*Demon Slayer: Mugen Train* shattered box office records worldwide, earning a staggering $507,127,293. It surpassed Studio Ghibli’s *Spirited Away*, which had held the top spot for nearly two decades. This achievement is especially notable because Mugen Train rose to global fame despite releasing during the pandemic.
The film's success was driven by its emotional story, stunning animation, and the franchise’s already massive popularity in Japan and abroad. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon and solidified Demon Slayer as a modern anime powerhouse, setting a new standard for theatrical anime releases.
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