All the rage: A woman walking past a statue of young swordsman Kamado, the title character in the Japanese anime film ‘Demon Slayer’, on display at a cinema in the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo. — AFP
THE latest iteration of anime blockbuster Demon Slayer has become Japan’s second highest-grossing film ever, data showed, meaning the mega-franchise now dominates the top two spots in the country’s all-time box office rankings.
Demon Slayer – the tale of adolescent swordsman Tanjiro Kamado and his comrades on a quest to kill human-devouring demons – is wildly popular both at home and abroad for its breathtaking animation and relatable themes such as friendship and family bonds.
