Infinity Castle Sets Global Box-Office Records—India Bound

Pipos, are you ready to be blown away? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle (Part 1: Akaza Returns) is rewriting anime history—before Indian fans have even seen it in theaters!

A Record-Breaking Launch You Can’t Miss

  • The film's debut in Japan shattered records:
  • Earned ¥1.64 billion (~US$11.1M) on Day 1
  • Grossed ¥5.52 billion (~US$37.4M) in its opening weekend — the biggest in Japanese cinema history ⏮
  • By Day 38, its total revenue climbed to ¥28.09 billion (~US$191M) — surpassing Mugen Train by a whopping US$15M 
  • Ranked as the third-highest grossing film in Japan, behind only Mugen Train and Spirited Away 

Korea Didn’t Hold Back Either

The hype wasn't limited to Japan. In South Korea, Infinity Castle dominated the box office with $12.6 million earnings over its debut weekend, topping all other releases.

Why Fans Love It (And Want It Now)

This global frenzy isn’t just about numbers—it’s about impact:

  • Animated action fueled by epic battles, rich story arcs, and breathtaking visuals
  • The Infinity Castle arc continues directly from the Hashira Training Arc and plunges fans into the final showdown against Muzan’s forces 

Pipo Chat: Your Turn!

Which scene are you most excited to see on the big screen?
Will any of the battles give you chills? Tell us your hype moment below — let’s get our Pipo fam pumped!

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Let’s make history together, Pipos!

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