The renowned Japanese anime movie "Demon Slayer" has achieved a milestone by surpassing the awe-inspiring 100 billion yen mark in global box office receipts. This record-breaking phenomenon of Japanese animation has hit a landmark, an unanticipated achievement in an industry impacted by continuous pandemic constraints. The movie's success manifests the ever-growing global popularity of Japanese anime and the strength it brings to Japan's entertainment industry.

In Japan, the success of "Demon Slayer" has attracted widespread attention and conversations around the anime industry's power and potential. It isn't just seen as entertainment but also a significant contributor to the economy. As a cultural artifact, such anime successes often surge tourism, increase demand for merchandise, and generate a lot of societal buzz, emphasizing their societal and commercial value.

In comparison to the EU or US, anime does not hold as central a role in the entertainment industry. While animation films such as those by Pixar or Disney are popular in these regions, the kind of cultural impact, societal discussion, and commercial spin-offs driven by anime in Japan is less often seen.