2D animation, which has previously been called "otaku culture" and considered a subculture, is now hugely popular in movie theaters.
On the 12th, according to the US box office tallying site MOJO, "Theatrical Edition
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Castle Arc" earned $591.17 million (approximately 91.5 billion yen) worldwide. With its release in China this month, it's expected to reach $1 billion (approximately 1.5 billion yen) in box office revenue in the near future.
It is believed that the total gross sales of "Demon Slayer: Mugenjo-hen" will surpass 5.6 million as of the 11th.
It is the highest grossing Japanese film released in Korea, surpassing the previous record of 5.58 million viewers (5.58 million viewers in 2023). It recorded the highest grossing of any film released in Korea this year, at 60.4 billion won (approximately 6.4 billion yen).
Not only has it surpassed the previous record, but it is also expected to soon surpass the record set by this year's top-grossing film, "My Daughter Has Become a Zombie" (5.63 million viewers).
The ferocious momentum of 2D anime, which "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" wrapped up in, continues with "Chainsaw Man: Reize Arc"
"Chainsaw Man" surpassed a cumulative total of 2.97 million viewers last weekend, surpassing director Park Chan-wook's "It Can't Be Done" to rank seventh in the overall box office this year.
Prior to this, the movie "Attack on Titan: The Final Chapter THE LAST" was released in March.
"ATTACK" was released exclusively on Megabox, but it attracted 940,000 people.
It is said to have started the Japanese anime movie box office syndrome that followed "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" and "Chainsaw Man." With its excellent animation and scale while retaining the touch of the original, it is worth seeing in the cinema.
Popular culture critic Jeong Deok-hyun said, "The combination of traditional 2D drawings and elaborate 3D graphics in the main action scenes is a key factor in the appeal of the animated feature film.
The combination of these elements creates a film that is both lyrical and complete. The special exhibition will allow viewers to watch it again and again, and various events tailored to the merchandise culture of people in their 20s and 30s will enhance the vitality of the content and ensure its long-running popularity.
Yoon Seong-woong, a film critic, said, "With the spread of online video services (OTT), TV series and theatrical releases have been linked, creating a win-win situation for both sides.
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