The feature-length anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai" has quickly become one of the top 20 highest-grossing films of 2025. Just within the first 25 days of its release, the anime has grossed an impressive 22.07 billion yen (roughly $149.9 million) in Japan alone. Despite the fact that "Akaza Sairai's Return" hasn't yet hit international screens, it has already claimed the 16th spot in the list of the highest-grossing films of the year. It has taken over this position from Pixar's animation film "Elio", which was released on June 20th and has reportedly made a worldwide gross of $147.8 million.
"Akaza Sairai's Return" was released on July 18th and continues to be the highest-grossing domestic film of the year. Currently, it holds the sixth position in the list of highest-grossing films and is the fourth highest-grossing anime in Japanese box office history.
The precise box office figures stand at 22,072,191,500 yen with a total of 15,698,202 tickets sold. This is an impressive feat for any film, highlighting the immense popularity of the anime in its home country and its potential for international success.
"Akaza Sairai's Return" is the first part of the "Infinity Castle" trilogy. The trilogy will adapt the remaining chapters of Koyoharu Gotoge's "Demon Slayer" manga. The adaptations are being handled by the renowned studio ufotable, known for their commitment to high-quality animation and storytelling.
The first full-length anime adaptation of the manga, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Train", released in 2020, continues to hold the record as the highest-grossing domestic film with total gross earnings of 40.75 billion yen. "Infinity Train" is also the highest-grossing Japanese film in history, with worldwide earnings amounting to $506.5 million. The success of this film set a high bar for the following adaptations, and so far, "Akaza Sairai's Return" seems to be on the right track.
For the fans of "Demon Slayer" series, there are various ways to express their love for the anime. One of the popular choices is to own a Demon Slayer themed mouse pad. These mouse pads often feature the beloved characters and iconic scenes from the anime, making them a perfect collectible for any "Demon Slayer" fan.
