# Highest-Grossing Anime Films of All Time

URL: https://technosports.co.in/highest-grossing-anime-films-of-all-time/  
Published: 2026-10-12  
Updated: 2026-10-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Anime films have gone from niche theatrical releases to genuine global box office contenders, and one 2025 release just rewrote the record books entirely.

| Rank | Movie | Year | Worldwide Gross |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle | 2025 | $802.6 million |
| 2 | Demon Slayer: Mugen Train | 2020 | $507.1 million |
| 3 | Spirited Away | 2001 | $395.6 million |
| 4 | Your Name | 2016 | $382.2 million |
| 5 | Suzume | 2022 | $323.6 million |

## Demon Slayer Shatters Its Own Record

![Anime](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Demon-Slayer-45.jpg)

**Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle** closed its theatrical run at $802.6 million worldwide, comfortably surpassing its own franchise predecessor, **Mugen Train**, to become the highest-grossing anime film ever, as detailed in [our coverage of the film’s record-breaking box office run](https://technosports.co.in/kimetsu-no-yaiba-movie-infinity-castle-record/).

## Studio Ghibli’s Enduring Legacy

Despite the Demon Slayer franchise’s dominance, **Spirited Away** remains anime’s third-highest earner more than two decades after release, a testament to Studio Ghibli’s lasting global appeal alongside titles like **Howl’s Moving Castle** and **Ponyo**, both of which also feature in the all-time top 10.

![Anime](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Spirited-Away.jpg)

## The Rest of the Top 10

Rounding out the list are **The Boy and the Heron** ($294.2 million), **The First Slam Dunk** ($279 million), **One Piece Film: Red** ($246.6 million), **Howl’s Moving Castle** ($237.5 million), and **Ponyo** ($204.8 million).

### FAQ

**Q: What is the highest-grossing anime film of all time?**  
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, at $802.6 million worldwide.

**Q: What was the previous record holder?**  
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, at $507.1 million.

**Q: How many Studio Ghibli films are in the top 10?**  
Three — Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo.

**Q: Is Your Name still one of the top anime films?**  
Yes, it remains the fourth highest-grossing anime film ever at $382.2 million.