Your Name Director Makoto Shinkai Praises The Success Of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

JAKARTA - The new film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train has been named the best-selling film of all time in Japan. This success overtook several films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Your Name.

Your Name film director Makoto Shinkai finds out about Demon Slayer's movie achievements in theaters.

Through a recent interview with TV Asahi, Shinkai was amazed by what Demon Slayer achieved, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the film industry.

"Nobody can anticipate this in 2020 where people do not gather in one place, the Japanese box office record could be affected," said Makoto Shinkai quoted from the Comic Book today, January 1.

Furthermore, Demon Slayer's success is a win for every manga and anime creator. At first, Shinkai felt mixed up with the Demon Slayer's gain.

When Demon Slayer's record overtook Your Name, Shinkai said, “As frustrating as it is for me, the fact that the record keeps getting past is a sign of a healthy entertainment industry. The least I can do is work hard to make a good film. "

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train tells the story of a boy named Tanjiro Kamado who becomes a demon slayer. His family was murdered and his younger sister Nezuko turned into a demon. Later, Tanjiro Kamado joined the Demon Slayer Corps to fight demons.

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train's record will continue to increase considering that this film starts airing outside of Japan starting this year. In Indonesia, Demon Slayer will air starting January 6 at the XXI and CGV theaters.