After a historic theatrical run as the highest-grossing anime film in history globally, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I has officially arrived on Netflix, now streaming across 23 markets in Asia-Pacific including Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The record-breaking film set national box office records in several of the markets now welcoming it to the streaming platform, becoming the highest-grossing anime film ever released in Thailand and posting the biggest grossing Japanese anime film of all time in the Philippines and Indonesia.
During its opening weekend in the Philippines, the film garnered approximately $4.2 million (PHP 238 million)—making it the biggest anime opening of all time in the country, outperforming blockbusters across genres including horror and superhero titles. The Infinity Castle arc has been the most anticipated storyline among Demon Slayer fans for years, with excitement building steadily since the franchise’s Netflix debut, and now audiences across the region can finally experience the epic continuation of Tanjiro’s journey from the comfort of their homes.
The story unfolds as the Demon Slayer Corps is drawn into the Infinity Castle, with preparations for the final battle intensifying before Muzan Kibutsuji attacks the Ubuyashiki Mansion, plunging Tanjiro and the Hashira into a mysterious space. The destination where Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold—the Infinity Castle—and so the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.
Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, which was published in SHUEISHA’s WEEKLY JUMP from February 2016 to May 2020 and has sold over 200 million units across 23 volumes, the franchise has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki with screenplay and animation production by ufotable, the film continues the story of Tanjiro Kamado—a boy who joined the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon—as he battles alongside his comrades Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira, and the highest-ranking swordsmen known as the Hashira.
Japanese anime titles are widely watched across the region, with more than half of Netflix members today having watched at least one anime title. Members have enjoyed a wide range of titles, from originals like Cosmic Princess Kaguya! to established franchises such as Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1, STEEL BALL RUN: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: 1st STAGE, and BAKI-DOU. Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1 held Malaysia’s weekly Top 10 for 13 consecutive weeks, the longest run of any Japanese title in Southeast Asia this half, while STEEL BALL RUN reached the weekly Top 10 in both Thailand and Vietnam. BAKI-DOU broke into the Philippines’ chart, signaling an appetite for Japanese anime that extends well beyond the biggest global franchises.
For those new to the franchise, all five seasons of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train are now streaming on Netflix in the Philippines, the perfect place to catch up before diving into Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I. The franchise first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022. In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted, and in 2024, the Hashira Training Arc followed, with animation production by ufotable throughout. Now, as the Infinity Castle arc arrives on Netflix, fans old and new can witness the continuation of one of the most beloved anime franchises of all time.
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