Demon Slayer Brings A Big Moment For Anime & Global Recognition

If you thought demons only trembled at the thought of sword-wielding slayers you still may don’t know what is going on. Because now even Western award shows are bowing to the might of anime. The film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle (yes, the one based on the wildly popular manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) has just scored a nomination for Golden Globe Awards in the Best Animated Motion Picture category. That might sound like fancy Hollywood talk, but for anime fans around the world, it’s a news of great joy.

This is the first time ever that a title from Shonen Jump has been honored with a Golden Globe nomination. A Shonen Jump creation, which typically sits in the realm of dedicated manga/anime fandom, just sashayed onto the global awards red carpet. That alone feels like history being made.

I personally wasn’t shocked after hearing the news. Because this was kind of expected by the quality the anime and it’s whole environment brings. The film is part of the final arc in a massive anime saga. The original story by the manga’s creator (Koyoharu Gotouge) wrapped up in 2020, and this movie brings fans to the final showdown. It smashed box-office records. According to reports, Infinity Castle recently became the first Japanese movie ever to surpass 100 billion yen in global box-office revenue. That’s not just success, that’s a cultural wave. And when I was mentioning about quality — Critics praised the film’s visuals, action choreography, and emotionally charged storytelling. That kind of craftsmanship resonates beyond fandom, reaching general audiences and awards voters alike.

However, the competition is no joke. Infinity Castle will go head-to-head with five other nominees: Arco, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2. Some of these aren’t just animated films, they’re big-budget productions or culturally resonant stories that draw attention from across the globe. That makes the nomination itself even more impressive for a Japanese anime movie rooted deeply in its manga origins.

Awards don’t always reflect quality, but they do reflect visibility. This nomination signals a shift a recognition that anime is not just niche art for dedicated fans. Anime can compete at the same level as mainstream animation worldwide. For the anime industry, this could open new doors: more international distribution, greater respect from critics, and maybe even more anime films being considered seriously by the global film community. The Golden Globe nod for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle isn’t just a feather in its cap. It’s a milestone for anime as a whole.