The highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle will officially reveal its Japan release date on March 1. The announcement will be part of a full-day special event featuring live streams, interactive challenges, and exclusive content.
March 1: Special Demon Slayer Events & Announcements
A “Corps Gathering Event” will take place to celebrate the big reveal, bringing fans closer to the world of Demon Slayer through a mix of live and pre-recorded content. Highlights include:
Event Schedule
- Opening Ceremony: Hosted by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro), Akari Kito (Nezuko), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke), kicking off the day’s celebrations.
- Mini Demon Slayer Parade in Ikebukuro: A live event featuring mini Corps members, with parts streamed online.
- Training Challenge – 1,000-Bowl Wanko Soba Special: A unique endurance challenge featuring Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu) and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke), where fans can also 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: Special episodes of the anime, handpicked by voice actors, will be available for free streaming.
- 7:00 PM – The Big Reveal: The official release date for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will be announced. Several key voice cast members will be present, 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 covering all the latest franchise news.
- Closing Event – Game Preview: Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro) will give an exclusive first look at the upcoming 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 ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, concluding with 23 volumes. The anime adaptation by Ufotable, which debuted in 2019, quickly became a global phenomenon. This success led to the record-breaking 2020 film Infinity Train, which helped propel anime movies into the mainstream worldwide.
Since then, Demon Slayer has continued its momentum with:
- Season 2 (2021-2022): A re-edited version of Mugen Train and the introduction of the Entertainment District Arc.
- Season 3 (2023): Covering the Swordsmith Village Arc.
- Season 4 (2024): Adapting the Hashira Training Arc and setting up the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji.
The Infinity Castle Arc is being adapted into a movie trilogy, with the first installment set to release in 2025.
Additionally, the fifth installment of the Demon Slayer stage play is set to premiere in Japan in April 2024, adding another layer of excitement for fans.
