Summary
The anime film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" has achieved significant global box office success, earning over $600 million. Voice actor Zach Aguilar expressed surprise at the film's popularity, highlighting anime's growing mainstream appeal. The film based on a popular manga series is part of a trilogy that extends the story of an animated TV series.
Key Facts
- "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" is part of a trilogy based on a 2016 manga and a 2019 TV series.
- The film earned more than $600 million globally, surpassing movies like "Mission Impossible" and "Fantastic Four" in earnings.
- It debuted at number one in sales in Japan and the USA and reached the top tier in the UK box office.
- Zach Aguilar voices the main character Tanjiro Kamado in the English version and finds the role challenging yet rewarding.
- Aguilar sees the film's success as evidence of anime becoming part of mainstream pop culture.
- Crunchyroll's president revealed that anime's diverse sub-genres contribute to its rapid growth in the entertainment world.
- Voice actors often face challenges in dubbing, such as synchronizing animations with their voice performances.
