Hello everyone~! This is Saori from Otaku Republic!

This time! It’s a super, SUPER hit~! The reason behind its massive success? Of course, it’s the quality! The first installment of the trilogy is now screening!

So! In Japan, the first installment of the Demon Slayer movie trilogy is currently showing! Its box office numbers are absolutely insane, breaking records and expanding to more screening regions as it goes~!

So, just how big are these numbers? As I mentioned earlier, it broke records in three categories: opening performance, first-day box office, and single-day earnings in Japanese cinema history! Previously, the record-holder was none other than Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, released in October 2020! It makes sense for the final chapter of Demon Slayer to surpass that record...... but it’s still incredible! And in Japan, it’s screening not only in the standard version but also in IMAX with enhanced immersive sound!

But! The length of the film has been both praised and criticized! The runtime is an astounding 2 hours and 35 minutes! Wait, 155 minutes!? ......Yes, I went to the bathroom twice. It was summer and I drank too much water—that was my downfall. But since I watched it twice, I was able to plan my bathroom trips better the second time! The two-and-a-half-hour runtime felt refreshing and engaging, and watching it twice gave me a whole new level of appreciation. You notice different details on your second viewing, and it’s even more enjoyable! That’s probably why so many people are watching it multiple times. Given the sheer soul and quality poured into this film, these box office numbers are absolutely justified!

It’s also set to roll out gradually worldwide! Be sure to experience the first part of the Demon Slayer movie trilogy with your own eyes!