Kapanlagi.com - The film DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE will be released starting August 15, 2025, in cinemas across the country. Until now, the timeline on social media is still buzzing with fan enthusiasm about the first film of this ultimate trilogy.
DEMON SLAYER tells the story of Tanjiro Kamado's struggle alongside his sister, Nezuko, in hunting down a demon named Muzan. Tanjiro's family was killed because of this demon's actions.
In his journey to hunt Muzan, Tanjiro encounters many fellow fighters. Not only that, he also has to face powerful demons that are eager to exterminate humans.
The editorial team has chosen DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE as KapanLagi Movie of The Month August 2025. Here are the supporting points.
1. Break Film Attendance Record in Indonesia: Highest First Day Audience

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DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE achieved 461,019 viewers on Friday, August 15, 2025. This data is taken from Cinepoint's estimates. The figure is 1.5 times higher than the first-day audience of the film ONE PIECE titled RED, which was released in 2022. At that time, RED recorded 276,000 viewers with 1,744 showtimes.
2. Surpassing 2 Million Viewers in Indonesia

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According to data taken on August 26, 2025, by film observer account Cinepolis, DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE has now been viewed over 2.2 million times.
The achievement is only surpassed by SORE: WIFE FROM THE FUTURE, but it successfully outperformed other films currently showing in theaters. Here are the details:
- DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE: 2,181,205
- LA TAHZAN: 671,003
- LABINAK: 234,412
- THE SHADOWS EDGE: 330,059
- CALL ME DAD: 809,648
- WEAPONS: 928,551
- MATERIALISTS: 45,747
- STAY OR LEAVE: 165,815
- ONLY YOUR NAME IN MY PRAYERS: 45,798
- SORE WIFE FROM THE FUTURE: 3,074,249
- BLOOD OF NYAI: 11,116
These numbers are predicted to continue to grow because at the time this article is published, DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE is still showing in several theaters across the country with a considerable number of screenings every day.
3. Record in Japan

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DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE officially surpasses TITANIC (1997) in the list of highest-grossing films of all time in Japan. The film, which premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, has grossed 27.8 billion Yen in just 38 days of screening. With this achievement, INFINITY CASTLE now sits in third place on the list of highest-grossing films of all time in Japan.
As of August 24, 2025, here is the list of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time in Japan (in trillion Yen):
- DEMON SLAYER: MUGEN TRAIN (2020) - 40.75 trillion Yen
- SPIRITED AWAY (2001) - 31.68 trillion Yen
- DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE (2025) - 27.8 trillion Yen
- TITANIC (1997) - 27.77 trillion Yen
- FROZEN (2014) - 25.5 trillion Yen
- YOUR NAME (2016) - 25.17 trillion Yen
- ONE PIECE FILM: RED (2022) - 20.34 trillion Yen
- HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE (2001) - 20.3 trillion Yen
- PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997) - 20.18 trillion Yen
- HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004) - 19.6 trillion Yen
4. Positive Reception in Several Other Countries, Entering OSCAR 2026?

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Although it has been showing for over a month in Japan, this film will only be released globally in August 2025. Thailand will be the first country to screen it on August 12, followed by Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Singapore on August 14. Indonesia will follow on August 15, and several other countries will start releasing it from September 2025. This fact indicates that the film still has a great opportunity to continue rising at the global box office.
The enthusiasm of global audiences is evident from the extraordinary achievements in various countries. From Japan, Indonesia, to South Korea, this film has managed to achieve impressive records. In fact, its presence in America has the potential to change Hollywood's perspective on anime.
DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE is widely discussed as a strong candidate for the Oscar 2026 in the Best Animated Feature category. Gold Derby media and several industry observers have included it in their prediction lists.
The nomination requirements have also been met, as the film will premiere in Los Angeles on September 12, 2025, with a runtime of over 40 minutes and 75% animated content. Crunchyroll along with Aniplex is also confirmed to be ready to launch a large-scale Oscar campaign.
5. Zenitsu and Akaza Reach Their Climax

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This film offers the long-awaited emotional payoff, particularly for Zenitsu and Shinobu. Zenitsu, who has always been known as a coward, reaches the 'peak' of his character when facing his 'brother' figure, Kaigaku. Shinobu also gets the stage to showcase her emotional side through flashbacks about her past with Doma.
Akaza returns for a rematch against Tanjiro, this time assisted by Giyu. The danger they face is very real. This makes every clash even more intense, especially for anime viewers who haven't read the manga.
6. Unmatched Visuals & Background Music

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It is common knowledge that Ufotable has a thousand and one ways to bring the world of Demon Slayer to life. The result is presented in extraordinary detail, from surreal backgrounds that defy the laws of physics, breath effects, to attack animations that blend color and light with perfect precision.
Not only the visuals, but the background music by composers Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina, along with new songs from LiSA and Aimer, makes every scene feel alive. The music is not just loud and thunderous, but truly elevates the emotions in every scene. This combination creates a viewing experience that is rarely matched for anime released on the big screen.
7. Positive Flood Review

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A number of positive reviews presented in text and video form come to one major conclusion. DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE is considered a high-quality film, meeting fan expectations, while also making fans eager to see the sequel, which is planned to be released next year.
For casual viewers or newcomers, this film still promises excitement when watched, although it may feel somewhat incomplete if one hasn't followed the anime.
8. There is Involvement from Local Talent

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The success of DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE is an interesting fact that is rarely known to the public. This film is not only the work of a Japanese animation studio but also involves contributions from Indonesian talent.
Ubud Studio, an animation studio from Indonesia based in Jakarta and Solo, is officially recorded as having participated in the production of this phenomenal film. Their name even appears in the official film credits.
This announcement of involvement was made directly by Ubud Studio through their official Facebook account on July 22, 2025. Check out their explanation below.
Ubud Studio confirmed that they were involved in the making of the film DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE. This is evidenced by the appearance of Ubud Studio's name in the official credits of the film released in Japan.
In their social media post, Ubud Studio mentioned that they participated in the film. This statement is an important note for the journey of this Indonesian animation studio.
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