Demon Slayer, July 16 -- Infinity Castle is already making headlines by shattering a record before even hitting the big screen.

The first part of the highly anticipated trilogy has sold out in cinemas across Japan in just 10 minutes, setting a new record and proving the anime's continued global appeal. The excitement surrounding Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is reminiscent of the overwhelming success of Mugen Train, which was released in 2020 and became the highest-grossing anime film in history.

That film earned more than $365 million worldwide and set the bar for anime cinema. Now, it looks like Infinity Castle may be on course to follow in its footsteps-or even surpass them. The demand for tickets has been so high that many fans stru...