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Sony Group’s flagship anime subsidiaries Aniplex and Crunchyroll revealed Monday that they have partnered to establish Hayate, a joint venture anime production company based in Tokyo, Japan. The companies say the entity’s primary purpose is “planning, developing, and producing anime content for the Crunchyroll streaming service.” The investment continues Sony Group’s ongoing prioritization of anime as a key pillar of its growth strategy.

Aniplex is Sony’s longstanding in-house anime production and distribution unit, sitting under the conglomerate’s Sony Music Entertainment business line. Crunchyroll, meanwhile, is Sony Group’s international anime streaming service, which aims to be a hub that meets all the needs of the growing anime fanbase around the world. As of last July, Crunchyroll had over 15 million subscribers worldwide. The platform also operates a free, advertising-supported streaming option.

Hayate’s staff will be made up of current employees from both Aniplex and Crunchyroll.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is often regarded as one of the best modern anime adaptations, praised for its stunning animation and intense action sequences. To maintain its high quality, the franchise has also received several film adaptations, including Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. Surprisingly, one of the film’s most beloved characters had their fate revealed before the movie even premiered. Rengoku’s placement on the poster subtly foreshadows his tragic death, mirroring the way Tony Stark was positioned in Avengers: Endgame marketing.

In the recent Demon Slayer: Infinity Castleposter, one popular character's position has led many fans to believe they could suffer a tragic death before the film's end. If Shinobu Kocho dies during the upcoming Demon Slayer addition, she will be one of the latest to have her death predicted via the film's posters. While some fans believe this fan theory has gone too far, there is plenty...

Now this is quite interesting, or maybe even heartbreaking for a lot of fans. The news went viral when people got to know the upcoming Demon Slayer anime installment will completely change its episodic release format while adapting the manga’s one of the most hyped arcs, the Infinity Castle Arc!

According to some Japanese reports, we can expect to see a new movie every two years, with a total of 3 movies spanning the duration of a whopping 6 years!

A still from the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trailer | Credit: Studio Ufotable

However, the sad part is that amidst all the hype surrounding it, one major loophole has already been found in its marketing strategy. While the manga readers can easily see what’s going on, anime-only fans have no idea! They didn’t need to do the fans dirty with such an obvious promotional poster.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is totally a big deal in the anime world, breaking records and blowing everyone’s minds. Now, with the news of the new Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie trilogy coming up, fans are super hyped.

A still from the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trailer. | Credit: Ufotable

Given the overwhelming success of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, which became the highest-grossing anime film of all time, even surpassing Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. Now, everyone’s tuning in to watch Infinity Castle to see if this initial film of the trilogy can break its own record and revolutionize the game for anime in world cinema once more.

The phenomenon of Demon Slayer: From manga to global sensation

When Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, written by Koyoharu Gotouge, initially aired as an anime series in 2019, it gained popularity instantly, with its beautiful animation, heartwarming story, and endearing...

When we last left the fearless heroes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, they had finished their training under the Hashira and, after months of getting kicked around, were preparing to enter the demon stronghold, the Infinity Castle, and take the fight to them. Then the season ended….and the truth is, there won’t be any more seasons.

By that we mean the remainder of Demon Slayer will henceforth be adapted as movies instead. If this displeases you, well, you’re the ones who made Demon Slayer: Mugen Train an international blockbuster in 2020. It became the highest grossing anime movie of all time, the highest grossing Japanese film at the global box office of all time, and the second highest grossing anime film in US box office history. It was all too much cash to ignore….though that doesn’t rule out the possibility of these movies getting carved into episodes eventually,...

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have scheduled the worldwide release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, the next installment in the anime franchise directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by ufotable. The film will open in North America, the UK, India, Spain, Turkey, and several other territories on September 12.

The release schedule begins on August 14 in Malaysia, Singapore, and Pakistan, followed by Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam on August 15. The Philippines will see the film on August 20. On September 11, it will arrive in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, and various regions across Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East. France and Belgium will have their releases on September 17, while Germany and other German-speaking regions are set for September 25.

Sony and Crunchyroll will distribute the film internationally, excluding Japan and select Asian territories. It will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English-dubbed version.

The release date for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc will be officially announced on March 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. Jst during a special event titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Corps Assembly.

The event will be streamed for free on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel and will feature anime’s cast members, and fan-focused activities.

Event Overview:

The program will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring key voice actors Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira).

Another highlight is a segment where Hiro Shimono and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, along with other participants, will attempt to eat a combined total of 1,000 bowls of wanko soba. Eighty pre-registered fans will also get the chance to take part in the challenge.

The event will also include the All Corps Members Rank Advancement Test, which will quiz participants on Demon Slayer trivia,...

In response to growing criticism and international scrutiny, Japan is taking decisive steps to address the long-standing issue of worker exploitation within its thriving anime industry.

New legislation aimed at protecting freelancers and a formal study by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) signal a significant shift towards improving labor practices in a sector that has seen exponential financial growth but persistent concerns over worker welfare.

This move comes in the wake of a United Nations report highlighting the anime industry’s poor treatment of workers, contrasting sharply with the industry’s global $21 billion sales and its importance as a key Japanese export.

New laws to protect anime industry staff:

The new law for freelancers, which took effect in November 2024, mandates written contracts for all freelance workers, including those in the anime industry. These contracts must clearly specify pay details and working conditions.

Furthermore, businesses are now legally restricted from...

The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie trilogy can’t come soon enough. However, a new critically acclaimed anime movie based on a nearly 50-year-old franchise is giving Demon Slayer a run for its money.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a theatrical anime movie based on the new Gundam TV series, continues to beat expectations at the Japanese box office. According to Japanese news site Oricon, the new Gundam anime TV series by Sunrise and Studio Khara (Rebuild of Evangelion) has "attracted 1.38 million viewers and generated over 2.2 billion yen in box office revenue" in 24 days. The film opened in Japan on Jan. 17, 2025, and is now being compared to Demon Slayer in terms of its domestic financial success.

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Japan’s box office fell 6.5% to $1.33bn (¥207bn) in 2024 due to a large drop in takings for US features, despite strong earnings for local titles.

Overall admissions were 7.1% down to 144.4 million, according to data published by the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren). The figures remain some distance from pre-pandemic 2019, when the gross box office was $1.55bn (¥242bn) from 195 million admissions.

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It was a positive picture for Japanese films, which took $1bn (¥156bn) at the local box office, up 5.1% year-on-year and comprising 75% of total takings. Topping the chart was anime Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram,...

Fans of Miss Konayashi's Dragon Maid recently got some exciting news with the new release of a teaser trailer for an upcoming anime movie. Titled Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Want to Be Loved, the film, set to be released in June 2025, promises to bring the same cozy reverse-isekai vibes as the original series, while also exploring more emotionally weighty themes and storylines to shake up the formula.

Via Oricon, Kyoto Animation -- the same studio behind beloved anime films such as A Silent Voice and Violet Evergarden: The Movie -- will produce the first-ever Dragon Maid feature film; the new trailer was released alongside a pencil-like visual to present a soft, comforting picture, while potentially hinting at a story that will take the franchise in a slightly new direction. In this movie, family will mean everything, which may actually threaten to tear apart Kobayashi's group of friends.

Aniplex president Atsuhiro Iwakami, credited as one of the planners of the now-smash-hit Demon Slayer anime franchise, says he's hopeful that the upcoming Infinity Castle will beat its previous overseas record.

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) released its recent interview with production company Aniplex's Iwakami, who shared his optimism that the upcoming Infinity Castle film will be the highest-grossing film with overseas fans. "Since the previous release, the global fan base for the Demon Slayer IP has grown significantly, so we are hopeful that the new film will exceed that performance in overseas markets," he said.

Related Toho Exec Promises Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle Movie Will Be "Major Box Office Hit That Transcends the Industry"

Toho Executive Officer Mitsutaka Yoshida is confident about the transcendental impact the upcoming Demon Slayer movie will have on anime.

Demon Slayer's Mugen Train Movie Success Was Largely Thanks to International Fans

According to The Numbers,...

Sony Group unveiled a new focus to its business strategy on Monday at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it was an area that sits somewhat adjacent to all of the things the Japanese conglomerate has long been famous for — electronics, gaming, Hollywood moviemaking and a richly valued music catalog. The firm suggested it was pinning a sizable share of its future growth on anime, the formerly niche content category that continues to impress analysts as one of Japan’s most lucrative cultural exports.

Sony has been putting the pieces together for a major emphasis on anime for several years, but the high-profile presentation at CES marked the first time the group publicly underscored just how much firepower it plans to bring to bear on the sector. Joining Sony president and COO Hiroki Totoki on stage in Vegas were Rahul Purini, president of Sony’s anime specialty streamer Crunchyroll,...

Anime has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years, establishing itself as a major form of entertainment while producing consistently high-quality, major revenue-generating works. Following a record-breaking year in terms of earnings in 2023, a few of the biggest titles ever continued the momentum through 2024, leading to an even greater number of new eyes to anime productions. And while the ever-increasing popularity of the art form is undoubtedly a good thing for the industry and fans, it also comes with other consequences that many may not have foreseen.

In an interview with Business Insider, three prominent producers in the industry sat down to discuss the current state of anime, including Yuichi Fukushima, who works directly on the anime adaptation of Spy x Family with CloverWorks. Alongside Tetsuya Nakatake and Wakana Okamura, producers at Wit Studio and Toho respectively, the three producers expressed their gratitude and delight at the recent success of anime,...

Jujutsu Kaisen fans received some excellent news regarding the heavily anticipated Season 3 of the anime. After the manga finished and Season 2 wrapped up, both anime and manga fans anticipated when they would see more of their favorite characters, like Yuji Itadori, Satoru Gojo, and Megumi Fushiguro. And in some other cases, their favorite villains, like Ryomen Sukuna.

At an event held two days ago in celebration of Jujutsu Kaisen, voice actors dubbed over anticipated lines from the manga, the key visual art for the "Gojo's Past Arc" movie was revealed, and even better so was the key visual art for Season 3, The Culling Games. But with the Gojo's Past Arc being shown as a movie recap, fans wonder if the Culling Games arc will also get a movie treatment.

Anime Arcs Turning into Movies Have Become a Recent Trend Chainsaw Man, Haikyuu, and Demon Slayer have Made Movies for Arcs...

Aniplex announced on Dec 9, 2024, that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc‘s first film will hit theaters in 2025.

A teaser video and visual were revealed alongside the announcement.

Crunchyroll revealed an English dub version of the teaser video. Check it out below.

It was previously revealed that Crunchyroll had acquired the rights of the upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy in conjunction with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The trilogy marks the final arc of the series, and will be distributed globally by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, with the exception of select Asian territories, including Japan.

Season 1 of the anime aired from April to September 2019, with a sequel film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, released in October 2020 and became the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film of all time.

Second season of the anime series aired from October 2021 to February 2022 while a compilation film,...

Huge news for Demon Slayer fans!

Crunchyroll revealed a new visual from animation studio ufotable for the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first film in a trilogy coming exclusively to theaters globally in 2025.

The visual premiered Sunday (December 8) from the Thunder Stage at 2024 Comic Con Experience – São Paulo (Ccxp), where Japanese voice actors Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka) and Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito) along with Brazilian voice actor Daniel Figueira (Tanjiro Kamado) gave a sneak peek at the upcoming film, which features the “intricate Infinity Castle that is the setting for the impending all-out war between the Demon Slayer Corps and demonic leader Muzan Kibutsuji!”

Keep reading to find out more…

The film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, including Japan, except selected Asian markets. No theatrical release dates have been announced.

The three-part cinematic movie represents the final arc and culmination of the series.

Anime has many iconic friendships that consist of the same sex, like Gon and Killua or Luffy and Zoro, but there are also many iconic friendships in anime that are between men and women. Friendship is a recurring theme in many anime, and it serves as the core of so many bonds by highlighting trust, mutual respect, and loyalty. Male and female friendships in anime prove love can be platonic and that not all bonds between males and females need romance.

From sibling-like relationships to friendships that thrive on shared experiences, male and female platonic bonds in anime come in many forms. Whether it's through teamwork in battle or providing emotional support, these friendships emphasize the power of companionship and the strength that comes from trusting one another.

Rengoku and Mitsuri Demon Slayer

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Cast Abby Trott, Zach Aguilar, Akari Kit, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Natsuki HanaeRelease Date April 6, 2019Seasons 5Genres Animation,...

Makoto Shinkai films feature some of the most gorgeous visuals you’ve ever seen in any animated film. The director made history with Your Name as the second highest-grossing Japanese animated film, sitting near the likes of Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. Due to his rich storytelling and vibrant visuals, Shinkai has also been compared to the Studio Ghibli director and has sometimes been touted as the “next Miyazaki.” The Your Name director, however, vehemently disagrees with the sentiment.

Grown-up Mitsuha recognizes Taki in Your Name. [Credit: Toho]

For years, anime fans have been in search of the next Miyazaki and someone who could surpass him. Makoto Shinkai’s popularity made him the prime candidate but the idea of someone else surpassing the likes of Miyazaki’s films, who has built a legacy for decades, is incomparable and unfair to the directors in that position. No...

Since the success of “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,” which grossed nearly $50 million domestically in 2021, it’s been clear that anime will continue to be a major player at the specialty box office for years to come. Now, with Toho International’s acquisition of one of the medium’s top American distributors, Gkids, competition for the eyes and dollars of anime fans is about to step up.

It’s a natural fit for the two companies to be joining forces. Last December, Toho and GKids made box office history by pushing two Japanese-produced films into the top 3 at the U.S. box office on the same weekend. For Toho, it was “Godzilla Minus One,” the first ever film from cinema’s oldest franchise to win an Oscar, earning $56.4 million in America.

For GKids, it was Hayao Miyazaki’s likely final film — and also Oscar winner — “The Boy and the Heron,” which...

Anime’s worldwide success wasn’t something that happened overnight. It was a gradual success in which Hayao Miyazaki had a big hand. What the world of anime is now is leaps and bounds ahead of what it was decades ago. Even as such, there were some works that were simply creating a foundation for others to grow.

Spirited Away | Credit: Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli’s movies gathered worldwide recognition and they still remain to be the only films of the medium to have ever won an Oscar not only once but twice. With how much fame these films had gathered, the competition looked rather rudimentary. Up and coming manga and anime may come but the charm and impact Ghibli films hold will remain forevermore.

Hayao Miyazaki’s True Competition

During an interview with Fuji TV (via Sora News 24), Toshio Suzuki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli had much to say...

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is a unique South Korean webtoon and it’s finally getting an anime adaptation of its own. Originally running from 2018 to 2020, it includes 20 light novels and 9 manhwa if you’re thinking of catching up to it before the anime.

The popular webtoon is rumoured to be getting its anime adaptation created by none other than Ufotable, the renowned studio behind the hit anime Demon Slayer. Ufotable’s reputation for its fluid animation and stunning visuals has gotten fans hyped for Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, while some still doubt the rumour’s legitimacy.

The Rise of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Official art of Kim Dokja in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. [Credit: Blackbox]

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, written by Sing Shong, is one of the most popular webtoons in recent memory. it follows the story of Kim Dokja, a regular office worker who finds himself thrown into a familiar yet terrifying reality—his favourite web novel,...

The Academy Awards, or as the world knows them, the Oscars, have been considered the biggest accolade in the entertainment industry, but the Japanese anime has not had much luck with them. The Oscars have a specific category for animated movies called the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, which was started in 2001, but as of yet, the anime industry has only won twice.

Spirited Away | Credit: Studio Ghibli

The first one was won by Spirited Away during the 75th Academy Awards, and the second was won by The Boy and the Heron during the 96th Academy Awards. Both of them were a production of Studio Ghibli and were created by Hayao Miyazaki, a legend in the game. However, there are still some other movies that, according to fans, deserve an Oscar or at least an Oscar nomination.

These movies have done exceptionally well in terms of storyline, characters, development,...

Hunter x Hunter anime unlikely to return soon due to lack of new adaptable material and Togashi's health. Togashi's new production system may reduce hiatuses, offering hope for more episodes in the future. Film adaptation of Hunter x Hunter arcs or one-shots might be viable, but no new episodes until manga completion.

The hugely successful anime adaptation of Hunter x Hunter, one of the most beloved shonen franchises ever, was launched in 2011. The series was brought to a close in episode #148, Past And Future, tracking up to manga chapter #339, Stillness. With no real information about its future, fans of the series are anxious that the 2011 show will wind up dead in the water, just like the first 1999 adaptation.

Unfortunately, the source material is the bottleneck. Creator Yoshohiro Togashi suffers from health issues, making it hard to work. Hunter x Hunter has been stuck in an infamous cycle of hiatuses:...

Anime has been big in the West ever since the days of “Sailor Moon” and “Speed Racer,” but these days, the Japanese art form has been getting mainstream shout outs left and right. At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, multiple of the world’s greatest athletes celebrated their wins by striking poses or otherwise making reference to anime favorites like “Yu Gi Oh” and “One Piece.” Earlier this summer, Megan Thee Stallion released a whole song, “Otaku Hot Girl,” about her love for anime, referencing and sampling a song from “Jujutsu Kaisen.”

This cultural growth isn’t surprising if you pay attention and see how the market has grown. In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, the industry grossed $21.3 billion worldwide — and that was after a small Covid induced downturn. Anime films like “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” and “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” proved that fans would turn up in theaters, with both...

Sausage Party: Foodtopia is a streaming hit on Prime Video, ranking tenth on Reelgood's Top 10 TV shows chart. The sequel series features familiar voices like Seth Rogen and Kristen Wiig but lacks critical acclaim compared to the original movie. Reviews for Sausage Party: Foodtopia are mixed, with critics praising its crude humor but criticizing it as a rehash of old material.

Sausage Party: Foodtopia has become a streaming success on Prime Video. A sequel to 2016's Sausage Party, the adult animated comedy series picks up following the events of the film as Frank and friends create the titular Foodtopia safe haven, which is nearly destroyed by a massive flood, forcing them to partner with humans to ensure their survival. The Sausage Party: Foodtopia cast includes Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Michael Cera, David Krumholtz, and Edward Norton reprising their roles from the film with Will Forte, Natasha Rothwell, Sam Richardson, and Yassir Lester voicing new characters.

Despite having a relatively short run, “Demon Slayer” manages to hold onto its position against legendary shounen like “Naruto” and “One Piece” in the fiercely competitive industry of manga and anime. Since the release of the first chapter of “Demon Slayer” in February 2016, the manga series has achieved remarkable success in sales and captivating audiences worldwide. With only 23 volumes, Koyoharu Gotouge’s “Demon Slayer” has become the best-selling manga of 2023, showcasing its short yet impactful journey. This stands in striking contrast to “One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda’s remarkable 109 volumes or “Naruto” creator Masashi Kishimoto’s legendary 72 volumes.

Demon Slayer To the Hashira Training | Ufotable studios

The emotional journey of Tanjiro Kamado to heal his demon-turned-sister Nezuko and avenge his family along with the fierce fights and richly developed universe of the series has received a great deal of attention.

The Sales and Popularity of Demon Slayer

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The series picks up exactly where the film left off and chronicles Frank,...

It's the end of an era. Following the release of the final episode of "Demon Slayer" season 4, Crunchyroll announced it will release "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" as a trilogy of films to cap off the hugely popular adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoge's manga of the same name.

The anime follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon and who decides to join the elite Demon Slayer Corps in order to find a way to turn his younger sister, Nezuko, into a human after she got transformed into a demon. This news may be surprising to some fans, especially considering the show just premiered in 2019 which — despite what the Covid-19 lockdowns did to our brains — was technically not that long ago. What's more, finishing the story with not just one but three films seems like a surprising move when anime movies based on TV shows are most often...

Crunchyroll announced that they have acquired the rights of the upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy in conjunction with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The announcement coincided with the broadcast of the final episode of the Hashira Training arc on June 30, 2024.

The trilogy marks the final arc of the series, and will be distributed globally by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, with the exception of select Asian territories, including Japan.

“Demon Slayer has been a phenomenal franchise, and we at Crunchyroll are delighted to have been a part of it from the beginning. 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 theaters,” stated Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll.

The release date of the films are yet to be revealed.

The previous episode of Hashira training arc marked the beginning of the final showdown that is about to take place between Muzan and the Demon Slayers. While his bold entry into the Ubuyashiki mansion might have stolen the headlines, the previous episode also delved into the past of the stronges Hashira – Gyomei Himejima.

With Tanjiro’s training being completed at the right time, he and the others will come together to face the biggest threat and also the final boss who is standing in front of them – Muzan Kibutsuji.

The final episode of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc is certainly going to live up to its hype, given how the plot has developed.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 8 Preview:

The official website of Demon Slayer revealed the plot and title of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc episode 8. It is as follows:

On a quiet night with the moon shining,...

Crunchyroll announced on June 25, 2024, that they will start streaming the English dub of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc on the platform from June 30, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Pt, with episodes releasing weekly.

It was previously revealed that the ongoing season will end with episode number 8, and will be the shortest season in the anime series in terms of episode count.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc started airing on May 12, 2024, with a one hour long special episode.

Cast includes:

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

My First Story...

The official website of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc anime announced on June 16, 2024 that the ongoing season will end with episode number 8.

While this will be the shortest season in the anime series in terms of episode count, fans can still look forward to the last two episodes of the Hashira Training Arc, as both them will have an extended runtime.

Episode 7, which airs on June 23 in Japan will have a runtime of 40 minutes, while the final episode 8, which airs on June 30, will have a runtime of 60 minutes.

The season had also premiered with a one hour long special episode.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc is animated by Ufotable.

Cast includes:

Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai...

With each episode of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc anime, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and the others are overcoming the obstacles and moving forward with the rigorous training regimes that are being put forth by the Hashiras.

While they cleared the training put forth by Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro (comparitively faster) in the previous episode, Tanjiro and Zenitsu head to the strongest Hashira in the Demon Slayer next – Gyomei Himejima.

Surprisingly, episode 5 did not feature much of an anime original content, so it needs to be seen what happens in episode 6!

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 6 Preview:

The official website of Demon Slayer revealed the plot and title of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc episode 6. It is as follows:

Tanjiro, having overcome the training with Iguro and Mitsuri, heads towards Himejima’s training grounds deep in the mountains along with Zenitsu. Briefly reuniting with Inosuke and Murata, who had already begun their training,...

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train set the standard for anime movies, blending beloved characters with stunning visuals. The film's success was due in part to its canon adaptation of the manga, a trend seen in other anime movies for popular franchises. Despite challenges like a global pandemic, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train became a box office juggernaut, paving the way for more anime movie success.

Demon Slayer is easily one of the biggest and most popular anime and manga franchises in recent years, and it's in many ways synonymous with the current anime boom in popular culture. Having fans the world over, it's become a bestseller in printed form and a must-see in its animated iteration. Likewise, the anime's first movie was a major success that's yet to be topped in pivotal areas.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train was the first Demon Slayer movie,...

The Hashira are major players within the final story arcs of Demon Slayer. Many Hashira have tragic fates, dying in battle against their enemies. Even with their confirmed demises, the Hashira's legacies live on after Demon Slayer's end.

The Hashira started out as mysterious, seldom-seen characters in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. As the most powerful warriors in the Demon Slayer Corps, the Hashira are so strong that they fill the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki with terror. Even the Upper Ranks regard them with a healthy level of respect for their skills. As the series progressed, the Hashira became more and more involved, going from fleeting cameos to key players in several major story arcs. Unfortunately, not everyone made it to the end, leaving many to wonder which Hashira survived.

Demon slaying is dangerous, even for the Hashira. As the enemies they faced became more powerful,...

"Haikyuu!!" is one of the biggest anime in the world right now and certainly the biggest sports one — and it's easy to see why. This is the perfect gateway into sports anime, and a show that may make you fall in love with volleyball (even if you have never watched a second of volleyball) thanks to its sense of camaraderie, compelling and memorable characters, and ability to make any volleyball match seem like the most exciting life-or-death game in the world.

After four seasons of high school boys playing volleyball and making audiences emotional, "Haikyuu!!" is heading to its conclusion, with the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club facing the lights and finishing their final tournament together before the seniors graduate. To bring the story to a close, we're getting feature films that finish off the story, much like "The First Slam Dunk" did 30 years after the anime ended.

"Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle...

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 3 set the trend for what we can expect from the upcoming episodes of the anime. Most of it was anime original content, and focused on the training that Tanjiro and the other Demon Slayers went through at the hands of the Hashiras.

In the previous episode, Tanjiro shone brightly despite the gruelling regime that was set by Tengen Uzui. The fourth episode too will continue the trend, as the Mist Hashira – Muichiro Tokito – will step in to train these budding warriors and prep for the upcoming fight.

But along with the training, we are getting crumbs of Sanemi and Obanai talking about the mysterious castle they encountered, building the mystery!!

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 4 Preview:

The official website of Demon Slayer revealed the plot and title of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc episode 4. It is as follows:

After successfully completing his training under Uzui,...

Crunchyroll announced on May 31, 2024, that they will start streaming Hindi, Tamil and Telugu dubs of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc on the platform starting June 9, 2024.

This release reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to catering to its diverse and ever-growing global audience. By offering localized content, Crunchyroll aims to enhance the anime viewing experience for fans in India.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc started airing in Japan on May 12, 2024.

Crunchyroll streams the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis, India and Southeast Asia.

Cast includes:

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

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Hashira Training Arc Episode 2 explored Giyu’s troubled past, revealing the deep pain stemming from his sister’s sacrifice and the death of his close friend, Sabito, during the Final Selection.

Wracked with guilt and feelings of inadequacy at being the Water Hashira, Giyu initially refused Tanjiro’s plea to join the training initiative aimed at strengthening the Demon Slayers for the looming confrontation with Muzan.

However, Tanjiro’s unwavering spirit sparked a flicker of hope within Giyu.

Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc Episode 3 is set to build on Giyu’s decision, as the training arc finally begins in earnest.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 3 Preview:

The official website of Demon Slayer revealed the plot and title of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc episode 3. It is as follows:

In a conversation with Tanjiro, Giyu resolves to overcome his past self and participate in training,...

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Reveals Disney+ Release Date: All You Need to Know - Main Image

Following the first film’s release in Japanese cinemas, Disney+ announced the Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture streaming release date along with its streaming schedule.

In Japan, this new Code Geass anime is a four-part film series, with the first part coming out earlier this month. The next three films will be released in June, July, and August, respectively.

Instead of being released as films though, the Rozé of the Recapture anime will be split into standard TV anime-length episodes for its worldwide streaming release.

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Release Date Announced

Code Geass is one of the most iconic anime of the 2000s, and it has gotten a lot of praise for its unique blend of alternative history and mecha action.

Even though the anime’s two seasons were big hits,...

Demon Slayer anime is certainly hurtling towards its endgame, going by how the situation is shaping up! While the opening episode of the Hashira Training arc was relatively light-hearted, it did touch upon the aftermath of the Swordsmith village arc, and the especially the new demon slayer marks which Mitsuri and Muichiro received.

As a bonus we got a revelation of Muzan’s past.

The upcoming Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episodes will build on the discussion that Hashira had, and move on to the training that Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu will have to undergo.

While Tengen returns in the role of a teacher, Tamayo too will be making an appearance, playing a pivotal role in episode 2, and also the upcoming events.

As a battle with Muzan looms on the horizon, the stakes keep getting higher in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 2 Preview:...

If the '90s had the surprise hit "Dragon Ball Z," the '00s had "Naruto," and the 2010s had "Attack on Titan," then the 2020s unequivocally belong to "Demon Slayer." The manga by Koyuharu Gotouge and its anime adaptation by studio Ufotable took the world by storm the moment they debuted, with the manga becoming one of the best-selling ever, while the anime became an instant hit. The first film, "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train," overcame Hayao Miyazaki's classic "Spirited Away" to become the highest-grossing Japanese film ever in Japan and the highest-grossing film of 2020 worldwide. 

Even its subsequent movies, which are literally just compilations of previously-released season finales plus the first episode of the following season, have made some serious cash, leading us to dub the latest movie, "To the Hashira Training," as a savior of cinema at a time when the box office desperately needed help. The...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train was a blockbuster hit that shot the franchise into the limelight. If you were unaware of the series when it received an anime, you are bound to have heard of it after Mugen Train‘s theatrical debut.

Movie-goers who entered the theater premises expecting a battle-oriented Shonen came out sobbing due to the intensity of emotions they had just felt. Of course, the tragic end of the Flame Hashira was no less traumatizing.

Natsuki Hanae, a central voice actor in the series, described his side of the story while the Mugen Train film was being created.

Demon Slayer Voice Actor’s Top Concern During Voice Recording

Tanjiro in Demon Slayer | Crunchyroll

In a 2021 interview, the voice actor of Tanjiro, Natsuki Hanae commented on the voice recording experience of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. According to the voice actor, the recording process for the movie...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibas Tanjiro, Muichiro and Mitsuri will be on the cover of the upcoming issue of a major Japanese fashion and lifestyle magazine. The magazine's release will follow the premiere of Demon Slayer's Season 4, set to be released this month.

Per Comic Natalie, the special edition of the magazine An An -- a top-selling women's fashion and lifestyle magazine, and one of Japan's biggest-selling magazines in the country -- will include an extendable cover page featuring three more characters: Inosuke, Zenitsu and Nezuko. Also included will be an eight-page feature containing interviews with the voice actors discussing the upcoming anime season of Demon Slayer: To the Hashira Training Arc. The magazine's cover image can be seen below.

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Mugen Train delivers stunning visuals, emotional depth, and epic battles, making it a must-watch for both new and veteran fans. The film covers a full canon arc in a single, easily rewatchable experience, appealing to a larger target audience. Rengoku steals the show with impactful moments, adding depth to his character and providing fans with a powerful and unforgettable experience.

With a debut of $21 million domestically on opening weekend and a worldwide gross of over $450 million, the 2020 anime film, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, currently holds the title of the biggest anime film of all time. Despite the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, the animated feature film found an unprecedented amount of success thanks to its voice actors, animators, composers, directors, and more.

Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, the Demon Slayer franchise is primarily known for its unique character designs and gorgeous fighting techniques, such as Tanjiros Water Breathing.

The earnings for Aniplex Inc., Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc anime film in India has finally been revealed, and the numbers certainly look encouraging.

According to our sources in the industry, Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc has earned ₹6.5 crores in India.

The movie earned ₹4.6 crore in its opening weekend itself, and in doing so marked the biggest opening day or weekend for any International or Hollywood film in 2024. It was also the second-biggest opening of all time for any anime film in India.

As part of the movie’s world tour, Tanjiro’s voice actor Natsuki Hanae, and Aniplex producer Yuma Takahashi had come to Mumbai Comic Con 2024 and then attended a special screening of the film with fan screening.

The movie is a compilation of the first episode from the upcoming Hashira Training Arc and the final episode of the Swordsmith Village Arc.

Action shonen anime dominates the medium, for better and worse. Every big franchise eventually gets an original movie — or a dozen. "One Piece" has 15, "Dragon Ball" 24, and "Naruto" has 11.

The problem is that these mostly tend to be non canonical movies without much consequence. They are cute, fun adventures, for sure. Still, they are more concerned with providing fan service than providing substance. The best ones are those that manage to make the most out of their non canonical status and present truly experimental movies, like the best of the "One Piece" films.

Now comes "Spy x Family: Code White," a movie based on one of the most popular manga, published in Shonen Jump magazine — which makes this technically a shonen anime movie, regardless of its actual genre. The premise is simple. Loid is a spy, Yor is an assassin, and together they fake a family for convenience (and for...

Oricon, a Japanese research company that provides news and rankings on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music, released the "Oricon Reiwa Ranking," which summarizes music sales trends over the past five years of Japan's Reiwa era (2019-2023). The top-selling song in its digital single ranking was LiSA 's 15th single song "Gurenge" ( Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba TV anime's first opening theme), which was downloaded 1,469,264 times. Additionally, "Homura," her 17th single song featured as the theme song for the 2020 anime film Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train , also ranked fourth in the ranking with 1,086,056 downloads. "Since the Reiwa era began, since I produced and released the song 'Gurenge," many things have happened in the world, and I feel that these five years have been spent with 'Gurenge' in both its bright and dark periods," LiSA said in a message video posted on Oricon's...

Mugen Train broke the mold with its manga canon adaptation, breaking away from the traditional filler film format. The film's success paved the way for other studios to produce canon films, such as Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and Chainsaw Man. Fans have the option to watch the Mugen Train arc as a movie or in episode format, in order to watch the critical events crucial to the series' progression.

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is one of the most successful movies of all time, anime or otherwise. It earned the title of highest-grossing Japanese film of all time, earning over $500 million worldwide. This is a remarkable achievement for any film, but an anime movie reaching this enormous level of success was quite surprising to imagine before Mugen Train's release.

The movie is beloved by fans as the best Demon Slayer movie so far, and it paved the way for more anime movies to be released theatrically,...