Following its record-breaking theatrical run as the highest-grossing anime film in history worldwide, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I is now streaming on Netflix across 23 Asia-Pacific markets, including the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.
The blockbuster shattered box office records across the region. It became the highest-grossing anime film ever released in Thailand, while also setting the record as the highest-grossing Japanese anime film of all time in both the Philippines and Indonesia. In the Philippines alone, the film earned approximately US$4.2 million (PHP 238 million) during its opening weekend, making it the biggest anime opening in the country’s history and outperforming major horror and superhero releases. (Source: Seasia.co)
One of the franchise’s most anticipated story arcs, Infinity Castle has generated years of excitement among fans. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps as they are drawn into the mysterious Infinity Castle after Muzan Kibutsuji launches an attack on the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the Hashira gathered, the stage is set for the series’ climactic final battle.
Anime continues to be a major draw for Netflix audiences, with more than half of its members worldwide having watched at least one anime title. Viewers enjoy both Netflix originals, such as Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and popular franchises including Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1, STEEL BALL RUN: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: 1st STAGE, and BAKI-DOU. In Southeast Asia, Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1 dominated Malaysia’s weekly Top 10 for 13 consecutive weeks—the longest streak for any Japanese title in the region this year—while STEEL BALL RUN reached the Top 10 in Thailand and Vietnam. BAKI-DOU also entered the Philippines’ weekly chart, highlighting the growing demand for Japanese anime beyond mainstream global hits.
For viewers looking to experience the story from the beginning, all five seasons of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, along with Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, are also available to stream on Netflix Philippines, making it the perfect time to catch up before diving into Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I.
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