The eagerly awaited Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie will officially announce its release date for Japan on March 1, 2025. The big reveal will be part of a full-day special event packed with exciting live streams, interactive challenges, and exclusive content. Initially, CineStar, one of Germany’s largest cinema chains, listed the movie for a September 25 premiere, but the official Japanese release date is still awaited.
March 1: Special Demon Slayer Events & Announcements
To celebrate the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle release date announcement, a Corps Gathering Event will be held, featuring a mix of live and pre-recorded content with the voice actors, fan interactions, and various unique challenges. The event schedule includes the following:
- Opening Ceremony: Hosted by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro), Akari Kito (Nezuko), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke) as they kick off the festivities.
- Mini Demon Slayer Parade in Ikebukuro: A live event featuring mini Corps members, with part of it streamed online for fans worldwide.
- Training Challenge – 1,000-Bowl Wanko Soba Special: Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu) and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke) take on an endurance challenge. Fans will also have the chance to join a live event in Ikebukuro.
- Rank Advancement Exam: A Demon Slayer knowledge test where participants can earn exclusive gifts.
- Corps Selection Anime Streaming Event: Special anime episodes handpicked by voice actors will be showcased, available for free streaming.
- 7:00 PM – The Big Reveal: The official release date for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will be announced with a special appearance by the main voice cast:
- 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 that will summarize the latest news from the Demon Slayer franchise.
- Closing Event – Game Preview: Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro) will present 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
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, ending with 23 volumes. The anime adaptation, produced by ufotable, began in 2019 with a 26-episode first season, which quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
The anime’s success continued with a record-breaking 2020 film Infinity Train, igniting a global anime movie boom. Subsequent seasons maintained the excitement:
- 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) adapts the Hashira Training Arc, setting up the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and his strongest demons.
Now, the Infinity Castle Arc is being adapted into a movie trilogy, with the first installment set for 2025. This marks the beginning of the grand conclusion to Tanjiro Kamado’s journey.
Demon Slayer Stage Play & Other Updates
In addition to the movie, the fifth installment of the Demon Slayer stage play will begin showing in Japan in April 2025, further expanding the franchise’s reach.
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Official Website
© Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA / Aniplex / ufotable
