Record-breaking anime film arrives in 23 APAC markets, including Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
After a historic theatrical run as the highest-grossing anime film in history globally, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle l is now available on Netflix across 23 markets in Asia-Pacific, including Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
The film set national box office records in several of the markets now welcoming it to Netflix: it became the highest-grossing anime film ever released in Thailand, and posted the biggest grossing Japanese anime film of all time in the Philippines and Indonesia. During its opening weekend in the Philippines, the film garnered approximately $4.2 million (PHP 238 million)—making it the biggest anime opening of all time in the country, outperforming blockbusters across genres including horror and superhero titles. (Seasia.co)
The Infinity Castle arc has been the most anticipated storyline among Demon Slayer fans for years, with excitement building steadily since the franchise’s Netflix debut. The story unfolds with the Demon Slayer Corps drawn into the Infinity Castle. As preparations for the final battle intensify, Muzan Kibutsuji attacks the Ubuyashiki Mansion, plunging Tanjiro and the Hashira into a mysterious space.
Japanese anime titles are widely watched, with more than half of our members today having watched at least one anime title. Members watched a wide range of titles, from originals like Cosmic Princess Kaguya! to established franchises such as Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1, STEEL BALL RUN: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: 1st STAGE and BAKI-DOU. Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1 held Malaysia’s weekly Top 10 for 13 consecutive weeks, the longest run of any Japanese title in Southeast Asia this half, while STEEL BALL RUN reached the weekly Top 10 in both Thailand and Vietnam. BAKI-DOU broke into the Philippines’ chart, signaling an appetite for Japanese anime that extends well beyond the biggest global franchises.
New to the franchise? All five seasons of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train are now streaming on Netflix in the Philippines, the perfect place to catch up before Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I.
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