In the first weekend of 2026 (January 2-4), the Japanese box office saw “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” descend one spot to ninth place, while “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” maintained its tenth-place position. Both anime films continue to demonstrate sustained presence in the competitive Japanese theatrical market.
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc’s Enduring Run
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” has consistently performed well, marking its 16th consecutive weekend within the Japanese box office Top 10. Since its release in Japan on September 19, 2025, the film has achieved a cumulative total gross of 10.15 billion yen (approximately US$64.82 million) from 6.65 million admissions by early January 2026. This significant milestone saw the film surpass the 10 billion yen mark by the end of 2025. The movie previously debuted at the top of the Japanese box office, dethroning “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” after its nine-week reign.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Persistent Hold
Meanwhile, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” has shown remarkable staying power, holding the tenth spot in the latest weekend rankings. The film, released on July 18, 2025, has accumulated a staggering domestic gross of 38.9 billion yen (around US$248.3 million) over 171 days as of early January 2026.
A Titan in Japanese Cinema History
This impressive figure solidifies “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” as a major box office success, ranking as the second-highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan, behind “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback”. Furthermore, it has ascended to become the third highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, surpassing James Cameron’s “Titanic”. Its predecessor, “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,” still holds the top spot in Japan’s all-time box office ranking with 40.75 billion yen.
Both films underscore the continued dominance and widespread appeal of anime features within the Japanese cinematic landscape, drawing in millions of viewers and generating substantial revenue well into their theatrical runs.
