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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Yuri Kageyama

Sony sees profits soar thanks to massive success of Demon Slayer anime film

Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony has reported a 7 per cent surge in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the previous year, prompting the company to raise its full-year forecast, thanks largely to the hit film Demon Slayer.

The strong performance of the anime movie was cited as a significant contributor to this growth, having become not only the highest-grossing anime film ever worldwide but also the biggest Japanese film of all time.

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