Actor Marlon Wayans Reacts to Demon Slayer Infinity Castle: “FUCK ANIME”
Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans didn’t take it lightly when his new movie Him was defeated by Demon Slayer Infinity Castle at the global box office. During a recent interview to promote his film, Wayans reacted in a hilarious and frustrated way to the massive success of the Ufotable anime film.
Actor Marlon Wayans Reacts to Demon Slayer Infinity Castle: “FUCK ANIME”
Wayans’ new film Him tells the story of a football legend training the next generation’s superstar — until the young athlete begins realizing that his dream is turning into a nightmare. Despite strong reviews, Him faced tough competition during its premiere week: the release of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle, which completely dominated theaters worldwide.
In a funny moment during the interview, Marlon Wayans reacted to Demon Slayer Infinity Castle with a mix of disbelief and humor, saying:
“Can I say it? FUCK ANIME! We came in number two! Him first! FUCK anime! We came out the same week as… Demon Slayer! I want to wax your beard off your face!”
His co-star Tyriq Withers quickly jumped in to calm things down, saying:
“You can’t disrespect anime.”
The playful exchange went viral, showing that even Hollywood stars aren’t immune to the unstoppable force of Demon Slayer.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle’s Success Surprised Even Crunchyroll
While Marlon Wayans was joking about his box office loss, even Crunchyroll’s CEO Rahul Purini admitted he was shocked by Demon Slayer Infinity Castle’s record-breaking success.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Purini said:
“We knew the brand was huge and that fans would turn out in large numbers, but we didn’t expect to hit $70 million in just the first three days.”
He added that the movie’s success proves that anime has officially gone mainstream:
“Infinity Castle shows that anime is no longer niche — it’s massive. This movie demonstrated it to the entire world in a space with over a hundred years of box office history.”
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Dominates the 2025 Box Office
Not only did Demon Slayer Infinity Castle surpass Him by Marlon Wayans, but it also outperformed other major 2025 blockbusters like Superman, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Thunderbolts.
The film’s incredible success cements its place as one of the biggest anime movies of all time, once again proving the global strength of the Demon Slayer franchise.
Even though Marlon Wayans joked about his movie losing the top spot, it’s clear that the cultural wave of Demon Slayer is far beyond anyone’s expectations — and anime fans are loving every second of it.