The Japanese portal Yahoo! News Japan published an article noting that the compilation of the special programs of the first season of Kimetsu no Yaiba achieved excellent ratings in the second two nights Fuji TVwho broadcast the specials nationwide in Japan.
«The explosive and popular anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” aired on the Fuji Television Network for two consecutive nights on September 18-19. On the 21st it was announced that the audience quota in the houses of the third night “Arco de La Mansión Tambor” (Saturday 18, 7.00-8.54 pm) was 14.4% and that of the fourth night “Arco de la Montaña Natagumo” (Sunday 19, 19.00-21.54) of 14.7%. Again, and just like the first two shows, these television ratings are spectacular».
«The television anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” is based on the manga of the same name by Koyoharu Gotouge (published by Shueisha Jump Comics), which has sold more than 150 million copies in 23 volumes. In October 2020, “Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen” was released and the film was a huge hit and had the highest box office grossing ever, with sales exceeding 40 billion yen. A number that no one had ever reached».
«The TV station broadcast a special edition of “Tanjirou Kamado – Special Edition”, which summarizes the story of the protagonist Tanjirou Kamado and his team from the beginning of their story to the missions they undertook as members of the demon hunters. The household audience rate for the first night “Kyoudai no Kizuna” (Saturday, 7: 00-21: 14) on the 11th was 13.3% and for the second night “Arco de Asakusa” (Sunday, 7: 00-21: 14: 15) the next day 13.4%. These values were excellent for a prime time show.».
«With immediate effect, the fifth night “Hashira’s Reunion Arc” will be broadcast on the 23rd from 7:00 pm, and “Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen” will be broadcast on Japanese television for the first time on September 25th. This broadcast reveals more information about the second season of the animated franchise, which is slated to premiere in the fall season 2021 (October-December).».
Source: Yahoo! News Japan
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