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Demon SlayerJune 25, 2026

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film — Part 1 Opens to Record-Breaking Numbers

The first film in the Infinity Castle trilogy, adapting one of the most anticipated arcs in the Demon Slayer manga, opened to record-breaking numbers across Japan, North America, and Southeast Asia. ufotable's animation quality has been described by critics as the finest the studio has ever produced, and the film's final sequence has prompted multiple viewings from audiences who call it a once-in-a-generation theatrical anime experience.

Source: Crunchyroll· Community sources · Official studio channels
Demon SlayerMay 30, 2026

Infinity Castle Part 2 — Production Confirmed, 2027 Target

Following the massive commercial success of Infinity Castle Part 1, Aniplex confirmed that Part 2 of the trilogy is in active production with a 2027 release window targeted. The second film will continue the upper moon confrontations and feature what ufotable describes as 'the most technically demanding animation sequences we have ever attempted.' The original cast returns with Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka.

Source: Crunchyroll· Community sources · Official studio channels
Demon SlayerApril 15, 2026

Demon Slayer Ranked Most Popular Anime of the Decade — Global Poll Results

A global poll involving over 2 million anime fans across 50 countries ranked Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as the most popular anime of the 2020s decade. The series, which premiered in 2019, broke domestic and international viewership records with the Mugen Train arc and maintained its position at the top of streaming charts throughout its run. The Infinity Castle film adaptation has extended that dominance into 2026.

Source: Crunchyroll· Community sources · Official studio channels
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