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Following the record-breaking opening for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle last weekend in Japan , the two theme song music videos for the movie were posted on the respective artists' official YouTube channels. The CD singles for both songs already released in Japan simultaneously on July 23, Aimer performs "Taiyo ga Noboranai Sekai" ("A World Where the Sun Never Rises"). She previously provided the opening and ending theme songs for the Entertainment District Arc . This song was written by Hikaru Kondo, the general producer of the anime, and composed and arranged by Go Shiina, who has been in charge of the anime's soundtrack music. Aimer "A World Where the Sun Never Rises" Music Video Aimer also provided the following message: Go Shiina-san and Hikaru Kondo-san. These two, who have devoted themselves to the anime series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” with unparalleled passion, entrusted me with this song. I sang...

Demon Slayer Films Ranked As Per Box Office Collection In Japan! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is a rage at the Japan box office. It is creating new records with every passing day, but missed beating The Mugen Train’s 3-day opening weekend by a small margin. But where does the 2025 animated dark fantasy film stand compared to its predecessors? Scroll below as we rank the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as per their earnings.

The Mugen Train ranks at #1 in box office collection

No points for guessing, The Mugen Train is the highest-grossing film in the franchise. It achieved massive records domestically and worldwide. In fact, the first Demon Slayer movie is the highest-grossing anime and Japanese film of all time.

The Mugen Train clocked the biggest opening weekend, earning $43.9 million. In its lifetime at the Japan box office, Haruo Sotozaki’s directorial minted $386.48 million.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on July 22 that the upcoming August 15 game against the San Diego Padres will collaborate with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba for a stadium giveaway, pregame and in-game promotion and a themed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle drone show at night. A co-branded hat will be given to attendees featuring Tanjiro and his coat color pattern. Recent anime collaborations with the Los Angeles Dodgers include the One Piece anime joining for ceremonial first pitch, drone show and short from Toei Animation . Shohei Ohtani has also done walk-up music to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure during a Dodgers game , and the baseball star has also been featured in the MLB Heroes of the Game anime project . Haruo Sotozaki directs Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba at anime studio ufotable. Akira Matsushima is the Chief Animation Director and Character Designer and music is by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina.

The wildly anticipated anime sequel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – the Movie: Infinity Castle is already making box office history in Japan.

The anime epic opened with $11.1 million (1.65 billion yen) from 1.16 million admissions Friday — a new single-day record for Japan. From Friday to Sunday, the film totaled $37.3 million, but including Monday — a national holiday in Japan — it soared to $49.4 million. Either way, the performance represents a new opening-weekend record in the country.

The film also posted historic results for Imax in the country. Playing on just 59 premium screens, Infinity Castle generated $3 million over the standard Friday–Sunday weekend, and $3.5 million when including Monday’s Marine Day holiday. The result marks the format’s biggest opening frame ever in the market, with a per-screen average of approximately $48,000.

The blockbuster debut echoes the stunning performance of 2020’s Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, which became Japan’s all-time top-grossing film — amid the challenges of...

The latest Demon Slayer movie is killing it in Japan, breaking records for opening day gross, single-day gross, and three- and four-day debuts. As we noted on Sunday, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first in a three-film arc, also set an all-time Imax record in Japan.

According to the film’s official X account, admissions across Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Japan were 3,843,613 for box office revenue of 5.52B+ yen ($37.5M). For the four-day (Monday was a local holiday), 5,164,348 moviegoers attended, lifting the running cume through Monday to 7.3B+ yen ($49.6M). This makes Infinity Castle already the No. 2 biggest film of the year in the market.

Per Crunchyroll, Friday’s gross was 1.64B yen ($11.1M) for a Japan box office opening day record. Sunday was the movie’s biggest day of the four-day frame, with 2.03 billion yen ($13.8M), a new single-day record in the market. As we previously wrote,...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has broken a string of box office records in Japan and taken nearly $50m over the holiday weekend.

The highly-anticipated anime feature was released on Friday (July 18) and earned $11.1m (¥1.64bn) from 1.15 million admissions – Japan’s biggest ever opening day takings

On Sunday (July 20), the film earned $13.8m (¥2.038b), marking the highest single-day gross in Japanese history.

It also set a local record for the biggest three-day weekend, earning $37.3m (¥5.52bn) from 3.84 million admissions from July 18-20.

All these records were previously held by the previous original feature in the franchise,...

The first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle anime film opened on July 18 in Japan and broke every single opening weekend box office record in the country, as well as the single-day box office revenue record, according to a press release from Aniplex. The movie is also already the second highest-grossing film in Japan for 2025. On Friday, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle opened to 1.64 billion yen (US$11.11 million) based on 1.15 million tickets sold, giving the film the number one Japan box office opening day record. On Saturday, the movie then made 1.84 billion yen (US$12.47 million) on 1.26 million tickets sold. Sunday was Infinity Castle ’s highest-grossing single day of the four-day holiday weekend, with 2.03 billion yen (US$13.76 million) brought in on 1.42 million tickets sold. The Sunday performance set the single-day box office revenue record and also cemented the film as the highest-grossing three-day opening weekend of all time...

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series unveiled a new IMAX poster coinciding with the recent release of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie in Japan, as well as the upcoming international release scheduled to begin this August. Screenings in the United States and Canada will open on September 12 . More information on the international release will be added to the movie's official website in the future. Haruo Sotozaki directs Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba at anime studio ufotable. Akira Matsushima is the Chief Animation Director and Character Designer and music is by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina. The movie opened in Japan on July 18. Crunchyroll streams both the TV anime series and Mugen Train movie in both sub and dub formats, along with the latest Hashira Training Arc . Crunchyroll describes the upcoming movie: Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office Day 3 (Japan) Collection! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Anime fans are over the moon as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle released in Japan on July 18, 2025. It opened to rave reviews and is on a record-breaking spree at the box office. Haruo Sotozaki‘s directorial has clocked the biggest domestic opening weekend. Scroll below for the latest report!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Debut Weekend in Japan

As per Luiz Fernando, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle raked in an estimated $40.4 million in its 3-day opening weekend. As far as the Global Top 10 is concerned, the animated dark fantasy action film ranked in the #4 spot. In the debut weekend alone, it registered a staggering 4.3 million admissions.

Monday also marks a holiday in Japan, which means the animated film will enjoy a four-day opening weekend. Infinity Castle has already surpassed the earlier predictions of a $37 million weekend.

A new pamphlet released alongside theDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, which included behind-the-scenes details about the movie's production, has revealed that the first part of the final arc's trilogy was in production long before the Swordsmith Village Arc even premiered.

The pamphlet, which became available with the film's Japanese release on July 18, reportedly revealed that the first installment of the Infinity Castle trilogy had a production period of three and a half years. This timeline places the start of production sometime in early 2022, which means the staff at the studio Ufotable were working on the movie while the Entertainment District Arc was still airing. The pamphlet also confirmed that the decision to adapt the Infinity Castle Arc into a movie trilogy was made during the theatrical run of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, indicating the finale has been in the works,...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office Day 2 (Japan) Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video)

Mayhem has been created at the Japanese ticket windows! Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle made a fantastic opening on July 18, 2025. Shows are selling out quickly, but unfortunately, it could not beat the historic second day collections of The Mugen Train. Scroll below for a detailed day 2 box office report!

How much did Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earn on Saturday in Japan?

As per trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle added an estimated $14.3 million to the kitty on day 2. This means there was around a 7% growth, which was a good sign. However, it was not enough to emerge as the highest first Saturday in the history of the Japanese box office.

For the unversed, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train had created history with its whopping Saturday of $16.7 million.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office Day 1 (Japan)(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie is roaring loud at the Japan box office. Haruo Sotozaki’s directorial was released on July 18, 2025, marking a smashing debut. It has surpassed the historical best opening of The Mugen Train and is now all set to clock a record-breaking debut weekend. Scroll below for a detailed report!

How much did Demon Slayer earn in Japan on day 1?

As per Luiz Fernando, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has created history at the domestic box office, earning $13.4 million on its opening day. The pre-release buzz was immense, and it totally lived upto the expectations. With IMDb ratings of 9.5 and an A+ CinemaScore, the animated dark fantasy action film is enjoying a spectacular word-of-mouth.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has also surpassed the opening day collection of The Mugen Train ($12 million), which earlier...

Just one day before the first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie premieres in Japan, the series announced the manga has more than 200 million volumes in circulation worldwide (including digital volumes). The number was announced during a commercial after today's special Hashira Training Arc broadcast. 164 million of those volumes were sold in Japan, with the other 56 million being overseas, bringing the current total to 220 million. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga 200 Million Commemorative Trailer Related: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Hosts Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic-Con The original manga by Koyoharu Gotouge began in February 2016 and ran until May 2020 for a total of 23 volumes. Viz Media releases an English-language version of the manga. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series announced on March 1 that the new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie will premiere in Japan on July 18. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment...

At the Japan box office this weekend, all eyes will be on the performance of one title – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle.

Not only will the animated feature kick off a highly-anticipated trilogy of films, it will also follow up Japan’s highest-grossing film of all time, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.

Set for release on July 18 by Aniplex and Toho and produced by studio Ufotable, there is little doubt Infinity Castle will be among the top-grossing films of 2025 in Japan, where anime based on popular franchises rule the box office.

Usually, when an anime film enters Japanese theaters, moviegoers usually receive exclusive giveaways like manga or booklets based on the movie in question. However, it's really rare for an anime film to release a collectible popcorn bucket. So, ahead of the release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle in Japan, T-Joy has unveiled photos for the feature's collectible popcorn bucket.

Demon Slayer's collectible popcorn bucket is in the shape of a film roll. The exterior design is rotatable, allowing collectors to view various images from the upcoming feature and relive their favorite moments. This bucket will be distributed in selected Japanese theaters with a listed price of ¥2,900 (~$20 Usd), and it has yet to be announced if it will also be distributed in the U.S.

While it's rare for anime films to distribute collectible popcorn buckets, it has happened in the past. The 2022 anime movie,...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba fans, it is time to get excited. On July 26, the franchise will take center stage at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with a massive Hall H panel dedicated to Infinity Castle, the next cinematic installment in the wildly successful series. The event promises exclusive footage, celebrity guests, and long-awaited updates.

This is not just any panel, according to Crunchyroll, because it marks the first time since the anime’s 2019 debut that creative minds from studio ufotable will appear in the U.S. Director Haruo Sotozaki, voice actors Natsuki Hanae and Aleks Le, and beloved singer LiSA are all confirmed to attend, setting the stage for what could be the franchise’s most important announcement yet.

Demon Slayer Takes Over San Diego Comic-Con’s Biggest Stage Demon Slayer’s Creators Return to the U.S. for a Historic Reveal â San Diego Comic-con âDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...

With Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle premiering internationally in just a few months, the anime series is heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 and will host a special panel in the acclaimed Hall H! Director Haruo Sotozaki, Director of Photography Yuichi Terao, Natsuki Hanae (voice of Tanjiro), Aleks Le (English voice of Zenitsu) and theme song artist LiSA will all make an appearance in Hall H on Saturday, July 26 at 5:45 p.m. to talk about the upcoming movie, which will include an exclusive footage presentation. This will mark the first time representatives from the anime studio ufotable have come to the United States since the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime premiered in 2019. The Crunchyroll booth (#4135) at Sdcc will also host interactive activities inspired by the movie. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series announced on March 1 that the new movie will premiere in Japan on July 18. Crunchyroll...

Recently, on June 28, the trailer for the upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle was released via Crunchyroll, with the excitement now palpable. With just nine days remaining until the Japanese release of the film, more details are now being revealed about the anime series' biggest step yet. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle follows in the footsteps of the 2020 release, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, which broke records by becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2020, with the upcoming Infinity Castle predicted to better its predecessor's $507 million.

Now, following the pulse-racing trailer that promised more high-octane animated battles, eye-popping visuals, and dastardly tricks from Muzan Kibutsuji (Toshihiko Seki/Greg Chun), it has now been revealed, as cited on Radio Times, that the upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will officially be 155 minutes (2 hours 35 minutes) long. This makes it considerably longer than the previous theatrical outing for the relatively young anime franchise, which ran at just 117 minutes (1 hour...

The final battle ignites in the main trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, available below in Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English.

The anime film will be released in theaters and IMAX in North America on September 12 via Crunchroll and Sony.

It kicks off a trilogy that serves as the culmination of the anime series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” that debuted in 2019, itself based on Koyoharu Gotoge‘s manga series published between 2016 and 2020.

Produced by “Kimetsu no Yaib” animation studio Ufotable, the film is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, who also helmed the series.

Set in Japan’s Taisho era, the movie follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members,...

The trailer for the upcoming movie Demon Slayer: Kitmesu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has been revealed!

Crunchyroll dropped the new look at the upcoming movie on Saturday (June 28), which is the first in a trilogy wrapping up the anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s a synopsis: Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira...

When Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Releasing In India? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first feature film in the three-part cinematic trilogy, is all set to arrive in Indian theatres. Sony Pictures Entertainment dropped a new trailer for the highly anticipated anime movie and announced the official release date. Continue scrolling to know more!

When Will Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Release In India?

The highly anticipated anime film will be released in India on September 12, 2025. The move will come to IMAX® and premium large format theatres, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

What Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle About?

The trilogy revolves around Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps, an organization dedicated to hunting down demons, after his younger sister, Nezuko, is turned into a demon. He eventually grows stronger...

The moment that every Demon Slayer fan has been waiting for is finally here. After the cliffhanger ending of the Hashira Training Arc, fans had been impatiently waiting for updates on the first film of the three-part film, which showcases an all-out battle between the Demon Slayers and the Demon King, Muzan Kibutsuji.

Now, after waiting for nearly a year, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have made waves across the internet by releasing a trailer. Needless to say, the fans are overjoyed because the teaser promises the stakes to be higher than ever in the historic war that has lasted over a thousand years.

With that being said, the final arc is going to be brutal but has led to unmatched hype, making the film’s release more torturous and promising to be epic in every sense possible.

Demon Slayer Kicks off Infinity Castle Saga in Style

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Sony Pictures Entertainment and Crunchyroll have released the official trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the highly anticipated first film in a trilogy continuing the Demon Slayer franchise.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published in Shueisha’s Weekly Jump from February 2016-May 2020. The series with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters and comical scenes counts 150 million units sold in regards to manga.

A foreboding voiceover sets up the trailer’s premise: “The final battle. These words echo in my mind. This battle may finally reach its conclusion tonight.” The footage goes on to preview many of the face-offs to come.

The film, directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by ufotable, follows teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered and the sole survivor, his younger sister Nezuko,...

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have just dropped the trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, giving fans a first look at what’s coming next. This movie is the first part of a new three-film finale that will end the entire Demon Slayer story. It’s a huge moment for fans of the show.

The movie will hit theaters in North America on September 12, and it’s going to be shown in IMAX and other big-screen formats. That means fans will get to see the action on some of the biggest and best screens out there.

The story kicks off right after the “Hashira Training” arc, which was the latest part of the series. The new film covers the “Infinity Castle” arc from the original manga by Koyoharu Gotoge.

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Things get serious fast. Muzan Kibutsuji, the main villain of the series,...

The first full trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle, opener in a three-part finale to the hit anime, premiered online Friday via Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures, delivering rapid-fire shots of Tanjiro and the Hashira battling Upper Rank demons inside the shifting fortress. The footage capped a month of teasers that leaked ahead of schedule and were later confirmed during a Fuji TV special broadcast.

Studio Ufotable’s trailer also unveiled new theme songs—“Shine in the Cruel Night” by LiSA and “A World Where the Sun Never Rises” by Aimer—continuing the franchise’s chart-topping partnership with both singers. Producer Aniplex said the music signals “the beginning of the end” for the property’s six-year television run.

The first film opens in 443 Japanese cinemas on 18 July before launching across Southeast Asia from 14 August and rolling into North America, the United Kingdom and more than 40 additional territories on 12 September.

A brand-new trailer has just been released for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the next big movie in the popular anime series.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment dropped the trailer, giving fans their first real look at what’s coming. This is the first of three movies that will wrap up the entire Demon Slayer story.

The movie is set to hit theaters in North America on September 12. It’ll also be shown in IMAX and other high-end formats.

Related: Every Hashira Killed in Demon Slayer

This film picks up right after the “Hashira Training” arc, which aired recently. The story comes from the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge and brings everything to a boiling point. Muzan Kibutsuji, the main villain, launches a surprise attack.

Because of that, Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps end up inside the demons’ hideout, called the Infinity Castle. The...

The premiere of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is now closer than ever, but up until this point, fans hadn't seen a lot of what's to come for Tanjirou (voiced by Natsuki Hanae in the original Japanese and by Zach Aguilar in the English dub) in the story's final arc. That changes today, with Crunchyroll finally unveiling a new trailer for the upcoming movie and providing a bigger insight into the beginning of the end of the anime series that has become an instant classic. The movie kicks off a trilogy, and it hits theaters on September 12. You can check out the trailer in this article.

Even though our main interest in Demon Slayer: Infinity Castleis discovering how the story will end for Tanjirou and Nezuko (Akari Kitō/Abby Trott), the new trailer reminds us that there are plenty of elements to enjoy in the movie. One of them is the...

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Crunchyroll have dropped the first official trailer to the hotly anticipated anime feature Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (see below).

The feature, the first in a trilogy, represents the final arc of the hugely popular, award-winning anime shonen series, itself based on the manga series by artist Koyoharu Gotoge. Since its 2018 debut, the anime franchise, produced by Tokyo-based banner Ufotable, has become a global cultural phenomenon and is credited with turbo-charging the anime genre worldwide.

Infinity Castle is a direct sequel to the fourth season of the Demon Slayer anime television series and the fourth film adaptation. The last feature, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020), earned $507 million at the global box office and still holds the record as the highest-grossing anime movie of all time as well as the most successful Japanese film worldwide.

The series follows Tanjiro Kamado, a...

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie released a new main trailer today, alongside announcing the theme songs and artists for the upcoming release. Aimer will perform the theme “A World Where the Sun Never Rises,” with LiSA performing the theme “Shine in the Cruel Night” for the upcoming film. The movie will open in Japan on July 18. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Main Trailer Subtitled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Main Trailer English Dub Additionally, a new key visual featuring Akaza was also released. Additionally, the original soundtracks and orchestra concert soundtracks for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series will release on subscription streaming platforms starting on June 29 at midnight Jst. The series announced on March 1 that the new movie will premiere in Japan on July 18. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release...

It's finally here: the first full trailer for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle has been released. Demon Slayer is ramping up for its final chapters with the upcoming "Infinity Castle Arc" trilogy, which will bring the immensely popular anime franchise to an end. Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, the series follows Tanjiro Kamado, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps to find a cure for his sister, Nezuko, who has been turned into a Demon. After four seasons and a movie, Infinity Castle is the beginning of the end for Demon Slayer.

The first trailer for the Infinity Castle movie was just released online, and it looks incredible. The long-awaited trailer reveals the first look at the epic battle between Tanjiro, the Hashiras, and the Upper Moon demons. Demon Slayer is renowned for its phenomenal animation, especially for its fight scenes, and Infinity Castle looks...

In 2020, when movie theaters across the globe were struggling to survive Covid, the box office received an unlikely hero: “Demon Slayer,” the popular anime action series. In the fall of the year, when new releases were scarce, a film spinoff of the show titled “Mugen Train” received a wide release that attracted audiences in droves. Grossing $507 million worldwide, “Mugen Train” was the highest-grossing film of the year and smashed the record for the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time, serving as a prime example of how the anime market has grown after the last decade.

Now — five years, three more seasons, and two compilation films later — “Mugen Train” is getting a proper cinematic followup. Crunchyroll has unveiled the trailer for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” a new original film in the anime universe. And it won’t just be any film — the movie will kick off a full-fledged trilogy of movies,...

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.

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...

Fans of Tengen Uzui, take note: the Sound Hashira will make a short return to the big screen for a limited time in Japanese theaters! Ahead of the July premiere of the first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film, Toho cinemas and ufotable are collaborating on a new exclusive "etiquette" video featuring the return of Tengen Uzui and his three wives that will screen before Toho Cinema features this summer. These short "etiquette" features are a fun reminder to moviegoers to respect their fellow attendees' viewing experience. A very brief teaser shows a little of what we can expect, but only Toho Cinema attendees will get to see the full short, which will start screening before select films from June 20 to July 17 in Japan. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series announced on March 1 that the new movie will premiere in Japan on July 18. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment...

6 Highest-Grossing Non-American, Non-Chinese Films At The Global Box Office(Photo Credit –Prime Video/Netflix)

When discussions around global box office records arise, the spotlight almost always tilts toward Hollywood’s blockbusters or China’s rising cinematic powerhouses. But beyond these two dominant forces, a select few films from other regions have managed to break through language barriers, cultural lines, and distribution limitations to become true international box office successes.

These films came from countries with vastly different cinematic traditions and storytelling approaches. What unites them is not their country of origin but the unmistakable power they had to attract global audiences and rake in hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office. Here are six non-American and non-Chinese films that stand tall as the highest-grossing in their category, each earning well above $300 million worldwide and proving that global appeal isn’t bound by borders.

6. Suzume (Japan) – $285 Million Director: Makoto Shinkai...

Popular action anime Solo Leveling had a huge night at Crunchyroll Anime Awards as the series took home six wins.

The highlight was ofcourse Solo Leveling bagging the Anime of the Year award, pushing aside competition from Dandadan, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Kaiju No. 8, and The Apothecary Diaries in the process.

Along with the major honor, the anime also won Best New Anime Series, Best Action Anime, Best Main Character for Sung Jinwoo, Best Anime Score for Hiroyuki Sawano, and Best Anime Ending Sequence for “request” by krage.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was initially the favorite to win the Anime of the Year and the Best Main Character. However in the end it only managed to win four awards – Best Director (Keiichiro Saito), Best Background Art, Best Drama Anime, and Best Supporting Character (Fern).

Dandadan also had a successful evening, winning Best Character Design, Best Anime...

The 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 was hosted at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan, on the 25th of May. Many dignitaries from different parts of the entertainment realm gathered to witness who would be claiming the accolades this year.

Multiple films and original anime have gained recognition through the awards, especially Look Back and Ninja Kamui. With its brilliant storytelling, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End received the Best Director award, given to Keiichiro Saito from Madhouse.

Here’s the entire category list with the contenders and the winners:

9th Crunchyroll Awards list of nominees and winners

As many expected, Solo Leveling, with its vast popularity, claimed multiple laurels, including the Anime of the Year, Best Main Character, and Best Action awards.

Even after it left its mark on anime a few years back, no anime has been able to meet the level of Demon Slayer, with its Hashira Training...

Solo Leveling Wins Multiple Crunchyroll Anime Awards(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Solo Leveling marched into the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and left no doubt about who ruled the scene. It was a show of unprecedented dominance by the hit anime series as it took home nine trophies, including the prestigious crown for Anime of the Year.

Besides, it stood tall over heavy hitters like Dandadan, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Delicious in Dungeon, Kaiju No. 8, and The Apothecary Diaries, and truth be told, this kind of sweep doesn’t happen often.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards: Sung Jinwoo’s Voice Actors Take Home Multiple Awards

Solo Leveling also walked off with awards in categories that span the full spectrum of anime excellence. According to The Telegraph, it bagged awards in the categories of Best New Anime Series, Best Action Anime, Best Main Character, and Best Anime Score.

The show’s main protagonist, Sung Jinwoo’s international voice talent,...

All of the votes have been tallied, judges and fans from around the world have shared their picks and the orange carpet has been rolled out. On May 25, returning live from Tokyo, Japan, the winners of the 2025 Anime Awards were revealed! Consider this your comprehensive guide to the winners! Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Your Ultimate Guide Read on below for the full list of winners this year, including who took home the coveted Anime of the Year 2025 award! 2025 Anime Awards Winners Categories Jump to Category Anime of the Year 2025 Anime Film of the Year Best Continuing Anime Series Best New Anime Series Best Original Anime Best Animation Best Character Design Best Director Best Background Art Best Romance Anime Best Comedy Anime Best Action Anime Best Isekai Anime Best Drama Anime Best Slice of Life Anime Best Main Character Best Supporting Character “Must Protect At All Costs” Character Best Anime...

Crunchyroll is gearing up for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's upcoming film installment, Infinity Castle, with a special theater-only teaser.

As detailed in a recent press release, Crunchyroll's "stunning" 4K remaster of the franchise's first feature film, Demon Slayer: The Movie -- Mugen Train, is scheduled to debut in North American theaters on May 14. These screenings will also feature "an exclusive trailer" for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle -- the first part of an epic cinematic trilogy which will cover the titular story arc of Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer manga series. Infinity Castle, which is also being distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will debut in U.S. and Canadian theaters on Sept. 12, 2025. Readers can check out the theatrical re-release trailer for Demon Slayer: Mugen Train below.

Demon Slayer's New 4K Anime Release Includes Exclusive Infinity Castle Movie Trailer

Initially released in 2020, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train...

Updated on May 6, 2025: The North America re-release of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train will also include the special Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle sneak peek. Tickets are now on sale! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train rolls back into Japanese theaters later this week with a new 4K remaster. At a Demon Slayer event tonight in Yokohama, the official website announced that a special sneak preview of the upcoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle anime film will be screened with the Mugen Train revival showings in Japan. The special Infinity Castle sneak peek was shown at the event earlier today and will be presented as a “theatrical-only preview" following screenings of the Mugen Train film. Related: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Premieres July 18 in Japan Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...

Exclusive: Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini has talked about hopes for more Solo Leveling and given the latest on the new Demon Slayer trilogy of movies and Ghost of Tsushima, the upcoming anime series based on the PlayStation game of the same name.

Solo Leveling has popped on Crunchyroll, the anime SVOD service that has over 15M subs. It was the Sony-owned service’s most popular show through 2024. Season 2 dropped in January, becoming Crunchyroll’s top series in the first quarter of 2025. Fans are clamoring for more.

Purini attributes the success of the series to the strength of the source IP — it was already a popular manhwa (Korean comic) — as well as the quality of the visuals and production. A-1 Pictures animated the series and Shunsuke Nakashige directed.

Noting that most anime fans are also gamers, Purini went on to pinpoint another reason he thinks the series has resonated so strongly.

It's almost time to board! Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll announced today that tickets for North America are officially on sale for the upcoming 4K re-release of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train , heralding the return of the smash-hit anime film to theaters on May 14. Just over four years after its debut in North American theaters, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train heads back to the silver screen in this new 4K re-release with both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub formats. Whether you're looking to celebrate this monumental series with your friends again or are seeing the magic on the big screen for the very first time, you won't want to miss it. This re-release arrives just months ahead of the September debut of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle , the first in a trilogy of films being released by Crunchyroll, Aniplex and Sony Pictures Entertainment internationally.

Fans of Demon Slayer already have a pretty big event to look forward to this fall, but it looks like Crunchyroll and Aniplex decided to give them a treat while they wait. This week, the steamer announced that fan-favorite movie Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is set to be released in theaters once again – this time in 4K resolution. The movie will return to theaters in the U.S. and Canada on May 14, with tickets going on sale as early as April 30. The screenings will be available in Japanese with English subtitles and in the English dub.

The story of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is one of the most shocking and exciting of the franchise: Tanjiro, Nezuko (Akari Kitō/Abby Trott), Inosuke (Yoshitsugu Matsuoka/Bryce Papenbrook), and Zenitsu (Hozumi Gōshi/Aleks Le) team up withFlame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku (Satoshi Hino/Mark Whitten) on a train to investigate the mysterious disappearance of dozens of passengers.

Crunchyroll and Aniplex of America announced today that Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train will re-release theatrically in the United States and Canada starting May 14, with select international regions also releasing the movie starting the same day. The Mugen Train re-release will newly debut in 4K and be available both in Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub. Tickets for United States and Canada screenings will go on sale starting April 30 (please check local listings). Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train was originally released in Japan in October 2020. It went on to become the highest-grossing movie in Japan of all time with over 40 billion yen at the Japanese box office , and also became the highest-grossing Japanese film at the global box office with over $500 million worldwide. Haruo Sotozaki directed the movie at studio ufotable, with Akira Matsushima as Chief Animation Director and character designer,...

Ufotable's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime fans now have the chance to smell like two fan-favorite characters from the popular series thanks to a new official perfume collaboration.

Primaniacs' official X (formerly Twitter) account revealed new perfumes inspired by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, released both in-store and online starting April 3, 2025. The series' lead protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, received a new fragrance and was joined by his sister, Nezuko Kamado, for two 30 ml bottles priced at an Msrp of 7,920 yen (~US$54). Readers can check out images and more information on the scents below.

New Demon Slayer Anime Perfumes Deliver Fragrances as Stylish as the Series

The perfumes are available from Primaniacs' website; fans overseas will have to use reliable proxy shipping services, with higher costs typically associated with perfumes. Tanjiro's fragrance features top notes of lime, lemon and pine tree, middle notes of ginger, coriander and jasmine, and bottom notes of cedarwood and hinoki cypress.

Crunchyroll has unveiled the nominees for the 2025 anime awards, celebrating the best in anime television and film produced from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Six nominees were selected for each award, across 32 different categories, including anime of the year, film of the year, best animation, best director, and several different best voice performances honors in languages like Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. This writer was one of the jurors who selected the nominees.

“Dan Da Dan,” an adaptation of the acclaimed action comedy manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, led the pack with 22 nominations, including for anime of the year, best animation, and best director. Closely behind it was “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” which nabbed 20 nominations. “Delicious in Dungeon,” “Kaiju no. 8,” “Solo Leveling,” and “The Apothecary Diaries.” The film category featured nominations for the films “Look Back” and “The Colors Within,” as well as movie spinoffs of shows “Haikyu,” “Mononoke,” “My Hero Academia,...

The nominees for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards have officially been revealed! Voting is now open for the highly anticipated 9th annual live event on May 25 in Tokyo, Japan. There was so much anime to love in 2024 and that’s apparent from the nominees in every category, including Anime of the Year and the latest additions to the Category list: Best Isekai Anime and Best Background Art . Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Your Ultimate Guide Check out the full list of nominations below and let us know across social media who you’re excited to vote for in this year’s Anime Awards! Don’t forget – you can vote every single day for the series, movies, and creators you love until voting closes on April 14 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pt. Vote For The 2025 Anime Awards Right Here Anime Awards 2025 Categories Anime of the Year Film of the Year Best Continuing...

Crunchyroll announced today the North American and international theatrical dates for the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.

The first film in the epic trilogy from famed animation studio ufotable will come exclusively to theatres on September 12, 2025 in United States and Canada, including in IMAX and other premium large formats. The film will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English.

International release dates include (with additional dates announced later):

August 14: Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan

August 15: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam

August 20: Philippines

September 11: Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Syria, Ukraine,...

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.

Sony Pictures-owned Crunchyroll has scheduled the North American and first international release dates for Japanese studio ufotable’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first in Haruo Sotozaki’s trilogy that will conclude the anime franchise.

The feature will open on Imax and premium large screen formats on September 12 in North America, day-and-date with the UK, India, Spain, Turkey and a dozen other tertritories.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle arrives on August 14 in Malaysia, Singapore, and Pakistan; August 15 in Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam; and August 20 in Philippines.

September 11 brings the film to dozens of territories including Mexico,...