NEW YORK, Sep 10 (News On Japan) –
A “Demon Slayer” craze is sweeping the United States.
Advance screenings of the theatrical function “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter 1: Akaza Returns” have been held at a number of cinemas in New York, drawing enthusiastic crowds.
At theaters in Manhattan, followers looking forward to the discharge gathered effectively forward of showtime. The U.S. early screenings started on September 9, and earlier than the 7 p.m. displaying some attendees arrived in full cosplay as characters similar to Kamado Tanjiro.
Limited-edition items have been snapped up instantly. Fans confirmed off a cup formed like a sword and scabbard—which offered out shortly—and a specifically designed sq. popcorn container, heightening the thrill.
Audience members stated, “On a scale of 1 to 10, I’m 1,000% excited!” and “I jumped up and down in my room when I got the ticket.”
According to a U.S. ticketing web site, first-day gross sales of advance tickets in August set the very best presale complete on report for an animated function.
Viewers leaving the theater supplied glowing reactions, saying, “It was worth the wait. I can’t wait for the next installment—fantastic,” and “I cried three times; that tells you how good it is.”
In Japan, the movie has drawn greater than 22 million admissions within the 52 days since launch, with field workplace income exceeding 31.4 billion yen. The sturdy momentum seems prone to carry over to abroad markets.
Source: FNN