Demon Slayer’s rise is nothing short of historic in the anime industry, with its latest film, Infinity Castle, breaking multiple box office records around the globe, landing it a place among the highest-grossing films of 2025. The series captures worldwide attention in a way no other anime has, cementing its place in anime and pop culture history.

However, the unprecedented success of Demon Slayer is unlikely to be repeated by another anime series, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Battle shōnen anime has long dominated the medium, but in recent years, that has steadily begun to shift. However, rather than being a limitation, this could very well be a positive turning point for the anime industry.

Demon Slayer Is a Groundbreaking Success

Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado

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