The latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle Arc Part 1 – Akaza Returns, has reached ¥37.1 billion (around $247 million) in box office revenue after 101 days, with 25.54 million tickets sold. The movie is now just ¥3.6 billion (about $24 million) away from surpassing Mugen Train’s ¥40.75 billion (≈$272 million) all-time record, maintaining a strong earnings pace since its July 18, 2025, release.

Quick Summary

・ Akaza Returns grossed ¥37.1 billion (≈$247 million) after 101 days.
・ Total attendance reached 25.54 million (Kogyo Tsushinsha data).
・ The gap with Mugen Train’s ¥40.75 billion (≈$272 million) record is ¥3.6 billion (≈$24 million).
・ Distributor Aniplex thanked fans and theaters for their support.

How Has Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Performed at the Box Office?

According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns has earned ¥37.1 billion (around $247 million) after 101 days in theaters, drawing 25.54 million viewers.
Released on July 18, 2025, the film has maintained a faster earnings pace than Mugen Train.
Its opening weekend alone brought in ¥5.52 billion (≈$36.8 million), setting new Japanese records for opening, first-day, and single-day box-office revenue.

How Close Is Akaza Returns to Breaking Mugen Train’s Record?

Mugen Train, released in October 2020, achieved ¥40.75 billion (≈$272 million) domestically and remains Japan’s highest-grossing film.
Akaza Returns now trails by just ¥3.6 billion (≈$24 million).
Given its sustained momentum, the Infinity Castle installment could soon surpass Mugen Train to become Japan’s No. 1 box-office hit.

What Makes the Infinity Castle Arc Significant in Demon Slayer’s Story?

Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns is the first installment in a planned trilogy that concludes the Demon Slayer saga.
It follows Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps as they enter Muzan Kibutsuji’s stronghold, the Infinity Castle, for the final battle against the Upper Rank demons.
The story continues the emotional and visual momentum of the previous anime arcs, brought to life by ufotable’s signature animation style.

How Has the Demon Slayer Franchise Evolved Since Mugen Train?

Following the global success of Mugen Train (approx. ¥517 billion or $3.45 billion worldwide), the Demon Slayer franchise expanded into TV arcs, stage plays, and video games.
The Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village, and Hashira Training arcs built anticipation for the Infinity Castle film trilogy.
With Akaza Returns grossing ¥37.1 billion (≈$247 million) so far, the series continues its run as one of Japan’s most profitable and influential entertainment properties.

About the Demon Slayer Franchise

Based on Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after demons kill his family and turn his sister Nezuko into a demon. The manga has sold over 220 million copies worldwide. Its anime adaptations include the Unwavering Resolve Arc (2019), Entertainment District Arc (2021), Swordsmith Village Arc (2023), and Hashira Training Arc (2024). The Infinity Castle trilogy depicts the final battle of Tanjiro and his allies against Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Rank demons.

FAQ

Q: How much has Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns earned so far?
A: It has grossed ¥37.1 billion (about $247 million) after 101 days, with 25.54 million tickets sold.

Q: How far is it from Mugen Train’s record?
A: It’s ¥3.6 billion (≈$24 million) behind the ¥40.75 billion (≈$272 million) record.

Q: When was the film released?
A: On July 18, 2025.

Q: Who distributed the movie?
A: Aniplex handled distribution, with animation by ufotable.

Q: What did Aniplex say about the film’s success?
A: The company thanked audiences and theater staff for their continued support of the film.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS