Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (Japanese: 劇場版 鬼滅の刃 無限城編, Hepburn: Gekijō-ban Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen-jō-hen), also known simply as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, is an upcoming Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the "Infinity Castle" arc of the 2016–20 manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge. It is a direct sequel to the fourth season of the anime television series as well as its fourth film adaptation, following Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020), Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village (2023), and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training (2024) The film is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and written by Ufotable staff members.
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| Kanji | 劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 |
| Revised Hepburn | Gekijō-ban Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen-jō-hen |
| Directed by | Haruo Sotozaki |
| Screenplay by | Ufotable |
| Based on | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge |
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| Cinematography | Yuichi Terao |
| Edited by | Manabu Kamino |
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| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Unlike the Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training adaptations, which are compilation films, Infinity Castle is a feature-length film adaptation due to the arc's content and dramatic pacing, similarly to Mugen Train. The film was first announced on June 2024, immediately following the airing of the fourth season's finale, as the first installment of a three-part film series.[1]
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is scheduled to be released in Japan on July 18, 2025, by Aniplex and Toho.
Premise
editTanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined the Demon Slayer Corps dedicated to hunting down demons after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into one.
As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.
The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.[2]
Voice cast
editThe following are the voice cast in billed order.[3]
- Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado (竈門 炭治郎, Kamado Tanjirō)
- Akari Kitō as Nezuko Kamado (竈門 禰豆子, Kamado Nezuko)
- Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma (我妻 善逸, Agatsuma Zenitsu)
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira (嘴平 伊之助, Hashibira Inosuke)
- Reina Ueda as Kanao Tsuyuri (栗花落 カナヲ, Tsuyuri Kanao)
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa (不死川 玄弥, Shinazugawa Gen'ya)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka (富岡 義勇, Tomioka Giyū)
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui (宇髄 天元, Uzui Tengen)
- Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito (時透 無一郎, Tokitō Muichirō)
- Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho (胡蝶 しのぶ, Kochō Shinobu)
- Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro (伊黒 小芭内, Iguro Obanai)
- Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa (不死川 実弥, Shinazugawa Sanemi)
- Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji (甘露寺 蜜璃, Kanroji Mitsuri)
- Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima (悲鳴嶼 行冥, Himejima Gyōmei)
Release
editTheatrical
editThe film is scheduled to be released by Aniplex and Toho on July 18, 2025. Crunchyroll will distribute the film in international markets through Sony Pictures Releasing.[4] It is set to be released in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025.
In Japan, it is scheduled to be distributed in 443 theatres.[5] It will be the first of a planned three-part film series.[6]
Marketing
editUfotable, the film's production company, in collaboration with Major League Baseball, released a short film to promote the film and the series as well as the upcoming opening game of the 2025 season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome on March 18. The film, featuring Hōchū Ōtsuka as the voice of Sakonji Urokodaki (鱗滝 左近次, Urokodaki Sakonji), one of the series' characters, narrates the history of baseball and the series.[7] Toho also released an edited version of the whole series on April 4, 2025, in Japanese theatres.[8]
References
edit- ^ Larasati, Dyah Ayu (July 1, 2024). "'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Movie Trilogy: What You Need To Know About the Anime's Grand Finale". Collider. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ Sayyed, Rayan (March 6, 2025). "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie India Release Date Announced". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "スタッフ/キャスト｜劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 公式サイト". Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ Cardine, Kyle (March 6, 2025). "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie International Release Dates Announced". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "『劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編』第一章、2025年7月18日(金)公開決定！ プロモーションリール２０２５やキービジュアルを公開！" [The first chapter of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle" will be released on Friday, July 18, 2025! Promotional reel 2025 and key visuals have been released!] (in Japanese). Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable. March 6, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (March 6, 2025). "Film 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' to be released in PH, North America". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ Andres, Patrick (March 6, 2025). "MLB Partnered With 'Demon Slayer' to Produce Epic Anime Trailer for Tokyo Series". Sports Illustrated. Authentic Brands Group. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "4月4日(金)より『鬼滅シアター -「鬼滅の刃」特別編集版 劇場上映-』を開催決定！" ["Demon Slayer Theater - Specially Edited Movie Screening of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"" will be held from Friday, April 4th!] (in Japanese). Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable. March 6, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2025.