Group 1 - The Shanghai International Comedy Festival's "Yoshimoto Comedy Special" scheduled for November 20-22, 2025, has been canceled due to force majeure [1] - Yoshimoto Kogyo, a prominent Japanese talent agency and television production company, was set to perform four shows during the festival, including various comedic acts [1] - The Shanghai International Comedy Festival is part of the Shanghai International Arts Festival and has attracted over 900,000 attendees cumulatively [1] Group 2 - Several Japanese films originally scheduled for release in China have been postponed, including popular animated films like "Crayon Shin-chan" and "Cells at Work" [1] - Approximately 17 Japanese films that have been scheduled for release remain uncertain regarding their screening [1] - Domestic companies such as Maoyan Entertainment and Damai Film have been involved in the distribution of these films, with specific titles announced for release [1]

Core Insights - The film "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter" has achieved a box office of 22 billion yen (approximately 1 billion RMB), surpassing the entire run of "One Piece: Red-Haired Songstress" which grossed 20.33 billion yen (approximately 1 billion RMB) [2][3] - The momentum of "Demon Slayer" continues, positioning it as a strong contender for the annual box office champion in Japan, with its previous film "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" holding a total box office of 40.43 billion yen [3] - The original creator, Koyoharu Gotouge, is unlikely to benefit significantly from the box office success due to Japan's copyright regulations, which limit the maximum royalty to 10 million yen (approximately 470,000 RMB) [5][6][10] Box Office Performance - "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter" is on track to become one of the top ten highest-grossing films in Japanese history within a month of its release [3] - The film's success is expected to contribute to a total box office of over 100 billion yen when combined with other planned films in the franchise [5] Creator's Earnings - The earnings for original creators in Japan are minimal, with Koyoharu Gotouge potentially receiving only 7 to 8 million yen (approximately 350,000 to 390,000 RMB) after deductions from the maximum royalty [6][8] - Other creators have expressed frustration over the low earnings from box office successes, with the majority of profits going to production committees and distributors [8][10] Industry Context - The anime industry in Japan faces significant challenges, including low salaries and long working hours, leading to high turnover rates among new creators [18][20] - Despite the limited financial benefits from the film's box office, Gotouge's income from manga royalties has significantly increased, with projected sales of over 220 million copies by 2025 [20][22]