The movie industry may be reeling from the coronavirus crisis, but that hasn't stopped a new anime breaking box office records in Japan.
"Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," has earned more than 40 million dollars since its release on Friday.
The movie, adapted from a popular manga, is set in Japan about a century ago. It follows the exploits of a young boy who fights demons.
Distributor Toho says more than 3.4 million people went to see it in theaters in the first three days.
(Moviegoer)
"I wanted to see it opening day, but couldn't get in.
Even Japan's chief cabinet secretary is celebrating the film's success.
(Kato Katsunobu / Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary)
"The entertainment industry is in a very difficult situation with this coronavirus pandemic. So to have a movie drawing a record number of people is, I think, a real boost to the cinema world."
◆reel from ～で揺らぐ
"Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," has earned more than 40 million dollars since its release on Friday.
The movie, adapted from a popular manga, is set in Japan about a century ago. It follows the exploits of a young boy who fights demons.
Distributor Toho says more than 3.4 million people went to see it in theaters in the first three days.
(Moviegoer)
"I wanted to see it opening day, but couldn't get in.
Even Japan's chief cabinet secretary is celebrating the film's success.
(Kato Katsunobu / Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary)
"The entertainment industry is in a very difficult situation with this coronavirus pandemic. So to have a movie drawing a record number of people is, I think, a real boost to the cinema world."
◆reel from ～で揺らぐ
◆break a box office record 興行成績の記録を塗り替える
◆adapt 脚色する、翻案する to prevent someone or something from continuing – used especially in news reports SYN stop
◆exploit 思いとどまらせる to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results → deterrent