Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle will officially reveal its release date for Japan on March 1. The announcement will be accompanied by a full-day special event featuring live streams, interactive challenges, and exclusive content. Previously, CineStar, one of Germany’s largest cinema chains, listed the movie for a September 25 premiere.
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March 1: Special Demon Slayer Events & Announcements
To celebrate the big reveal, a “Corps Gathering Event” will take place, featuring live and pre-recorded content with voice actors, fan interactions, and unique challenges. The event schedule includes:
- Opening Ceremony: Hosted by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro), Akari Kito (Nezuko), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke), marking the start of the celebrations.
- Mini Demon Slayer Parade in Ikebukuro: A live event featuring mini Corps members, partially streamed online.
- Training Challenge – 1,000-Bowl Wanko Soba Special: Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu) and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke) take on an endurance challenge. Fans will also get a chance to participate in a special live event in Ikebukuro.
- Rank Advancement Exam: A Demon Slayer knowledge test where all participants receive exclusive gifts.
- Corps Selection Anime Streaming Event: Voice actors will handpick and showcase special anime episodes for free streaming.
- 7:00 PM – The Big Reveal: The official release date for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will be announced, featuring many of the main voice cast members, including:
- Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado)
- Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka)
- Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito)
- Saori Hayami (Shinobu Kocho)
- Kana Hanazawa (Mitsuri Kanroji)
- Kenichi Suzumura (Obanai Iguro)
- Tomokazu Seki (Sanemi Shinazugawa)
- Tomokazu Sugita (Gyomei Himejima)
- Toshihiko Seki (Muzan Kibutsuji)
- Demon Slayer TV – THE WORLD: A special broadcast summarizing all the latest news from the Demon Slayer franchise.
- Closing Event – Game Preview: Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro) will provide an exclusive first look at the 2025 game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles 2.
The Journey of Demon Slayer So Far & What’s Next
Koyoharu Gotoge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, ending with 23 volumes.
The anime adaptation by ufotable began in 2019 with a 26-episode first season, which quickly became a cultural phenomenon. This led to the record-breaking 2020 film, Infinity Train, which kickstarted the anime movie boom worldwide.
Subsequent seasons have maintained the hype throughout the years:
- Season 2 (2021-2022) re-edited Mugen Train and introduced the Entertainment District Arc.
- Season 3 (2023) covered the Swordsmith Village Arc.
- Season 4 (2024) adapted the Hashira Training Arc, setting the stage for the final battle against Muzan and his strongest demons.
Now, the Infinity Castle Arc is being adapted into a movie trilogy, with the first installment set for 2025.
The fifth installment of the Demon Slayer stage play will also begin showing in Japan in April this year.
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Official Website
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