Jeopardy question on Demon Slayer highlights anime's progress and challenges in the U.S.

Contestants on Jeopardy missed a $2,000 question about Demon Slayer, highlighting anime's growing popularity but limited recognition in the U.S.

In the latest episode of Jeopardy, a clue about anime went unanswered, despite being a golden opportunity for contestants to score US$2,000. The question referenced the popular series Demon Slayer, mentioning movies like Mugen Train and the recent release featuring Tanjiro's adventures at the Infinity Castle.

Shockingly, no contestants buzzed in! One contestant didn't even give a hint of recognition, which is wild considering Mugen Train is the highest-grossing film ever in Japan. While it seems anime still has a way to go in the U.S., it's worth noting that the question was placed under a category labeled "Movie Sequels", suggesting that Jeopardy's producers believe anime is becoming mainstream enough to warrant its inclusion in general pop culture trivia.

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