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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Tops ¥20.31 Billion in Japan as It Reaches Taiwan

The theatrical-exclusive first installment will launch in India on September 12 with a special All Night Nippon GOLD radio show promoting the release.

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Muzan in Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc (left), Tanjiro in Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie Part 1: Akaza’s Return
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Overview

  • It amassed ¥20.31 billion ($137.9 million) over 22 days to become Japan’s seventh-highest-grossing film ever.
  • The film opened in Taiwan on August 8 and will premiere in India on September 12.
  • Ufotable’s theatrical-only strategy keeps Part 1 off streaming platforms and includes IMAX and premium-format screenings.
  • A new trailer confirms Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka teaming up with Tanjiro Kamado in the climactic tag-team fight against Akaza.
  • Akaza’s Return is the first of a planned three-part trilogy that will conclude the Demon Slayer saga in 2029.