Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba has dominated the anime community for months thanks to the unprecedented success of the first film in the Infinity Castle trilogy. However, its reign at the Japanese box office has finally come to an end. Chainsaw Man, The Movie: Reze Arc, released on September 19, has officially taken the top spot from Demon Slayer.
Chainsaw Man’s impressive debut
At the end of 2025, anime fans worldwide have been focused on two major titles: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Chainsaw Man. While Kimetsu no Yaiba continues to enjoy international success despite delayed releases, Japanese audiences eagerly awaited Chainsaw Man.
On its opening day, Chainsaw Man, The Movie: Reze Arc earned 2.7 million dollars, enough to surpass Infinity Castle’s top spot. Although this figure is modest compared to Kimetsu no Yaiba’s massive 225 million dollar haul, it remains an impressive achievement for a series without the widespread appeal of Demon Slayer.
It’s worth recalling the recent success of another adaptation by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Look Back, which started quietly before gaining momentum through word of mouth. Early reactions to the new Chainsaw Man film are also very promising.
Reze Arc receives positive feedback
After a controversial first season, especially in Japan, many fans eagerly anticipated the release of the Reze Arc movie.
Fortunately, Japanese fans have praised the film highly. They appreciate the thrilling action scenes, detailed visuals, and faithful adaptation of the source material. Many took to social media to express their emotional reactions and said they plan to return to theaters for another viewing.
This is an exciting moment for shonen fans, as two of Shōnen Jump’s biggest series deliver high-quality projects back to back. Kimetsu no Yaiba has officially passed the torch to Chainsaw Man as the latter begins its successful box office journey. The year 2025 is shaping up to be fantastic for anime fans, with even more great things on the horizon.
Source: Screenrant