Chainsaw Man’ Is Latest Anime Box Office Hit—Following ‘Demon Slayer’ Success
Update: 2025-10-25
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The source provides an extensive overview of the dramatic rise of anime's box office dominance, particularly highlighting the successes of two major films: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle" and "Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc." The episode explains that anime has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream phenomenon, noting that "Infinity Castle" shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing anime film globally and achieving historic domestic openings. Furthermore, the source details how the edgier "Chainsaw Man" film also performed exceptionally well, demonstrating the diverse appeal and increasing market share of Japanese animation, which is significantly outpacing traditional Hollywood fare. Finally, the analysis attributes this surge to savvy distribution by Crunchyroll/Sony, high-quality animation from studios like Ufotable and MAPPA, and the immense demand for "event" cinema from a generation raised on anime streaming.
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