Demon Slayer is officially making history.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the first of three theatrical movies planned for the series, has stayed at No. 1 at the U.S. box office for a second week, bringing in an additional $16 million.
This is the first time ever for an anime film, per The Wrap.
The movie is immediately the highest grossing anime film in American history at $104 million so far. It’s also Sony’s highest grossing film of the year!
Here’s the full synopsis: “Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.”
“As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.”
Infinity Castle is the first of a 3-part finale for the beloved anime series, and continues to break records following its release in July in Japan. Find out the plan for the series!
See if you need to stick around for an end credits scene.
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