CORAL GABLES, US (Reuters) – The Japanese anime film “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” took over the box office news to the United States on Friday, capturing Florida fans in its first screening.
The film Demon Slayer, based on the popular manga and anime TV series, has raised more than $ 350 million at theaters in Japan, despite COVID-19 restrictions, surpassing “Spirited Away ”Won an Oscar at Hayao Miyazaki in just over two months to become the most successful Japanese anime ever.
“It went beyond my expectations. I cried so much,” said Alex Acosta, a 20-year Miami resident. “The animation was so good. It was a good story, for sure. I really enjoyed it,” she said.
The film follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who goes out to avenge his family after they are murdered by human-eating demons, while boarding a Mugen Train (“Infinity”) together. to his peers.
Carlos Brenes, 19, another Miami resident who saw the film at the Landmark Theaters in Coral Gables, also passed over.
“It’s such an engaging story and it was all about just clicking emotionally, and I was invested all the way,” he said.
Brothers Daniel, Javier and Luis Marmolejo thought the film should be up for Best Picture at the upcoming Oscars.
“They should win because the film is amazing,” Luis said.