Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1's craze extends from Japan to Taiwan, will Thailand be next?
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1: Akaza's Return has left otaku impressed in Japan as well as Taiwan, but the question is - can this craze last for Thailand released on August 12?
Last Updated: 10.02 AM, Aug 11, 2025
Demon Slayer has crossed USD 130 million mark in Japan and has become the ninth highest grossing film in the country, thus proving the craze of the movie in the land of anime. Taiwan joined the list with fans waiting hours to watch the movie from August 8. Next up is Thailand, where Demon Slayer will be released on August 12. Can it keep up with the buzz?
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1 makes history in Japan
Japan, often considered the land of anime, has been creating history with the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie part 1. It is not only the fastest film to cross 100 million USD, but has gone on to earn the status of the ninth-highest grossing film in the nation.
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What blew the locals away when it came to Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie part 1?
The netizens who got the first glimpse of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie part 1 in theatres could not believe the level of hardwork put into each scene. The VFX created from 2d models to drawing 2000 pages for one scene, they appreciated all the efforts put into the movie, and what the end result was. The wait for the movie was nearly two years, and they promise it was worth it. Some netizens also warned to keep tissues ready because the backstory of one character in particular left most of the theatre-goers a crying mess. All of these factors combined ensured that Demon Slayer infinity Castle movie part 1: Akaza's Return dominates the Box Office in Japan.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1 craze extends to Taiwan? Is Thailand next?
Images from theatres in Taiwan went viral, with the netizens claiming that people were queuing up in theatres and waiting for nine hours straight just so they could watch the movie. The movie was released in Taiwan on August 8, and it will be out in Thailand on August 12. The question now is, will Thailand also be buzzing with Demon Slayer's global release finally commencing on a full scale?
Will Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1 have an OTT release?
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1, like other Demon Slayer films so far, is unlikely to be out on OTT. It would be a theatrical exclusive release. However, if you wish to brush up on the story of the anime, and everything that led to Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1, you can now stream the anime on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.
FAQs:
Q. Is season 4 out of Demon Slayer?
A. Yes, Demon Slayer season 4 - Hashira Training Arc is available for streaming on JioHotstar. It can also be accessed via OTTplay Premium.
Q. Is Demon Slayer season 5 out?
A. No, Demon Slayer season 5 - Infinity Castle is not out as a series. The first installment of the film trilogy, titled Akaza's Return, is out in theatres in Japan, and will release in India on September 12, 2025.
Q. Where can I watch Demon Slayer in India?
A. You can now watch four seasons of Demon Slayer on JioHotstar. The same can be accessed with your OTTplay Premium subscription.