2020 marked a boost in book sales for Japan, and much of that can be attributed to the runaway success that is Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer manga. According to an article in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Publishing Science Institute announced that combined book sales …Read more »
Bandai previously released a replica of Tanjiro Kamado’s sword. Now they’re back with a replica of Kyojuro Rengoku’s blade. Like the previous sword, it plays music and voice recordings. “The unique flame pattern on the blade reflects the official design,” explains the video in English …Read more »
Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino recently gave an interview where he talked about the anime world in general, and Demon Slayer in particular. Talking about the challenge of getting all the best people to work on an anime, he said, “That’s why when Demon …Read more »
Keishu Ando is known for the Hentai Kamen manga that ran in Shonen Jump from 1992 to 1993, featuring a martial artist who can transform into the titular hero… and has panties on his head. With Demon Slayer being all the rage right now, Ando …Read more »
Even with so many things closed down, Japan has managed to make a train-themed Demon Slayer event to coincide with the movie: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. According to Japanese news outlet Mainichi, this is taking place “at the Kyoto Railway Museum in Shimogyo Ward, as …Read more »
The Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s largest newspapers, put out an editorial on why it thinks Demon Slayer has been doing so well. Many people are amazed that the movie has broken records despite a pandemic, though the editorial argues that the pandemic has really …Read more »
The unimaginable has officially happened: Spirited Away has lost its number one spot as the biggest earner in the Japanese box office. The 2002 film now takes second place to Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train. The Demon Slayer movie …Read more »
Demon Slayer is breaking all sorts of records with sales. Yet in terms of bestselling manga, it’s still a long way from beating the numbers of One Piece. But it turns out that One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has not only been reading Demon Slayer, …Read more »
If you’re looking for an anime that is packed full of adventure, beautiful fight scenes, and awesome characters to root for, then Demon Slayer is the anime you’ll love! It’s taken the world by storm as we’ve watched this brother-sister duo make new friends and …Read more »
The Demon Slayer movie is having hiccups toward its theatrical release in China, and it’s related to the fallout from Monster Hunter. To recap, a pun ad-libbed in Monster Hunter by Chinese-American actor Jin Au-Yeung (which was intended as a showing of Chinese pride) was …Read more »
It’s been quite a year, to say the least, so hopefully we can spend the rest of it in peace with some of our favorite anime and manga for a little much-needed relaxation. If you’re hoping to help yourself or a loved one do so …Read more »
Just as the Mugen Train itself can’t stop chugging along and hitting milestones, the same goes for LiSA’s Demon Slayer movie theme song, “Homura.” The anison singer’s 17th single CD has now been certified platinum. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), that …Read more »
As was the case with this year’s list of popular buzzwords in Japan, Animal Crossing and Demon Slayer have also been listed among 2020’s top Google trends. Google breaks down the most searched terms every year, and Japan’s definitely had some crossover with the rest …Read more »
Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi always has some tricks up his sleeve, and he’s never afraid to have a little fun both in and outside the pages of his series. With the Gintama THE FINAL anime film coming to Japanese theaters on January 8, 2021, Sorachi …Read more »
Fans who have been holding out for streaming access to the Demon Slayer dub will soon be able to check out the full season in English. Funimation announced plans to launch the dub on its streaming service starting December 8, so go ahead and mark …Read more »
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