The latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle Arc the Movie: Part 1 Akaza Returns, has grossed ¥35.06 billion ($234 million) in 73 days with 24.26 million admissions. The movie added ¥1.0 billion ($6.7 million) in the past week, leaving ¥5.7 billion ($38 million) to surpass the all-time Japanese record of ¥40.75 billion ($272 million) set by Mugen Train in 2020.

Quick Summary:

・Infinity Castle Arc Part 1 earned ¥35.06B ($234M) with 24.26M admissions in 73 days since July 18, 2025.
・The film added ¥1.0B ($6.7M) in the last week, narrowing the gap to Mugen Train’s ¥40.75B ($272M).
・It hit ¥10B ($67M) in 8 days, ¥20B ($133M) in 23 days, and ¥30B ($200M) in 46 days.
・Opening 3-day box office was ¥5.52B ($36.8M), breaking multiple Japanese film debut records.
・Distributor Aniplex issued a statement of gratitude to audiences and theaters.

Box Office Performance of Infinity Castle Arc Part 1

The movie has maintained rapid momentum. By day three, revenue stood at ¥5.52 billion ($36.8 million), setting new records for opening weekend, first-day, and single-day earnings in Japan. It crossed ¥10 billion ($67 million) in 8 days, ¥20 billion ($133 million) in 23 days, and ¥30 billion ($200 million) in 46 days. At day 73, it reached ¥35.06 billion ($234 million).

Comparison with Mugen Train’s Record

Mugen Train, released in October 2020, remains the top-grossing film in Japan at ¥40.75 billion ($272 million). Its milestones were slower: 10 days for ¥10 billion, 24 days for ¥20 billion, and 59 days for ¥30 billion. Infinity Castle Arc Part 1 has outpaced it and is now the country’s second-highest-grossing film.

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 Arc Part 1 earned so far?
As of day 73, the film has grossed ¥35.06 billion ($234 million) with 24.26 million admissions, ranking second in Japanese box office history.

Q2: How close is it to beating Mugen Train’s record?
It is ¥5.7 billion ($38 million) away. Mugen Train earned ¥40.75 billion ($272 million), the highest ever in Japan.

Q3: How fast did the film reach ¥10B, ¥20B, and ¥30B?
It reached ¥10B ($67M) in 8 days, ¥20B ($133M) in 23 days, and ¥30B ($200M) in 46 days, faster than Mugen Train.

Q4: When was the film released?
Infinity Castle Arc Part 1 Akaza Returns premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025.

Q5: What part of the Demon Slayer story does the film cover?
The movie adapts the first part of the Infinity Castle Arc, featuring the Demon Slayer Corps’ battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Rank demons.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS