If it was not clear that anime becomes most of the mainstream culture, it should now be. This is because "Demon Slejer: Kimmetu does not Jaiba - Castle Infinith", the latest cinema -entry into the very successful Japanese animated franchise, has just made history. It is now alone as the highest anime film in the history of the box office, trampling "Demea Desjer: Kimmetu not Jaiba: Mugen Train".

The "Infinite Castle" at the top of the domestic cashier for the second weekend in a row with $ 17.3 million. Despite being massive 75% drop from mass opening of anime from $ 70.6 millionIt was enough to keep in the first place for a second frame. It was not in any small part because Jordandan-made "he" failed to expect (made only $ 13.5 million in North America), as well as a "big bold trip" (brought only $ 3.5 million). However, more importantly, the latest installment "Demon Slayer" continues to be a huge hit around the world.

Indeed, the film earned an additional $ 44.5 million internationally, making the current global total at $ 555 million. This is a good past Mugen train, which earned $ 506 million between 2020 and 2021, which was largely lost for Hollywood. When the previous movie "Dem Demo Slayer" became a huge unexpected hit on the box officeThere was also a feeling that the tide turned to anime in the wider cultural sphere. Now it's undeniable. To that end, Infinity Castle has now made $ 104.7 million at home and is the only animated film that has spent the $ 100m brand in the United States in 2025.

The Infinite Castle has already become a huge hit in his native Japan, where he has made over $ 200 million so far. But what is more important is that the film has been playing as gangsters around the world, after earning more than 60% of the total gross out of North America so far.

Anime, of course, has always had a loyal audience, even in the United States, which said, the form has really accelerated in popularity in recent years. While "Spirited Away" in 2001 remains the fourth highest anime film ever globally with $ 395 million, the first three records on that list have all arrived in the last decade, including "Your Name" in 2016 ($ 405 million). The signs were there, such as when The "Boy and the Heroton" was unexpectedly found at the top of the domestic boxing office in 2023 On the way to $ 293 million worldwide.

These films may not be as popular as Marvel's films, but they are undoubtedly growing. Hollywood can no longer write them as a nonsense or passing fancy. Hence, it was wisely to throw a dream Actors with big name like Channing Tatum for English oak "Dem Democrat. They have gold in them hills, as it was, ie. There is an audience to serve, and when they serve well, they will appear happily. More importantly, that audience grows every year.

At a time when box office remains on a fierce uncertain basis, the appearance of anime is welcome. Everything that carries people in theaters more regularly can help move the needle, be it in states or elsewhere in the world. This is a global theater market, after all, and anime is, obviously, having its big moment throughout the planet. Now it feels like the sky is the limit.

"Demons Slejer: Kimmetu not Jaiba - a castle for infinity" is now in cinemas.