Demon Slayer nears Japan movie history, boosts economy with resilience message
December 14, 2020 published at 9:50 AMReuters Demon Slayer is set to overtake Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, Japan's top-grossing film for nearly two decades Reuters TOKYO - The tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, Demon Slayer is poised to become Japan's top-grossing film ever, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic and its message of resilience. Based on a popular manga and TV anime series, the film has spun off an industry of related merchandise and has won over fans with its nod to Japanese traditions people fear are missing...