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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Crunchyroll Drops ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle' Trailer, Launching the Franchise's Three-Part Cinematic Finale
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have released a new trailer for 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle,' the first film in a planned three-part cinematic finale for the global anime hit. The film opens in North American theaters, including IMAX and premium formats, on Sept. 12. Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, the upcoming film adapts the climactic Infinity Castle arc, picking up where the 'Hashira Training' arc left off. After Muzan Kibutsuji launches a surprise attack, Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps are pulled into the demons' stronghold. The trailer reveals new footage and highlights the high-stakes confrontation that will bring the series to its conclusion. More from Variety 'Anime is Niche No More': Crunchyroll EVP Mitchel Berger Teases 2025 Slate at Annecy Crunchyroll Secures Key International Theatrical Rights to 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death - The Movie' (EXCLUSIVE) Sony Pictures Renews Multi-Year beIN Media Group Pact for MENA, Turkey (EXCLUSIVE) Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by ufotable, the film also debuts two original theme songs: 'A World Where the Sun Never Rises' by Aimer and 'Shine in the Cruel Night' by LiSA. Both tracks will be released on global streaming platforms on July 18. The 'Demon Slayer' franchise stands out as one of the most commercially successful anime IPs to date. The 2020 feature film 'Mugen Train' grossed over $500 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time and the top-earning R-rated animated film globally. In the U.S., it earned nearly $50 million at the box office, setting a new standard for anime in theatrical release. Beyond ticket sales, the franchise has generated billions in revenue from manga sales, music, merchandise and streaming. It has become a key title for Crunchyroll, which has invested heavily in theatrical anime distribution as part of Sony's expanding anime strategy. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,' the series, is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, and multiple albums and orchestral concert recordings from the series are available on global platforms. The Infinity Castle trilogy is sure to draw strong interest from anime fans and mainstream moviegoers alike, continuing the franchise's success both in Japan and abroad. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle trailer out: Tanjiro's final war begins
"The word final phase keeps crossing my mind" - Yes, the moment has 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle' trailer just dropped, and if you felt a sudden urge to scream, cry, and unsheath a katana at the same time - you're not alone. This is the beginning of the end, and the vibes? Unreal. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures have kicked off the first film in the three-part finale with a trailer that's all blood, smoke, and serious heat. And trust us, it's not just the animation that's dive straight into the madness after Muzan's surprise ambush. The Demon Slayer Corps gets yanked into his twisted house of doom - the Infinity Castle - and things go sideways fast. A broody voiceover sets the tone: 'The final battle. These words echo in my mind' It's cinematic. It's dramatic. It's exactly the kind of energy we expect from a showdown this big. Tanjiro is in full beast mode. His sword's blazing with Hinokami Kagura, but it's his eyes that do the talking - locked in, brimming with pain, and ready to end this. This is no longer the kind-hearted boy who hesitated. This is someone who's lost too much and has nothing left to hold then, out of nowhere — Zenitsu 2.0. Gone are the shrieks and panic attacks. The man walks like he's already calculated every move, eyes wide open, thunder rumbling underneath. That letter from his master clearly lit something fierce inside him. It's a whole new Zenitsu, and he's not here to play. advertisementInosuke, as always, charges in like a storm in a boar mask. No fear, no strategy, just pure wild energy. But manga readers know - beneath all that bravado, this arc's going to test him in ways we've never seen Hashiras are locked and loaded. Fuelled by the pain of losing their master, every single one of them is going into this battle with everything they've got. But they're stepping into Muzan's lair — a shifting, eerie deathtrap with no logic and no mercy. And Muzan? He's yet, something - someone - is missing. Nezuko. The sun-walking demon girl. The one Muzan wants more than anything. The trailer barely shows her, but that only makes her absence louder. Where is she? What's her role in the final act? Whatever it is, it's going to hit just when you think you've seen it all — the trailer saves its gut-punch for last. Tanjiro vs Akaza. Yeah, that Akaza. The Upper Rank Three who tore Rengoku from us on the Mugen Train. The moment we've been waiting for since that heart-wrenching sunset scene is finally here. And now, with Tanjiro fresh off a brutal Hashira training arc, you know he's coming for blood. This is personal. This is war. And this time, the boy who once called Akaza a coward is ready to prove just how much he's grown - by setting his own heart not forget that chilling glimpse of Doma. With his smile-too-wide and unsettlingly flamboyant presence, the Upper Rank Two demon makes a flashy entrance. He's pretty, he's unpredictable, and he's a full-blown nightmare in pastel. Don't let the fanboy energy fool you - he's just as deadly as he is Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle continues the anime's theatrical storytelling approach following previous releases like 'Mugen Train' and 'To the Swordsmith Village'.It will be available on IMAX and premium large format screens, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film is scheduled for release in India on September 12.- EndsYou May Also Like
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc' trailer: Three Upper Moon battles to kick off final trilogy
The main trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle has been officially released by Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll, offering us a first look at what promises to be the climactic conclusion of the hit anime series. The upcoming film, directed by Haruo Sotozaki and animated by Ufotable, is the first in a trilogy adapting the final arc of Koyoharu Gotoge's manga. Following the events of the recently concluded Hashira Training Arc, the new film begins with a surprise attack by the series' main antagonist Muzan Kibutsuji. This sets the stage for Tanjiro Kamado and his allies to be plunged into the Infinity Castle — the enemy stronghold where the decisive battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and Muzan's forces will unfold. Infinity Castle is set to premiere in Japan on July 18, 2025. The international theatrical rollout will follow in phases, starting August 12 in Thailand and expanding globally through September. Indian audiences can catch the film in theatres beginning September 12, available in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed versions. It's time to have some fun 👊 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle premieres September 12 only in theatres. — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (English) (@DemonSlayerUSA) June 28, 2025 The film's soundtrack features two new theme songs: 'A World Where the Sun Never Rises' by Aimer and 'Shine in the Cruel Night' by LiSA. Both tracks will be available on streaming platforms starting July 18. Crunchyroll's synopsis emphasises the stakes of this final arc, highlighting Tanjiro's growth, his enduring friendships, and the strength of the Hashira. Battles in past seasons have already included confrontations alongside Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui, and more recently the Mist and Love Hashira. Originally serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become one of the most influential manga and anime properties in recent years. Its previous film, Mugen Train, broke records and helped redefine anime's presence in global cinema. The Infinity Castle trilogy marks the end of the anime adaptation, and the newly released trailer makes clear that the series is heading toward a dramatic and visually stunning finale.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle trailer: Sony, Crunchyroll go big on the ‘Final Battle'
Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll, after an endless wait, finally released the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle trailer, teasing 'the beginning of the end'. The movie trilogy was announced last year, right after the Hashira Training Arc finale. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and animated by Ufotable, the upcoming Infinity Castle film will wrap up the fan favourite Demon Slayer anime for good. The upcoming movie picks up right after the anime's fourth season and is adapted from the final arc of Koyoharu Gotoge's original manga. Tanjiro, along with other Demon Slayer Corps members, are thrown into the enemy's nest, the Infinity Castle, after Muzan Kibutsuji, the main villain, launches a surprise attack. The chapter is the final faceoff between demons and the slayers. The first film will open in theatres across North America on September 12. Also read: Squid Game 3 ending: 7 burning questions answered in Netflix thriller finale; future possibilities explored The one-minute forty-second trailer opens with a voiceover: 'The final battle, these words echo in my mind. This battle may finally reach its conclusion tonight.' Cut to the next scene, we see intense action sequences, thrilling visuals, and the ultimate faceoffs fans have been waiting for. The movie also comes with two original soundtrack tracks: 'A World Where the Sun Never Rises' by Aimer and 'Shine in the Cruel Night' by LiSA. Both songs will drop on streaming platforms on July 18, when we might also get another teaser or trailer. Before this, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which was released in 2020, crushed box office records with an unexpected surge in popularity. The film ended up making over $507 million globally, becoming the highest-earning anime movie of all time. It also went down as Japan's most successful film to date, so this time, the stakes are really high. For those new to the franchise, Demon Slayer tells the story of a young boy named Tanjiro Kamado who lived peacefully in the mountains, supporting his family. But one day, when he returned to his village, he found his entire family brutally slaughtered by a demon. The only survivor was his sister, Nezuko, who had also turned into a demon. Unlike others, though, she still had a soft spot for Tanjiro. But he couldn't bear to see her in that state. Tanjiro ends up joining the Demon Slayer Corps to find a way to turn her human again and destroy the demon king Muzan. The upcoming trilogy is where that fight finally ends. Demon Slayer has stayed one of the highest-grossing, most-read manga ever since it debuted in 2018. Also read: Squid Game director reveals real-world figures who inspired VIPs: 'They no longer hide behind a curtain' The movie will release in theatres, including IMAX and premium formats. Sony and Crunchyroll will handle the global release. Meanwhile, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime series is streaming on Crunchyroll for those wanting to catch up before the film's release.
