'Demon Slayer' live orchestral concert to ignite the DFP stage in KL
Presented by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) and conducted by New York-based musical director Emily Marshall, the concert will feature the anime's soundtrack alongside anime scenes projected on a full-size cinema screen.
Kuala Lumpur is also the first stop in the upcoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba tour, which includes dates in Singapore and Australia.
The two-hour show (with intermission) promises to immerse audiences in the first chapter of the anime's story, the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc. On stage, the MPO will perform the score in sync with the series.
Emily Marshall, who conducted the North American tour of 'Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse In Concert' and 'Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert', will leading the upcoming 'Demon Slayer' orchestral tour series in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: MPO
Designed as a cinematic and musical journey, it will capture the emotion, tension and beauty of the on-screen scenes, with heart-pounding fight sequences and tender moments.
Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba has become one of the most beloved anime titles worldwide. In the first half of 2023, it was the most-watched anime on streaming platforms.
The series tells the story of Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy whose family is slaughtered by demons. When his younger sister Nezuko is transformed into one, he joins the Demon Slayer Corps in search of a cure while battling to protect others.
Since the TV anime premiered in 2019, the franchise has expanded into the record-breaking film Mugen Train, additional TV arcs, and a world tour in 2023. The saga will soon reach new heights, with a film trilogy adapting the epic 'Infinity Castle' storyline set to debut later this year.
Produced by Gea Live and RoadCo Entertainment in partnership with Aniplex of America, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is an official, high-quality adaptation made for the stage.
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