The release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle has marked a milestone moment for anime in India. On September 12, 2025, the film hit theatres across India in multiple languages and formats, shattering advance booking records and heralding a new era of anime’s mainstream appeal. From midnight shows to IMAX spectacles, the hype isn’t just real—it’s revolutionary.
Box Office & Advance Booking Frenzy
Long before the first showtime, Infinity Castle had already made history. Advance bookings for the film crossed ₹10 crore, with over 500,000 tickets sold ahead of its release. India Today+1 Ticketing platforms reported strong demand not just in metros but in tier-2 and tier-3 cities as well. The film is expected to gross ₹18-20 crore on its opening day across India. Outlook India+1
The trend reflects more than just fandom—it shows a shift in what Indian audiences are embracing. Midnight and early morning (5 AM) shows were planned, especially in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, to accommodate the eager crowd. Outlook India+1
Multilingual Release, Massive Appeal
One strength of the Infinity Castle rollout has been its inclusive release strategy. The film is available in Japanese (original) with optional subtitles, alongside dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English. This allows audiences across linguistic regions to access the film in a way that resonates. The Times of India+2BookMyShow+2
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the film without visual cuts, giving it a U/A 13+ rating. This ensures younger teens can watch it with parental guidance. Notably, formats such as IMAX, IMAX 3D, 4DX have been made available in major cities to deliver the full cinematic experience. The Times of India+2India Today+2
Critical & Fan Response
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is the climactic “Infinity Castle arc” adaptation of the popular manga by Koyoharu Gotouge. Fans and critics alike have praised its stunning visuals, emotional depth, and epic battle sequences. On social media, posts raved about the animation quality, especially in IMAX or 4DX formats, calling the film “a visual feast” and “one of the most electrifying anime experiences in recent memory.” The Times of India+1
Voice actor Takahiro Sakurai, known in the series for his role as Giyu Tomioka, described Indian fans’ enthusiasm as inspiring. He reflected that the passion displayed via advance ticket sales, early-morning screenings, and social media buzz signals something much larger than just another film release. India Today
Financial Projections & Cultural Impact
While early reports pegged the opening day gross between ₹15-20 crore, actual box office revenues will determine how far this moment shifts the landscape for non-Hollywood, non-Indian animated films. The Times of India+1 Compared to previous anime successes like Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen, Infinity Castle’s advance bookings and ticket sales suggest it may outpace many of them in scale. The Times of India+1
The cultural impact is already evident. Fan communities are organizing group screenings, marathoning past seasons on OTT platforms to catch up, and using hashtags like #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle trending strongly across social media. India Today+1
What’s Next: Sustaining the Momentum
As Infinity Castle enters its opening weekend, all eyes are on its weekend box office haul. Will it maintain strong attendance in non-prime time shows? Can word of mouth match the hype built by advance bookings and early show screenings? And importantly, will this success trigger more dubbed anime releases, more formats like IMAX 4DX, and a greater acceptance of anime as part of mainstream Indian cinema?
If the opening day is any indication, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle isn’t just a film—it’s a turning point.
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