Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, "Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train" has generated ticket sales of 32.47 billion yen ($313.9 million) since its release in October, according to the film's official Twitter account. It surpassed American blockbuster "Titanic" in late November, before clinching the top spot from Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 movie "Spirited Away" on Monday. Set during Japan's Taisho era from 1912 to 1926, "Demon Slayer" follows teenager Tanjiro Kamado and his friends as they fight human-eating monsters that murdered his family. Japan's movie industry suffered a hit earlier this year when cinemas across the country were shuttered for several weeks to prevent the spread of Covid-19. That means cinemas have been operating at far less capacity than normal — making the triumph of "Demon Slayer" even more notable , with many fans queuing for hours for the opportunity to watch it.

Source: CNN December 29, 2020 08:37 UTC