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TOKYO (Reuters) - The tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, “Demon Slayer” is poised to become Japan’s top-grossing film ever, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic and its message of resilience.
Based on a popular manga and TV anime series, the film has spun off an industry of related merchandise and 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.
Anime Demon Slayer set to dethrone Ghibli classic for Japan box office crown
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Updated December 18, 2020
Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar winner “Spirited Away” has crossed the $300 million mark at Japan’s box office, over 19 years after the anime classic’s original theatrical release.
An anime epic in which a teenager hunts down and beheads demons has become the surprise sensation of Japanese cinema during the pandemic, and could soon be the country’s top-grossing film of all time.
“Demon Slayer”, a full-length flick based on the hit manga series is threatening to dethrone Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away”, the fantastical 2001 tale that won an Oscar for the best-animated feature.
The story of Tanjiro, whose life transforms when his family are killed in a demon attack, has taken 30.3 billion yen ($290 million) at cinemas since its October release.