Excellent news for fans of the popular multimedia franchise Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Kimetsu no Yaiba) has been delivered by the production committee of the respective anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga. At the end of the broadcast of the last episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen), the official media of the series announced the production of a film project that will cover the arc “Infinity Castle Arc” (Mugen Jou-hen).
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle to have an anime film
As we have previously mentioned, this news was announced at the end of the broadcast of episode #8 of the fourth season of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, titled “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc” and to the surprise of many, the film project will not only be a single film, but a trilogy of films, something that fans have interpreted as a clear intention to cover the whole story of the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge. But that was not all, as the official media of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” has also presented a surprising promotional image for this project.
It is worth noting that for the moment not many details have been released about this new film of the anime adaptation of the manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba“. However, it is expected that with the passing of the months, the respective official media of the series will provide new updates on its production and a possible release date.
Let’s remember that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc began its broadcasting on Japanese television on May 12 of this year and this new installment was composed of a total of 8 episodes in all. The anime was legally simulcast in the territories of North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East and CIS through the Crunchyroll platform.
Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) is a fantasy action manga written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotoge. It began publication in Shueisha Publishing House’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from February 2016 and reached its end in May 2020. Shueisha compiled the manga into 23 volumes in total and some time ago reported that it surpassed 150 million copies in circulation.
On April 6, 2019, the successful manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba released its anime adaptation which was composed of 4 seasons (64 episodes in total) and three movies. The animation studio Ufotable is in charge of the production of the anime under the direction of Haruo Sotozaki. The series is available legally through Crunchyroll and Netflix platforms and has an English dub.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” takes us into a universe shrouded in rumors of terrifying demons that have been haunting humans in the forests for generations. These dark creatures have struck deep fear into the hearts of villagers, who rarely venture out of their homes once the sun goes down. However, according to legend, a demon hunter always lurks in the shadows, pursuing these bloodthirsty creatures and providing a small spark of hope.
For a young boy named Tanjiro, this legend becomes a cruel reality. After the tragic death of his father, Tanjiro becomes the sole breadwinner of his family. Despite the darkness that shrouds their lives, they find moments of fleeting happiness. However, this brief respite vanishes one day when Tanjiro discovers his family massacred. And most heartbreaking of all, his beloved sister, Nezuko, has been turned into a demon.
In the midst of this despair, a surprise emerges: Nezuko still shows signs of human emotions and thoughts. This tiny spark of humanity within her ignites hope in Tanjiro, who embarks on a mission to fight the demons and restore his sister’s humanity.
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