Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Surpasses 200 Million Copies Worldwide

The official X/Twitter account for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise announced a remarkable milestone: over 200 million copies of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga are now in circulation globally.

Impressive Sales Figures

• In Japan: 164 million copies
• Outside Japan: 56 million copies
• Total worldwide: Approximately 220 million copies

Image via Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise's X/Twitter account

Growth Over Time

• The manga topped 150 million copies in circulation in February 2021, a figure that had increased about 43 times since the anime adaptation premiered in April 2019.
• Launched in February 2016 in Weekly Shonen Jump by Shueisha, the manga concluded in May 2020 with its 23rd volume.
• English publication is handled by Viz Media.

Film and Anime Success

• The Demon Slayer anime first aired in April 2019, quickly gaining popularity.
• The first film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, opens in Japan this Friday on a record 443 screens, including IMAX.
• Outside Japan, the film aims to reach over 150 countries and regions, surpassing the franchise's previous world tour of 145 countries.
• In the U.S. and Canada, the film will be released on September 12, available in theaters with options for English subtitles and dubs.

Ongoing Anime Series

• The anime has expanded with several arcs, including:
  • Mugen Train Arc (2021)
  • Entertainment District Arc (2021)
  • Swordsmith Village Arc (2023)
  • Hashira Training Arc (2024)
• These series are streamed on platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation, with new episodes and specials continuing to captivate fans.

Continued Popularity

Sources: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise's X/Twitter account, Natalie.mu

The franchise's momentum shows no signs of slowing down, with record-breaking sales, successful films, and ongoing anime series fueling its global popularity.