The latest film in the Demon Slayer franchise, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle: Part 1 – Akaza Returns,” has earned ¥36.4 billion ($242 million) in 88 days, drawing 25.11 million viewers. According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, the movie added ¥700 million ($4.7 million) over the previous week, leaving about ¥4.3 billion ($28.6 million) to surpass the record ¥40.75 billion ($271 million) gross of “Mugen Train.”

Quick Summary

- “Infinity Castle: Part 1 – Akaza Returns” has earned ¥36.4 billion ($242M) after 88 days of release.
- The film drew 25.11 million viewers, up ¥700 million ($4.7M) from the prior week.
- It trails “Mugen Train” (¥40.75 billion / $271M) by ¥4.3 billion ($28.6M).
- The movie opened on July 18, 2025, distributed by Aniplex.
- The pace of earnings continues to exceed that of the 2020 “Mugen Train” film.

Box Office Performance Overview

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle: Part 1 – Akaza Returns” achieved ¥36.4 billion ($242 million) in box office revenue after 88 days in theaters, with attendance totaling 25.11 million. Compared to the previous week, revenue increased by ¥700 million ($4.7 million). The gap to the all-time domestic record—held by “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” with ¥40.75 billion ($271 million)—has narrowed to approximately ¥4.3 billion ($28.6 million), according to Kogyo Tsushinsha.

Record-Breaking Start and Revenue Milestones

The film opened on July 18, 2025, earning ¥5.52 billion ($36.8 million) over its first three days, setting new all-time records in Japan for opening weekend, first-day, and single-day performances. It surpassed ¥10 billion ($66.7 million) in eight days, ¥20 billion ($133.3 million) in 23 days, and ¥30 billion ($200 million) in 46 days—each milestone reached faster than “Mugen Train.” With total revenue now second only to “Mugen Train,” the movie remains on a strong trajectory.

Franchise Background

The Demon Slayer manga by Koyoharu Gotouge ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020 and has over 220 million copies in circulation. The anime began in 2019 with the Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the 2020 Mugen Train movie, which grossed ¥51.7 billion ($345 million) worldwide. TV arcs included Entertainment District (2021), Swordsmith Village (2023), and Hashira Training (2024). The Infinity Castle Arc is being adapted as a trilogy, with Part 1 depicting the Demon Slayer Corps’ final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Rank demons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How much has “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns” earned so far?
A1: As of day 88, the film has grossed ¥36.4 billion ($242 million) with 25.11 million admissions.

Q2: When was the movie released in Japan?
A2: The film was released on July 18, 2025, distributed by Aniplex and produced by ufotable.

Q3: How close is it to breaking the “Mugen Train” record?
A3: It is approximately ¥4.3 billion ($28.6 million) away from surpassing the ¥40.75 billion ($271 million) total of “Mugen Train.”

Q4: Who created the original Demon Slayer manga?
A4: The original work was written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020.

Q5: What story does “Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns” depict?
A5: The film focuses on Tanjiro Kamado and his allies in the Demon Slayer Corps as they confront Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Rank Demons inside the Infinity Castle.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS