Animated Film 'demon Slayer' Debuts In Taiwan
The Japanese smash-hit anime "Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," has debuted in Taiwan, attracting large crowds.
Moviegoers eager to see the animated film on its opening day gathered at Taipei's movie theaters on Friday.
A theater complex showing the film on multiple screens said long lines had formed before each showing. Many of the fans came dressed as their favorite character.
The movie has broken box office records in Japan, earning more than 10 billion yen, or about 95 million dollars in its first 10 days in theaters. Many media outlets describe it as a historic feat.
Shueisha, the publisher of the original hit manga series, says the series has been translated into 14 languages including English, Chinese, French, and Spanish.
The film's distributor, Aniplex, says the movie will debut in North America next year. It says the film's release in other regions is also planned.
