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KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 – Following the National Security Council (NSC) nod to the reopening of cinemas, a Japanese anime film that breaks the box office Demon Slayer: Mugen Train has been the center of attention after tickets sold out on the first day of its premiere in Malaysia.
Malay Post Yesterday he attended Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) at Mid Valley Megamall to speak to viewers about his experience seeing success on the big screen now that cinemas across the country have resumed operations after stopping operations last November.
Cosplay like Murderer of demonsMain protagonist Kamado Tanjiro, 27-year-old software developer Helmi Ibrahim, said he was excited about the theaters reopening and had waited months to see Murderer of demons despite having to observe strict standard operating procedures (SOPs).
“I have waited for this movie since the trailer was released and it was a great experience for me to see it in a movie theater.
“I have no problem covering my mouth and practicing social distancing unless PCOS tells me to cover my eyes and ears,” Helmi joked. Malay Post while he was accompanied by his partner Siti Aishah, who was also wearing cosplay from Murderer of demons.
Meanwhile, 20-year-old students Khaliesa Hanani and Alia Izzah said they couldn’t contain their excitement after discovering that the success of Japanese anime was finally being shown on the big screen in Malaysia.
“As a movie and anime enthusiast, I was more than happy to find out that Murderer of demons I was at the movies today. I’ve been yearning to see movies in higher quality because I couldn’t get the same satisfaction from watching them on a TV screen or on my laptop, ”Khaliesa said before heading to the cinema.
For Azlan El, the 20-year-old student described how much he enjoyed being able to finally walk the corridors of the cinema.
He said that discussing the movie’s plot afterward with his friends was the reason he bought tickets to see. Murderer of demons.
“Aside from watching my favorite anime on the big screen, I missed the experience of walking down the aisle at the theater and discussing the plot on the way home. I am grateful that the government has allowed cinemas to work again, ”Azlan said after taking selfies in front of a promotional viewer of the film.
Eighteen-year-old student Zenyx said that he and his friends were eager to see movies at the cinema and had no problem complying with the SOP as they have been adjusting to the new normal since the pandemic hit Malaysia.
“We have no problem complying with the SOP as we have been living with Covid-19 for over a year.
“Of course, the main reason my friends and I are here is because Murderer of demons is the highest grossing film in Japan and is promoted in the otaku (anime enthusiasts), ”Zenyx said while accompanied by his two friends Brayden and Viki.
Last Wednesday, GSC finally received the green light to reopen its doors on March 5.
Sharmine Ishak, manager of branding and public relations for the film and entertainment distribution company, said the company had anticipated a strong response to Murderer of demons, given its performance in Japan.
“Despite the pandemic, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie – Mugen Train it grossed ¥ 32.12 billion (RM1.2 billion) in Japan in December last year, becoming its highest grossing film, “he said. Malay Post.
After an overwhelmingly positive response at the Japanese box office, as well as among Malaysian fans on GSC’s social media, Sharmine said the film is expected to draw fans and movie lovers back to the big screen.
Added that Murderer of demonsThe popularity is also a good sign for the national film industry, after months of operating at a loss due to the national shutdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The positive response from moviegoers eager to return to the cinema to see films like Murderer of demons shows that after streaming movies at home for the past few months, audiences are eager to enjoy the immersive, cutting-edge entertainment that only cinemas can deliver, “said Sharmine.
The animated film has proven popular at all GSC outlets, with 1Utama Shopping Center and Mid Valley Megamall selling faster.
In particular, Mid Valley did very well, with two of its large salons sold out yesterday afternoon for the night run, with many looking to see the movie after work.
With cinemas resuming operations, he said GSC has more Malaysian and international selections lined up.
“Its about Stand by Me Doraemon 2, Raya and the last dragon, Do not look back, Endgame, master’s degree and more.
“There will also be reruns of Wonder Woman 1984 Y Shock wave 2, which the public seeks to capture since it was lost a few months ago.
“Later in the month, GSC will also release local films such as Happy X So.as well as blockbusters like Monster hunter Y Godzilla vs Kong“Sharmine said.
On March 2, Chief Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that states still under the movement control order (MCO) will return to the conditional MCO on March 5.
He added that they will join Kedah, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan, Perak and Sarawak as states under the CMCO.
The rest of the country will be placed under the Recovery MCO (RMCO).
