Demon Slayer stands as one of the most legendary titles to emerge from Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. Originally penned by Koyoharu Gotouge, the franchise skyrocketed to global fame following its stellar television anime adaptation by studio Ufotable.
The dark fantasy phenomenon truly shattered industry ceilings with its 2020 feature film, Mugen Train. More recently, the rollout of the Infinity Castle trilogy has propelled the series to unprecedented heights, setting new benchmarks across the board. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle officially debuted on streaming platforms on July 28, 2026, followed by its physical DVD release on July 29. The response has been nothing short of historic, rapidly driving the release to become one of the top-selling home video packages in Japanese history. Between Mugen Train and Infinity Castle, the franchise currently commands the top three all-time best-selling DVD spots in Japan. With two upcoming films still on the horizon, the series’ reign of dominance is far from finished.
Demon Slayer Shatters Home Video Records With Infinity Castle DVD Debut
The first installment of the trilogy, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza’s Return, has enjoyed an extraordinary global run. First premiering in Japanese cinemas in July 2025, it quickly cemented itself as Ufotable’s most lucrative theatrical venture. Defying industry standards where most films conclude their theatrical runs within two months, Infinity Castle maintained a jaw-dropping presence in theaters for nearly an entire year. Following its theatrical exit in April 2026, the movie successfully transitioned to digital streaming and physical media in late July.
Anticipation for the physical release was sky-high, yet first-week purchases managed to shatter even the loftiest expectations. According to Oricon News—one of Japan’s premier entertainment tracking outlets—the two separate physical variants of Infinity Castle Part 1 instantly claimed both the number one and number two spots on the charts. While exact figures were kept under wraps, the sales volume is undoubtedly astronomical to secure such a dominant sweep.
Demon Slayer Locks Down the Top 3 All-Time DVD Rankings
Given the film’s massive theatrical footprint, strong home video numbers were practically guaranteed. However, the franchise’s broader historic milestone is the real headline: the top three best-selling DVDs of all time in Japan now exclusively belong to the Demon Slayer IP. The inaugural 2020 smash hit Mugen Train holds the first and second positions with its respective editions, while Infinity Castle immediately slots into the third position.
With daily purchases continuing to roll in, Infinity Castle Part 1 has plenty of room to climb and could potentially challenge Mugen Train’s supremacy over time. Achieving this level of total market capture across both box office revenues and physical sales is a monumental feat. These figures are only expected to surge further once an international home media launch is scheduled for global audiences.
Why the Upcoming Sequels Will Make Demon Slayer Untouchable
The cinematic trajectory of Demon Slayer has repeatedly defied skepticism. When Mugen Train first arrived in late 2020, skeptics often wrote off its record-breaking numbers as a byproduct of pandemic-era moviegoing trends, assuming the franchise would peak there. Infinity Castle forcefully shattered that narrative. Upon its July 2025 premiere, it dominated the Japanese box office before repeating the feat internationally a month later, eventually out-earning Mugen Train to claim the crown as the highest-grossing Japanese film globally.
Crucially, the journey is far from over. *Part 1* was merely the opening salvo of a grand finale. With Infinity Castle Part 2 eyed for a 2027 release and the final chapter projected to conclude the series around 2029, the stakes for the Demon Slayer Corps are at an all-time high. The concluding movie will tackle the ultimate war against the Demon King, Muzan Kibutsuji, drawing millions of dedicated fans back to theaters for a historic finale. By the time the trilogy concludes, Demon Slayer has a very real chance of locking down the top four highest-grossing spots in Japanese box office and home video history.