As the final episode of the Hashira Training arc from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba airs today, Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, has announced the acquisition of the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. This climactic story will be brought exclusively to cinemas globally as an epic trilogy of films.
Three-Part Cinematic Film Bringing the Conclusion of the Shonen Saga to Global Audiences
The trio of films will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, excluding select Asian territories, including Japan. While no release dates have been announced, the three-part cinematic event represents the final arc and conclusion of the hugely popular, award-winning anime shonen series.
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“Demon Slayer has been a phenomenal franchise, and we at Crunchyroll are delighted to have been a part of it from the beginning,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “Crunchyroll is thrilled to be able to bring this trilogy of films to fans, on the big screen, and it promises to be one of the truly epic and consequential pop cultural events of our time when it hits cinemas.”
A Phenomenal Journey
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, consisting of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. Since its debut in 2018, the franchise has garnered millions of fans globally. The story begins with Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon. He joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon.
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The anime first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc. This was 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, following the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To Hashira Training- theatrical release. The animation production is by ufotable.
Commercial and Critical Success
The latest films – Mugen Train, -To the Swordsmith Village-, and -To the Hashira Training- – have received both commercial and critical acclaim. Mugen Train currently holds the record as the highest-grossing anime movie of all time and the highest-grossing Japanese film at the global box office, garnering over 500 million USD to date. It ranks as the second-highest-grossing anime film in U.S. box office history and boasts a 98% critic score and a 99% audience score (with over 10,000 verified ratings) on Rotten Tomatoes.
The conclusion of this epic saga in the form of a trilogy is eagerly anticipated by fans worldwide. This final arc will undoubtedly be a significant event in the anime community, bringing closure to the beloved characters and their stories.
Watch the Saga Unfold
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle promises to deliver a thrilling and emotional conclusion to the series that has captivated audiences globally. Be sure to catch this epic trilogy in theaters to witness the final battle and the culmination of Tanjiro’s journey.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Release Date: TBA
Publisher: Aniplex of America
Synopsis
It is the Taisho Period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the sole survivor, has been transformed into a demon herself. Though devastated by this grim reality, Tanjiro resolves to become a “demon slayer” so that he can turn his sister back into a human, and kill the demon that massacred his family.
Are you excited for the epic conclusion of Demon Slayer? Which character’s journey are you most eager to see concluded? Will you be watching the trilogy in theaters? Stay tuned for more updates and let us know your thoughts on social media!
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