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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Smashes Japanese Opening-Day Record

Ufotable’s first installment in the anime’s finale trilogy earned 1.7 billion yen on launch day, drawing praise for visuals, soundtrack, emotional depth as it gears up for a September North America rollout.

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Overview

  • In Japan, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 earned more than 1.7 billion yen on its July 18 opening day, surpassing the record set by Mugen Train.
  • Audiences singled out Ufotable’s animation and the film’s labyrinthine castle design for its unprecedented detail and intensity.
  • LiSA’s "Shine in the Cruel Night" and Aimer’s "A World Where the Sun Never Rises" feature on the soundtrack and have been praised for elevating key scenes.
  • Tanjiro’s voice actor, Natsuki Hanae, revealed he drew on personal family losses to deepen his performance in the film’s emotional moments.
  • The film will open in North America on September 12, 2025, while Ufotable has yet to announce release dates for the trilogy’s remaining two installments.