Demon Slayer cannot be stopped, and that is a fact. The supernatural series blew up following the debut of its first season, and Tanjiro has only become more popular since then. The debut of Demon Slayer’s first film this October only proved how popular the franchise has become, and netizens are sounding off now that Demon Slayer has become the highest-grossing film in Japan to date.
Videos by ComicBook.com
Yes, it is official. Demon Slayer has taken down Spirited Away to become the highest-grossing movie in Japan of all time. The film has taken down some serious heavyweights at the box office since Demon Slayer had to first go through Frozen, Your Name, and Titanic to take on Studio Ghibli. But in the end, Tanjiro and Rengoku were able to take down the classic.
To date, the film has grossed more than $340 million, and that is before Demon Slayer has taken its movie to the States or even Europe. Demon Slayer has the potential to become one of the highest-grossing anime movies worldwide, and that accolade would be one of many enjoyed by the film. Demon Slayer is obviously the highest-grossing Japanese movie of 2020, but it is also the highest-grossing animated movie of the year. At the overall box office, Demon Slayer is the fifth highest-grossing film of 2020 as it has beaten out Sonic the Hedgehog and Dolittle to new a few.
Clearly, Demon Slayer is in a league of its own when it comes to profit. From manga sales to its box office, Tanjiro cannot be beaten. So if there were ever a time to tell fans a second season is happening, well – that would be now.
What do you think about this big milestone? Are you surprised by how far Demon Slayer has come? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.
Congrats!
ๆฅๆฌๆญดไปฃ่ๆฅญNo.1ใฎๆ ็ปใงๅใใพใใ๏ผ
โ Ken Arto – ใขใซใ ๅฅ (@KenArto) December 28, 2020
I officially work on the Highest-Grossing Film in Japanese Box Office History ! https://t.co/U0qQ2cE6sC
All Thanks to Rengoku
All Thanks to gotouge sensei for creating an amazing and inspirational character like rengoku
โ Mad Max (@Jeevan48615983) December 28, 2020
It was really an inspirational movie ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ pic.twitter.com/2q4JXHngxU
Here Comes the Boom
DEMON SLAYER FINALLY PASSED SPIRITED AWAY LETS F-CKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/fJ3RmSfnQG
โ Pieckโs wife (@ura_littlebitch) December 26, 2020
Tear It Up
Jesus this series just keeps tearing up everything in its path. Congrats to the author lol
โ Ceroโ (Archer) (@ArcherOfLimbo) December 28, 2020
Later Haters
Kimetsu no Yaiba has dethroned Spirited Away #kimetsunoyaiba #DemonSlayer pic.twitter.com/cgqxOvvfzC
โ Lavin Dmitriy (@LavinDmitriy) December 26, 2020
Absolutely Nuts
I canโt believe demon slayer outsold spirited away, like thatโs ridiculous pic.twitter.com/H30PE4HGjg
โ (RIP)WLRNOTBAD (@requiemforagg) December 27, 2020
An Impressive Feat
the fact that the demon slayer movie just beat spirited away at the box office,,,, who has been #1 in japan for 19 years,,,,,,,,,
โ Ghost (@roseghosting) December 26, 2020
A Win-Win Scenario
Congrats to Demon Slayer for passing Spirited Away in the box office ๐๐พ. Personally I donโt think box office sales say if one movies better than another. Iโm just happy anime keeps getting more popular itโs fun to see
โ Hakim (@HakimsArtNStuff) December 27, 2020
