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Entertainment

Crunchyroll Brings Anime Magic to Hyderabad Comic Con 2025

Tanisha Cardozo

Hyderabad Comic Con 2025 is all set to become an anime paradise as Crunchyroll brings its signature energy, fandom, and immersive experiences to the city. Fans visiting the Crunchyroll booth can look forward to a variety of interactive activities, installations, and exclusive collectibles designed to celebrate the world of anime.

One of the highlights is the My Hero Academia-themed Guess Who? game, which challenges fans to test their knowledge and reflexes by identifying their opponent’s secret hero or villain. Fresh from its success at CCXP 2025, the game promises to bring excitement and competition to anime enthusiasts in Hyderabad.

Fans can also step into the world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba with a life-size inflatable of Tanjiro Kamado, providing the perfect backdrop for memorable photos. Another must-visit attraction is the life-sized recreation of the SPY x FAMILY living room, where visitors can pose as part of the Forger family for Instagram-worthy shots.

The Crunchyroll booth will also host trivia sessions, high-energy challenges, and surprise giveaways throughout the day, all while a live DJ spins iconic anime tracks including “Gurenge” by LiSA, “Uta” by Ado, and “Ao no Sumika” by Tatsuya Kitani, keeping the atmosphere electric and immersive.

Exclusive collectibles are also part of the experience, including custom Crunchyroll tote bags, wristbands, Anya masks, and My Hero Academia postcards — giving fans a chance to take a piece of the convention home with them.

The event promises to be a hub of anime excitement where fans of all ages can connect, celebrate, and immerse themselves in their favorite worlds. Whether you are a hero-in-training, a Demon Slayer, or a Forger in disguise, Crunchyroll at Hyderabad Comic Con 2025 is an experience not to be missed. The event will be held from October 31 to November 2, 2025, at HITEX, Hyderabad, from 11 AM to 8 PM each day.

Films

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle—Part 1: Akaza Returns Surpasses Titanic in Japan, Earns $28.5M in IMAX Before Global Release

Tanisha Cardozo

The anime juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down—before even hitting major markets like the U.S., Europe, and China.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle—Part 1: Akaza Returns, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, is rewriting the global box office playbook.

According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, the film has already raked in a staggering $28.5 million from IMAX screenings alone—without launching in the world’s biggest markets. Currently running in Asia Pacific territories including Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, the film’s early performance hints at a massive global impact once it rolls out internationally.

In South Korea, the movie opened to a record-breaking $13 million in its first 3-day weekend, setting a new benchmark for animated features in the country.

But the real triumph came in its home country. In Japan, Infinity Castle has officially surpassed James Cameron’s Titanic with a total of ¥28 billion (~$190.1 million) in box office earnings, climbing to the 3rd highest-grossing film of all time in Japan.

Not just in revenue—Demon Slayer also broke into the elite league of audience admissions. With 20.3 million tickets sold, it overtook Disney’s Frozen, becoming the 3rd most-watched film in Japan’s cinematic history.

The film continues the epic saga of Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps as they descend into Muzan Kibutsuji’s domain—the terrifying Infinity Castle—for one final, climactic showdown. The return of Akaza and the rise of the Upper Rank demons sets the stage for one of the most intense arcs in anime history.

With anticipation building for its North American release in September, global exhibitors are preparing for a box office surge that could see Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle enter the ranks of the top-grossing animated films of all time.

Fans worldwide are bracing for the final battle—anime, it seems, is no longer a niche but a global box office force to be reckoned with.