Japanese animation film "Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," has shattered the country's all-time box office record. It earned more than 32.4 billion yen, or about 314 million dollars, in 73 days.
The film broke the previous record of 31.6 billion yen set by the 2001 animation fantasy "Spirited Away," directed by Miyazaki Hayao.
The animated movie "Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," has earned 20 billion yen in its first 24 days in theaters across Japan. It reached the milestone much faster than the 59 days it took the 2001 animated fantasy film "Spirited Away."
The film's distributor, Toho, says more than 15.3 million people watched the movie in theaters from October 16 to Sunday. It raked in 20.4 billion yen, or nearly 200 million dollars.
Fans of the blockbuster animated movie "Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," are flocking to a shrine in southwestern Japan because of its association with the film.
The movie is based on a hit manga series about a boy who battles demons in Japan about a century ago.
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.