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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is coming to theaters as a trilogy

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As the final episode of the Hashira Training arc from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba airs, Crunchyroll has announced that it has acquired the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which will come exclusively to theaters globally as an epic trilogy of films.

The trio of films will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, excluding select Asian territories including Japan. No dating has been released. The three-part cinematic movies represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The franchise has won the admiration of millions of fans around the globe since its debut in 2018. The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022. In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- theatrical release. In 2024, the Hashira Training Arc debuted, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To Hashira Training- theatrical release. The animation production is by ufotable. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc – Coming to Crunchyroll on May 12

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

Fresh from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour and theatrical experience, Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll will be exclusively premiering Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc starting Sunday, May 12, 2024. As part of its previously announced Spring 2024 season lineup, Crunchyroll will simulcast new episodes every week everywhere the service is available, and exclusively in North America, South America, and Europe.  

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.

The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022. In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour theatrical release.

To the Hashira Training…

The members of the Demon Slayer Corps and their highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira. 

In preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, the Hashira Training commences. While each carry faith and determination within their hearts, Tanjiro and the Hashira enter a new story.

The first episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc premiered globally in movie theaters, along with the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc, this past February allowing fans to get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one extra-sized blockbuster experience. Additionally, fans in select cities including New York, Berlin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Paris, and London, flocked to the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour which brought talent from Japan – including Natsuki Hanae, the Japanese voice of main character Tanjiro Kamado, and Aniplex producer Yuma Takahashi, and more – together for these special one-night-only advanced screenings.

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series, which debuted in 2019, along with the Entertainment District Arc (2021), the Swordsmith Village Arc (2023), and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, which took the world by storm in 2020, are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll. 

Japanese voice cast and characters:

  • Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
  • Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado
  • Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
  • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
  • Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka
  • Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui
  • Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito
  • Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho
  • Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji
  • Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro
  • Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima

Dubs for English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian,  Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu will be produced and released in the future. 

Aniplex and Crunchyroll announce Global Theatrical Dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-

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Crunchyroll has announced international theatrical dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-, bringing Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps back to the big screen in a not-to-be-missed theatrical event starting on February 21. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will allow fans to revisit the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc while getting a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one extra-sized blockbuster experience. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- marks the first time fans can watch the finale from the Swordsmith Village Arc in theaters and the first-time-ever they can see the beginning of the Hashira Training Arc.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will be distributed in North American theaters, including in IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs), starting on February 23 by Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Global theatrical release dates include:

  • February 21: Malta
  • February 22: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,  Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela
  • February 23: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
  • February 24: Estonia, France (note: two-day event screening), Switzerland (French-speaking), and select countries in French-speaking Africa
  • February 27: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)
  • Additional territories’ theatrical dates including India to be announced soon.

Additionally, fans will have an opportunity to attend special advanced fan screenings as part of a global World Tour, including select cities in Crunchyroll/Sony Picture Entertainment territories. 

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour Special Screenings in Crunchyroll Territories:

*Unless otherwise noted, ticket-on-sale dates to be announced soon. For a list of all participating cities worldwide, please visit this link.

  • February 10: New York City, New York | Regal Union Square
    Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, & Producer Yuma Takahashi
  • February 13: Berlin, Germany | UCI Kinowelt Colosseum
  • February 17: Mexico City, Mexico | Location to be announced
    Special Guests: Takahiro Sakurai, Kengo Kawanishi, & Producer Yuma Takahashi
  • February 19: São Paulo, Brazil | Cinemark El Dorado
  • February 24: Paris, France | UGC Normandie
    Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Producer Yuma Takahashi, and featuring a musical performance by milet
  • February 25: London, United Kingdom | BFI IMAX
    Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae & Producer Yuma Takahashi

*Note: an India World Tour stop date/location to be announced.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature “A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light” (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu, as well as Nezuko’s triumph over the sun. Seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an episode never before seen by audiences.

Show off your Demon Slayer fandom with these Funko Pop! figures

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Funko has revealed five new Pop! animation figures based on Demon Slayer! You can get Tsuyuri, Mitsuri Kanroji, Rui, Tanjiro with Noodles, and Kyojuro Rengoku. Order yours now!

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