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One of the more fascinating trends this year is the remarkable performance of Demon Slayer, a Japanese anime film. With domestic collections in Japan exceeding $600 million, Demon Slayer has outperformed many Hollywood blockbuster films, including this year's Disney projects, and even passed the cumulative revenue of most comic-book related films. Its profitability is staggering, considering its relatively modest production cost of around $20 million and minimal marketing spend. Its rabid fanbase and word-of-mouth buzz have kept it in theaters long past expectations.