Highest gross films, which had an outstanding opening weekend, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle (aka Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle) has made the list as one of the nominees for Best Animated in this year’s Golden Globes. It is the first Golden Glove nomination for the animation studio ufotable and the Demon Slayer franchise.
Mitchel Berger, EVP of Global Commerce at Crunchyroll had the following comment to say about the nomination:
Thank you to the members of the Golden Globes for the Best Animated Feature nomination! We are honored to be recognized and this nomination extends to all of the production staff who worked to make Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. Thank you to our partners at Shueisha, Aniplex and ufotable, as well Sony Pictures Entertainment who helped us bring the film to audiences around the globe, and to our fans who have championed the Demon Slayer story throughout the years.
The animated film reached over $770 Million worldwide at the box office and is currently the #5 movies of the year. After its release in September, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America, surpassing Crouching Tigger, Hidden Dragon, which held the record for twenty-five years. It is also the highest grossing anime film of all time in fifty-six countries. Cat with Monocle gave high praised to the first part of the three films, one of the best animated films of the year.
About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle
Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.
While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.
As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.
The destination of where Tanjiro and 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.
The Demon Slayer series is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Source: Golden Globes