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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc Arrives on Netflix in 23 Asia-Pacific Markets

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The animated film 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train Part 1' has been released on Netflix in 23 Asia-Pacific markets.
  • The film previously set box office records in Taiwan, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in the country's history.
  • This release highlights the growing global popularity of Japanese anime, with other titles like 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' also achieving success on the platform.

The highly anticipated animated film 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train Part 1' has arrived on Netflix, now available in 23 Asia-Pacific markets, including Taiwan. This move follows the film's phenomenal success in theaters, where it shattered box office records in Taiwan, becoming the highest-grossing animated movie in the nation's history and ranking third in overall box office cumulative.

The film not only set box office records in many markets where it was released on Netflix but also broke milestones in Taiwan, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in Taiwan's history and climbing to third place in Taiwan's cumulative box office rankings.

Describing the film's box office success in Taiwan.

The "Mugen Train Arc" is a pivotal and eagerly awaited chapter for "Demon Slayer" fans. The story escalates as the Demon Slayer Corps is drawn into the mysterious Infinite Castle. The narrative builds towards the final confrontation with Muzan Kibutsuji, with Tanjiro and the Pillars being pulled into a perilous, otherworldly space, marking the true beginning of the ultimate war between humans and demons.

The film's title, specifically mentioning "Akaza's Return," is designed to ignite memories, anger, and anticipation among viewers familiar with the "Mugen Train" arc. This strategic release on Netflix underscores the platform's significant investment in Japanese animation.

The 'Mugen Train Arc' has always been the most anticipated and least spoiler-prone chapter in the hearts of 'Demon Slayer' fans.

Highlighting the significance of the 'Mugen Train Arc' for fans.

Netflix reports that over half of its members have watched at least one Japanese anime title. The success of original anime like 'Overtake!' and popular series such as 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Jujutsu Zero,' 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,' and 'Baki Hanma' in various markets demonstrates anime's mainstream appeal. For instance, 'Jujutsu Kaisen' remained in the weekly Top 10 in Malaysia for 13 consecutive weeks, a record for a Japanese title in Southeast Asia during the first half of 2026. 'JoJo' charted in Thailand and Vietnam, while 'Baki Hanma' reached the Philippines, proving that Japanese animation is no longer a niche interest but a consistent driver of global conversation on streaming platforms.

Currently, more than half of Netflix members have watched at least one Japanese anime work.

— Official InformationStating Netflix's data on anime viewership.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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