The sequel to the movie "Demon Slayer" will arrive later this year
The search for Tanjiro Kamado will continue in the sequel to the hugely successful anime film Demon Slayer: Infinity Train (aka Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie- Mugen Train), which will premiere on Japanese TV later this year, according to distributor Aniplex. Details of the new film, including the broadcaster that will award the premiere, have yet to be revealed.
Based on the manga created by Koyoharu Gotoge (published by Shueisha), Demon Slayer: Infinity Train continues the events of the hit anime series as avenging hero Tanjiro, his sister turned demon Nezuko, Inosuke and Zenitsu board a train. They will soon discover that everything is not as it seems. With the help of Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, they sense the presence of a demon on board and it is up to the group to protect the passengers on the train and survive their journey. The film is produced by the ufotable studio series and directed by Haruo Sotozaki.
The film was a smash hit at the box office in Japan, setting multiple records in quick succession despite COVID-19 restrictions. In 73 days, Demon Slayer: Infinity Train grossed 32,48 billion yen (~ $ 308,2 million) becoming the highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, surpassing that of Hayao Miyazaki Spirited Away who held the record for 19 years. The film topped 36,8 billion yen ($ 350,7 million) at the Japanese box office on the back of more than 26,88 million tickets sold. Although it is now the second highest-grossing film in the country since the release of the live-action novel Loved Like a Flower Bouquet at the end of January, Demon Slayer: Infinity Train remains Japan's best-performing animated film of all time.
Funimation Films and Aniplex of America are planning to release English subtitled and dubbed versions of Demon Slayer: Infinity Train in the United States this year. The photo is currently on the list of eligible films to be considered in the Academy Awards Best Animated Film category.
[Source: The Mainichi]
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