'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village-', Surpasses 5.59 Million Viewers, Becomes Highest-Grossing Japanese Film in Korea

The sensational hit 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village-' has achieved a monumental feat, surpassing 5.59 million viewers just 79 days after its release, thereby claiming the title of the highest-grossing Japanese film in South Korea.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated network, as of 11:10 AM on November 8th (Saturday), the film had garnered a cumulative audience of 5.59 million. This milestone officially breaks the previous record held by 'Suzume' (5,589,861 viewers), which ignited a craze in 2023. 'Demon Slayer' has rewritten cinematic history, setting a new benchmark for Japanese films and animations in the Korean box office.

Released on August 22nd, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village-' had already signaled its box office potential by recording the highest pre-sale reservation volume of the year at 920,000 tickets. The film continued its triumphant run, reaching 1 million viewers in just two days, 3 million in ten days, and 4 million in eighteen days, consistently setting new records and enjoying sustained popularity.

Now, the eyes of 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village-' are set on claiming the overall No. 1 spot for the entire year's box office. With the current top film, '12.12: The Day' (5,636,018 viewers), within striking distance, anticipation is high to see if a new box office record will be set this coming weekend.

Meanwhile, in its home country of Japan, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village-' had grossed 37.53 billion yen as of the 3rd, standing alongside its predecessor 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train' as the top two highest-grossing films in the series' history.

The film depicts the first chapter of the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Upper Rank Demons within the formidable Infinity Castle, the demons' stronghold. It is currently being screened to critical acclaim in theaters nationwide.

Korean netizens are expressing immense excitement over the new box office record set by 'Demon Slayer.' Comments flooded online forums, with users saying things like, "I honestly didn't expect Demon Slayer to be this big in Korea!" and "The action in the cinema was absolutely breathtaking. I'm definitely seeing the next one in theaters too."