by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns has added another major achievement to its already extraordinary record-breaking run. Following its massive theatrical success, the first film in the Infinity Castle trilogy has now dominated Japan’s latest Oricon Weekly DVD Ranking and Weekly Blu-ray Disc Ranking, taking the top two positions in both formats.
The achievement gives the movie a double crown in the weekly video rankings, while its combined first-week sales have made it the best-selling animated film release of 2026 so far based on the reported first-week DVD and Blu-ray figures.
The results further demonstrate the enormous popularity of the Demon Slayer franchise, even after the movie completed its long theatrical run in Japan. The film originally opened in Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025, and continued screening for an extraordinary 266 days before its main theatrical run ended on April 9, 2026.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Takes the Top Two Spots on Oricon
According to the latest Oricon rankings, both the Limited Edition and Regular Edition of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza Returns entered the top two positions of the weekly DVD and Blu-ray charts.
The sales results were particularly impressive because the two editions effectively divided the top positions between them.
Weekly DVD Ranking
The Regular Edition sold approximately 78,000 copies during its first week, placing it at No. 1 on the weekly DVD chart.
The Limited Edition sold approximately 37,000 copies, placing it at No. 2.
Weekly Blu-ray Ranking
The situation was reversed on the Blu-ray chart.
The Limited Edition sold approximately 89,000 copies, taking No. 1.
The Regular Edition sold approximately 70,000 copies, placing it at No. 2.
This means Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle occupied both of the top two positions on both major physical video rankings.
For a single animated film to dominate an entire weekly chart in this way is a major achievement, especially in an era when streaming services have become the primary way many viewers watch anime.
First-Week Sales Become the Biggest for an Animated Film in 2026
The combined first-week sales of the DVD and Blu-ray editions have established a new benchmark for animated films released in 2026.
The achievement also places Infinity Castle Part 1 among the strongest-selling anime home-video releases of the Reiwa era.
According to the reported Oricon figures, the film’s first-week DVD performance ranks third among animated films in the Reiwa era.
That places the movie behind two releases from the Demon Slayer franchise itself—Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train—meaning the franchise now occupies the top three positions in this particular historical ranking.
The result highlights just how extraordinary the commercial performance of Demon Slayer has been across different forms of media.
Demon Slayer Continues Its Dominance After Mugen Train
The success of Infinity Castle Part 1 follows the enormous home-video performance of Mugen Train.
The 2020 movie became a cultural phenomenon in Japan and eventually became one of the most successful films in the country’s box-office history.
The fact that Infinity Castle has now joined Mugen Train at the very top of the Reiwa-era animated DVD rankings demonstrates the continuing strength of the franchise.
Rather than being successful only in theaters, Demon Slayer has maintained strong demand across:
- Manga sales
- Television anime
- Theatrical films
- Blu-ray and DVD releases
- Streaming
- Video games
- Merchandise
- Character collaborations
This broad popularity has helped turn Demon Slayer into one of Japan’s biggest modern entertainment franchises.
The Limited Edition Offers Extra Collector Appeal
The strong performance of the Limited Edition is especially notable.
The Japanese home-video release includes several collector-focused bonuses and premium materials designed for longtime fans.
According to the announced release information, the Limited Edition includes a newly illustrated storage box by Akira Matsushima, the film’s character designer and chief animation director. The package also features a deluxe three-sided case, a specially designed digipak, and additional bonus content.
The package includes a bonus CD containing music from the film in stereo format, as well as special recordings featuring members of the voice cast.
Additional video material includes highlights from promotional events, stage greetings, promotional videos, commercials, and other behind-the-scenes material.
A special booklet containing comments from production staff and cast members is also included, giving collectors additional insight into the making of the movie.
These extras help explain why the Limited Edition has attracted such strong interest despite being more expensive than the standard release.
The Regular Edition Also Performs Exceptionally Well
The success isn’t limited to collectors.
The Regular Edition also performed extremely strongly, taking first place on the DVD ranking and second place on the Blu-ray chart.
Its approximately 78,000 DVD sales and 70,000 Blu-ray sales demonstrate that there is substantial demand for a more straightforward home-video edition of the film.
The result suggests that both dedicated collectors and ordinary fans wanted to own a physical copy of Infinity Castle Part 1.
Infinity Castle Was Already a Historic Box-Office Success
The latest Oricon achievement comes after the film’s extraordinary theatrical performance.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza Returns opened in Japan on July 18, 2025, and remained in wide theatrical release for 266 days.
By the end of its Japanese theatrical run, the movie had sold approximately 27.46 million tickets and earned ¥40.2 billion at the domestic box office.
Its exact reported Japanese total was ¥40,200,019,000.
The movie therefore became only the second Japanese film to surpass ¥40 billion at the domestic box office, following Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
Its worldwide performance was also enormous, reaching approximately ¥117.9 billion in total global box-office revenue, based on the figures reported after its theatrical run.
Why Infinity Castle Is So Important to Demon Slayer
The Infinity Castle storyline represents the beginning of the final major battle in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Instead of adapting the story as another television season, the production team announced that the final arc would be presented as a three-part theatrical film trilogy.
Part 1, Akaza Returns, serves as the opening chapter of this concluding cinematic project.
The Infinity Castle itself is one of the most distinctive locations in the series. It is a constantly shifting supernatural fortress controlled by the demon Nakime, making it an ideal setting for a series of separate but interconnected battles.
The first film brings several major confrontations from the manga to the big screen, including battles involving Tanjiro Kamado, Giyu Tomioka, Akaza, Shinobu Kocho, Doma, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and other major characters.
For longtime fans, seeing these climactic battles receive a theatrical adaptation was one of the biggest attractions of the project.
About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the bestselling manga written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge.
The story takes place during Japan’s Taisho era and follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy whose family is attacked by demons.
Tanjiro returns home one day to discover that his family has been killed. His younger sister Nezuko is the only member of the family to survive, but she has been transformed into a demon.
Instead of abandoning his sister, Tanjiro decides to search for a way to turn Nezuko back into a human.
He eventually joins the Demon Slayer Corps, an organization dedicated to fighting demons and protecting humanity.
Along the way, Tanjiro meets characters such as:
- Nezuko Kamado
- Zenitsu Agatsuma
- Inosuke Hashibira
- Giyu Tomioka
- Shinobu Kocho
- Kyojuro Rengoku
- Other members of the Hashira
The series combines intense sword battles with emotional character stories, which has helped it appeal to both longtime anime fans and newcomers.
From Television Anime to a Global Phenomenon
The Demon Slayer anime first premiered in 2019, with animation produced by ufotable.
The series quickly gained international attention because of its detailed animation, cinematic fight choreography, memorable music, and emotional storytelling.
The success of the first season eventually led to the theatrical release of Mugen Train.
That movie became a historic box-office success and demonstrated that an anime film could attract enormous mainstream audiences.
Subsequent television arcs continued expanding the story before the final battle was announced as a theatrical trilogy.
The success of Infinity Castle shows that the franchise has retained its popularity years after the original television series began.
Why the Blu-ray and DVD Results Matter
In today’s anime industry, streaming has become increasingly important.
Many viewers now watch new anime through subscription platforms instead of purchasing physical discs.
Because of this, strong Blu-ray and DVD sales can be especially meaningful for major anime franchises.
The Infinity Castle results demonstrate that physical media still has a strong audience when a title offers:
- Premium packaging.
- Exclusive artwork.
- Bonus content.
- Collector materials.
- Additional music.
- Behind-the-scenes features.
- Strong emotional attachment to the franchise.
For Demon Slayer, the physical release also gives fans a way to own a permanent copy of one of the most important chapters in the story.
A New Milestone for the Demon Slayer Franchise
The latest Oricon results add another achievement to a long list of records associated with Demon Slayer.
The franchise has now demonstrated exceptional success in both theatrical and home-video markets.
Its latest achievements include:
¥40.2 billion in Japanese box-office revenue for Infinity Castle Part 1.
Approximately ¥117.9 billion in worldwide box-office revenue.
Top two positions on the latest DVD ranking.
Top two positions on the latest Blu-ray ranking.
Third place for first-week animated DVD sales in the Reiwa era, with Mugen Train holding the first two positions according to the reported ranking.
This combination of theatrical and home-video success further establishes Demon Slayer as one of the most commercially powerful anime franchises of its generation.
What Comes Next for the Infinity Castle Trilogy?
Infinity Castle Part 1 is only the first installment of the planned three-film conclusion.
The first movie leaves several major storylines unresolved, meaning fans still have two more theatrical chapters to look forward to.
The remaining films are expected to continue the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the remaining Upper Rank demons.
However, official release dates for the second and third films have not yet been confirmed in the information currently available.
For now, fans can revisit Part 1 through its home-video release while waiting for further official announcements regarding the remaining chapters.
Final Thoughts
The latest Oricon results prove that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza Returns is continuing its extraordinary run even after leaving Japanese theaters.
By taking the top two positions on both the weekly DVD and Blu-ray rankings, the film has demonstrated enormous demand for its physical release. The Limited Edition led the Blu-ray chart, while the Regular Edition topped the DVD ranking, giving the movie a rare double victory.
Its approximately ¥40.2 billion Japanese box-office total and nearly ¥117.9 billion worldwide total had already established Infinity Castle Part 1 as a historic anime movie.
Now, its impressive first-week home-video performance adds another major milestone.
For fans of Tanjiro, Nezuko, Akaza, the Hashira, and the larger Demon Slayer universe, the release is more than another Blu-ray and DVD launch. It represents the home-video preservation of the opening chapter of the franchise’s final theatrical trilogy.
With two more Infinity Castle films still to come, the story of Demon Slayer is approaching its final stage—and the latest sales figures show that fan interest remains stronger than ever.
