The 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' (Distributor: Aniplus Broadcasting Korea | Producer: CJ ENM | Original work: Koyoharu Gotouge | Director: Haruo Sotozaki | Production: Ufotable), which has dominated the box office for 9 consecutive days, is showing its status as an unparalleled box office hit by surpassing 3 million viewers in the shortest period among this year's releases.

According to the integrated ticketing system, the 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' achieved a cumulative audience of 3,012,116 people as of 00:01 a.m. on August 31 (Sunday), the 10th day since its release. It surpassed the previous record of 2.22 million viewers set by its predecessor, 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' (2021), in just 6 days, and broke through the 3 million mark within 10 days, once again proving its overwhelming fandom power.

Additionally, it has surpassed 'Howl's Moving Castle' (2004), which attracted a cumulative audience of 3.01 million, climbing to 4th place in the all-time domestic box office ranking for Japanese animation, and continues its unstoppable box office run.

Meanwhile, audience members who watched praised its overwhelming direction and action sequences, noting, "The direction of each battle is remarkable and the overwhelming infinity of direction" (CGV Brave***), "The forefront of animation technology. It dazzles spectacularly" (CGV Joy**), and "The most beautifully animated film in human history. It's been a long time since a movie felt worth its price" (CGV Wisdom***). Furthermore, they shared deeply moving reviews about the characters' narratives, saying, "The stunning action and touching story captivated both my eyes and heart. The battle scenes are overwhelming, and the emotions of the characters were conveyed so strongly that I felt overwhelmed. I am already looking forward to the next story after it ended!" (CGV Wisdom***), and "Hakujii's life and emotional trajectory resonated most deeply" (CGV UN***), suggesting that word-of-mouth is likely to continue into September.

Meanwhile, 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' depicts the first chapter of the final battle between the 'Demon Slayer Corps' and the elite demons set in the demons' stronghold, Mugen.

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