'It's Just Annoying': Demon Slayer wins two awards — here's what anime community is saying
The next major chapter, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, will debut in Japan on July 18, 2025, kicking off a trilogy that will conclude Tanjiro's journey.
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Why Demon Slayer Continues to Reign
Infinity Castle Trilogy: Release Details
Demon Slayer, one of the most beloved anime franchises globally, has bagged two major awards at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 Best Continuing Anime Series and Best Animation In the Best Continuing Anime Series category, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc triumphed over strong contenders including:BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The ConflictMy Hero Academia Season 7ONE PIECEOSHI NO KO Season 2SPY x FAMILY Season 2For the Best Animation award, Demon Slayer beat visually stunning series such as:DAN DA DANDelicious in DungeonFrieren: Beyond Journey's EndKaiju No. 8And even Solo Leveling, which had earlier clinched the prestigious Anime of the Year title.Despite the accolades, fan reactions have been deeply divided. Many anime lovers took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent their frustration:'Demon Slayer has won enough. Just like One Piece. That's why I've become a One Piece hater. It's just annoying! Other shows are way better. But only these two win every time,' said one.Another wrote, 'Anyone happy that Demon Slayer or Solo Leveling won — getting blocked.'On the other hand, fans of the franchise praised its continued excellence:'Demon Slayer. No bias. The cinematography, dialogue, backstories... I can go on and on. It's not just action.'Yet some were puzzled by the choice of the Hashira Arc:'This season was just buildup and Muzan's teaser. It felt like the weakest arc so far. People are still talking about those paper planes in the sky—give me a break!'Another user chimed in with a broader critique: 'I'm mad One Piece didn't win anything. Solo Leveling swept everything even though it's just a power fantasy (I love it though). Demon Slayer winning best continuation for a filler-like arc? Eh.'Despite criticism, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba continues to capture global audiences. Set in Japan's Taisho era, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered and his sister Nezuko is turned into a demon. Together with allies Zenitsu and Inosuke, he takes on powerful enemies under the control of the immortal villain Muzan Kibutsuji.The franchise's recent chapters, including the Infinity Castle Arc, escalate the stakes with Tanjiro and the elite Hashira warriors invading the demon realm for a final confrontation. Its theatrical releases have also made waves globally — the Hashira Training film became India's highest-grossing foreign release in 2024.The next major chapter, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, will debut in Japan on July 18, 2025, kicking off a trilogy that will conclude Tanjiro's journey. This marks the series' first original film since the record-breaking Mugen Train in 2020.Global distribution begins in August 2025, with both subtitled and dubbed screenings, including IMAX and premium formats.Key Global Release Dates:August 14, 2025: Malaysia, Pakistan, SingaporeAugust 15, 2025: Cambodia, Indonesia, VietnamAugust 20, 2025: PhilippinesSeptember 11, 2025: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, UK, USSeptember 12, 2025: Bulgaria, Finland, Spain, Poland, Romania, Southern AfricaSeptember 17, 2025: France, Belgium, French-speaking Africa, LuxembourgSeptember 18, 2025: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking regions)
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