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The animated film “Theatrical Version” Devil’s Blade “Infinite Train Edition” based on the popular manga drew 3.42 million viewers in the three days from the first day of its release on October 16, and was a record of more than 4.6 billion yen. It became box office revenue.
The movie was released on October 16, and according to Toho distribution, the number of viewers reached 3.42 million in the three days to the 18, and the box office revenue was about 4,623.11 million yen.
Of this amount, the box office revenue on the 16th was about 1,268,720,000 yen, which deals with the secret of the birth of the movie Yokai Watch, which was released in 2014 by Toho and the box office news agency that summarizes the records. cinematographic. It far exceeded 874.11 million yen and set a new box office revenue record on the first day of its release.
Additionally, the box office receipts for Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th were approximately 3,354,390,000 yen, more than double the amount of approximately 1,629,440,000 yen for “Yokai Watch,” the highest ever on Saturday and Sunday. It is recorded.
Toho commented, “We will continue to deliver works to a wide range of people in the future, so that as many people as possible can enjoy the works.”
What is “Devil’s Blade”?
Set in Japan during the Taisho era, the main character, Sumijiro Kamon, whose family was killed by a demon, embarks on a battle journey to return his sister, who has turned from a demon into a human, and becomes develop attractive characters. It features a fast-paced battle scene and an in-depth story focusing on the bond between brother and sister.
A television animation aired from April to September last year, and the film version that follows is a story in which Sumijiro and his friends who have completed their training confront demons on a train called “Infinity Train”.
Animation has made it even more popular and the circulation of the comics has increased, and the cumulative circulation of up to 22 volumes currently on sale has exceeded 100 million, which will be the final volume on December 23. The volume will be released.
Shinjuku Cinema Many people from Monday to Friday
At the cinema in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, many people visited him to see the film version of “The Devil’s Sword”, even on weekdays.
Some movie theaters in Shinjuku use multiple screens to show the sword of evil, and many times it is full or close to it.
A 28-year-old man who finished watching the film said: “It was very interesting. I think not only is each character human, but the setting and the battle scenes are very beautiful.”
There is also a special corner in the store.
In the shop in front of Shibuya station that sells comics and CDs, there is a special corner for Devil’s Blade on 5 of the 10 floors.
There was also a corner where messages from fans were collected, and it was written that “Thanks for the serialization” and “I like it very much.”
Wataru Iwamoto, who is in charge of the “SHIBUYA TSUTAYA” comic room, said: “Comics are especially popular with young women, but they are bought by a wide range of people, including primary school students and the elderly. Sales have increased even more since the beginning of October. I think the animation effect is great. The final volume of Comics will be released in December, so I’d like to make it even more exciting. “
Expert “Kizuna attracting sympathy from a wide range of generations”
Regarding why the film version of “Devil’s Blade” became a record-breaking success, Ryusuke Hikawa, a specially appointed professor at Meiji University graduate school who studies animation culture, said: “The boom was ignited from elementary school students and parents infected with the new corona virus. As time at home increased due to expansion, I read a book bought by a child and watched an animation. Also, the Taisho era, which it’s the scene of work, it’s not far from the grandparents generation and I feel nostalgic. The film was released and became a huge success while being recognized by a wide range of generations. “
On top of that, “At work, adults who naturally speak of ‘living firmly and rightly’ appeared and became a child’s admiration, creating a bond between family-centered people and sympathizing with a wide range of generations. It was straightforward entertainment that hadn’t been played for a long time, and it was exactly the story that was needed right now. “
