'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc' Movie Surpasses 4 Million Viewers in 18 Days, Ranks 3rd in Japanese Anime Box Office History

The movie 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Movie: Mugen Train Arc' has achieved a monumental feat, surpassing 4 million cumulative viewers in just 18 days since its release.

According to the Integrated Network of Electronic Researches, as of 4:15 PM on September 8th, the film recorded 4,000,080 cumulative viewers. This remarkable achievement places it third in the box office ranking for Japanese anime films released in Korea, overtaking the 2016 hit 'Your Name.' which drew 3,931,252 viewers.

From its opening days, 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc' exhibited explosive popularity, shattering records for the highest opening score of the year and the highest opening score for a Japanese anime film. It reached 1 million viewers in just two days and 3 million in ten days, while maintaining its number one position at the box office for 17 consecutive days.

With an impressive CGV Golden Egg score of 96%, demonstrating overwhelming audience satisfaction, 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc' is poised for a long and successful theatrical run, driven by strong word-of-mouth.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Movie: Mugen Train Arc is an animated film adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.' The manga ran from 2016 to 2020 and was followed by a highly successful anime television series. This film continues the story from the anime's first season, focusing on the 'Mugen Train Arc.'