, it has been dominating the box offices since November.
Demon Slayer Mugen Train: Historical Earnings
It is clear by now that Demon Slayer is the world’s most popular anime. There is no denying that this show has the world’s largest fanbase. The film surpassed a long-time contender Spirited Away. And eventually, it became the most successful Japanese film ever. In fact, it is climbing even higher to become the world’s largest grossing anime film. Demon Slayer anime film has earned over 50 billion yen in the box office in just 200 days.
Talking of the entire collection, there is a new survey that will shock you. According to a report by Crunchyroll, the Demon Slayer film has earned 100 million this latest week in Japan. This brings the total earnings of the film to 39.88 billion yen ($366.7 million). In terms of ticket sales, the film has sold 28.87 million so far.
Commendable International Performance
Even the international performance of the film has garnered many milestones. The entire earning of Mugen Train in international markets in the United States adds up to 50.1 billion yen ($458.59 million). This is certainly a history for the Japanese film industry.
Currently, due to the ongoing health crisis, Mugen Train is going through a defused phase in Japan. However, it looks like the collections in the international territories will keep this success rate afloat. As of now, Demon Slayer Mugen Train is still screening in theaters in both English subbed and dubbed versions in the United States.
Demon Slayer Mugen Train: More Achievements
Even the anime’s theme song was on the top of all pop charts for a long time. After these numerous accolades, it seems fair that this film will receive several awards in both popular and critics categories. The movie might also bag a few nominations in the best animation category in some western awards.
So, these were all the successes that Demon Slayer Mugen Train has acquired in such a short period of time. This is definitely a historic success because of the current state of cinema during the pandemic. Have you had the chance to watch this movie on the big screen? If not, then what are you waiting for? Share your reviews in the comments once you watch it! For more updates on anime, keep visiting this corner.