TOKYO • Demon Slayer, the tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, is poised to become Japan's top-grossing film, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic and the movie's message of resilience.
Based on a popular manga and television anime series, the film has won over fans with its nod to Japanese traditions people fear are missing today.
"People in high positions act according to that - 'noblesse oblige', samurai and so on. Those at the top become a shield for weaker ones, using their strength to protect them," said movie commentator Yuichi Maeda. "That's absolutely missing in modern Japan."