2025 is shaping up to be an excellent year for the anime industry, with high expectations placed on film releases. Among them, the next film stands out Kimetsu no Yaiba (“Demon Slayer”), which promises to be a milestone at the global box office and mark a before and after in the entertainment landscape. These ambitions were confirmed by Mitsutaka Yoshida, CEO of Toho Animation, in a recent interview with the Japanese media Mantan Web.
“We hope to convert Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Infinite Castle into a blockbuster that transcends the industry, with the cooperation of all sectors,” said Yoshida.
Yoshida’s optimism stems from the franchise’s previous achievements. The first film of Kimetsu no Yaibatitled Infinity Trainpremiered in 2020 during one of the most critical times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Against all odds, it managed to raise more than $500 million at the global box office and became the highest-grossing anime film in history.
Furthermore, its impact at that time was crucial in revitalizing the anime industry in Japan, which was facing great challenges due to restrictions and economic uncertainty.
“Thanks to the income obtained by Infinity Train“Not only Toho Animation, but the entire industry managed to overcome a critical moment,” Yoshida recalled.
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The Infinite Castle: an incredible cinematic experience
It is expected that Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Infinite Castle take viewers to the climax of the story based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge. Everything indicates that fans will once again be able to enjoy cutting-edge animation, courtesy of the renowned studio Ufotable, and an incredibly exciting narrative.
Without a doubt, fans of Kimetsu no Yaiba They are already counting the days until the film’s premiere, scheduled for sometime in 2025. Social networks have been filled with speculation about the plot and the characters who will have a leading role in this new installment.
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