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How a demon-slaying film is drawing Japan back to the cinemas

By Yvette Tan

 

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The film revolves around a boy who becomes a demon slayer / SCREENSHOT / ANIPLEX YOUTUBE

 

The pandemic has meant that empty cinema halls are now a common sight across the world. That is, except in Japan, where one film is single-handedly bringing audiences back to theatres.

 

It's a movie about a boy who's turned into a demon slayer.

 

But that isn't the only thing he's slaying - Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train has also been making a killing at the Japanese box office - becoming the fastest film in Japanese cinema history, taking just 10 days to make 10 billion yen ($95.3m; £72m).

 

Full Story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54730487

 

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-- © Copyright BBC 2020-10-30
 

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