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A distinct trend of the year is the ascendancy of anime films and foreign cinematic hits in the global market. Titles like Demon Slayer are proving that high-quality content produced with modest budgets can outperform overhyped Hollywood blockbusters financially. These films thrive on dedicated fanbases and limited marketing, making them highly profitable and setting new benchmarks for international success.
For example, the Demon Slayer movie, distributed by Sony via Crunchyroll, likely recouped over 300% of its production and marketing costs, given its domestic yen collections and international deals. Its success is a blueprint for other anime properties seeking cinema prominence, especially as studios become ever more risk-averse with big-ticket American productions.