Haikyu!! Movie Surpasses Demon Slayer: Hashira Training in Japanese Box Office Success
Experience the triumph of the latest Haikyu!! movie as it surpasses Demon Slayer at the Japanese box office. Dive into the exciting battle of box office success between these two beloved anime series.
Haikyu!! the Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump has secured the top spot in Japan's box offices for the second week in a row. This victory comes as it surpasses the first episode of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc, which has now fallen to third place. The success of this sports anime is notable as it resumed its story after a long break in production.
This achievement is also a significant milestone for **Production I.G.**, as they compete with Ufotable's adaptation of the popular sword-fighting fantasy shonen. Demon Slayer has paved the way for the trend of bringing parts of an ongoing anime to movie theaters, particularly premieres of new seasons, following the global triumph of Mugen Train.
Tanjiro with a burning sword, Nezuko's profile beside him - Seeing Demon Slayer drop so quickly in the box office rankings is a surprise, with the impressive reputation it has built for itself
It's surprising to see Demon Slayer fall so fast in the box office rankings, especially considering the strong reputation it has. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the continuation of the story for years, and the movie's status as a "proper" cinematic experience may have initially boosted its performance.
Haikyu!! Scores Big Against Demon Slayer
Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump premiered on February 16 in Japan
Demon Slayer's many Hashira - Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump premiered on February 16 in Japan - Haikyu!! Scores Big Against Demon Slayer
**Production I.G.**'s volleyball movie was the highest-grossing film in Japan by the end of February. According to Anime News Network, it has sold a total of 2.9 million tickets and earned about 4.1 billion yen, equivalent to $27 million USD. The movie also set a new record for the biggest opening weekend, selling 1.5 million tickets in just three days. Demon Slayer –To the Hashira Training, which debuted at the top spot on February 2, dropped to third place after three weeks, selling a total of 1.2 million tickets for 1.7 billion yen, or $11 million USD.
Haikyu!! Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump is the first part of a two-part film series based on Haruichi Furudate's manga. **Production I.G.**'s adaptation, which aired for five seasons, concluded in 2020. On the other hand, Ufotable's latest Demon Slayer film is a one-hour special episode that serves as a teaser for the upcoming season of the anime. These differences in release strategies may have contributed to Haikyu!!'s success. While Haikyu!! offers a long-awaited continuation in a more traditional film format, Demon Slayer's film does not have the same exclusivity that might entice fans to wait for the TV broadcast.
The cast of Haikyu!! together on a volleyball court in dynamic poses as Hinata strikes at a ball. - Furthermore, Demon Slayer's famously successful feature film Mugen Train was eventually re-edited for TV as well, proving that audiences can simply wait out Ufotable's theatrical releases
Demon Slayer's feature film Mugen Train was a huge success in theaters. It was later re-edited for TV, proving that fans can patiently wait for Ufotable's releases. Despite dropping from first to third place at the box office, the franchise still remains popular, as seen by the early preview's success. Production I.G. has reason to celebrate, as the first movie's success indicates that the sequel will also be well-received. Despite concerns about pacing, it seems Haikyu!! will have a strong conclusion.
Editor's P/S:
The success of "Haikyu!! the Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump" is a testament to the enduring popularity of the anime series and the talent of Production I.G. The film's victory over "Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc" is particularly impressive, as the latter has been a box office juggernaut and a cultural phenomenon. This achievement is a reminder that even in a crowded market, quality productions can still rise to the top.
It's also interesting to note the different release strategies of the two films. "Haikyu!!" is a full-length film that offers a continuation of the main story, while "Demon Slayer" is a one-hour special that serves as a teaser for the upcoming season. This difference may have played a role in "Haikyu!!"'s success, as fans were eager to see the continuation of the story in a more traditional film format.
