In front of first anniversary from arrival to japanese billboard from the movie “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle”the study Ufotable decided to celebrate the date with something more than a simple message of thanks. And it is that the animation company behind the franchise “Kimetsu no Yaiba” took the opportunity to share unpublished content: three illustrations starring key pairs of the historypresented in a style that combines emotion and nostalgia. So, if you want to see them in detailthis note is for you.

It is worth pointing out that, in the tape, Muzan Kibutsuji ends up dragging Tanjirothe Hashira and the rest of the Demon Hunter Corps to his dimensional fortress: the Infinite Castle.

There, the heroes are trapped in a space that moves and warps, while they search for Muzan and face the Higher Moons as Akaza, Dressage and Kokushiboin a succession of combats without pauses.

WHAT ILLUSTRATIONS DID UFOTABLE PUBLISH FOR THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF “DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE”?

Ufotable shared three illustrations unpublished through their official account on X, each one focused on a duo of characters from “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle”.

The first, titled “Tanjiro and Giyu,” shows Tanjiro Kamado with his face stained with blood, while Giyu Tomioka appears in front of him, wielding his sword.

The second, “Shinobu and Kanao,” features Kanao Tsuyuri in the background and, in front of her, the figure of Shinobu Kocho.

Finally, the third, “Zenitsu and his grandfather,” portrays Zenitsu Agatsuma crying for the memory of his beloved teacher, Jigoro Kuwajima.

WHAT WAS THE JOURNEY OF “DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE” UNTIL THIS ANNIVERSARY?

“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” premiered in theaters in Japan last July 18, 2025as the first installment of the trilogy that adapts the final section of the manga “Kimetsu no Yaiba”.

It should be noted that the film was screened in 158 countries and regions worldwide, consolidating itself as one of the most successful phenomena of Japanese animated cinema in recent years.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE “DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA” FRANCHISE?

The production continues its presence in the market through the physical format: its premiere in Blu-ray and DVD is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Japan, with additional artwork by Ufotable.

In addition, it will reach the streaming platform Crunchyroll one day before, Tuesday, July 28.

In parallel, the second film of the trilogy“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Part 2”, is already confirmed and in development, although its release date has not yet been officially announced.

TECHNICAL SHEET OF “DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE”

• Original title: Gekijô-ban Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Jô-hen
• Year: 2025
• Duration: 155 min.
• Co-production: Japan – United States
• Address: Haruo Sotozaki
• Screenplay and original story: Koyoharu Gotōge
• Music: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
• Photograph: Yuichi Terao
• Companies: Aniplex, Crunchyroll, Shueisha, Sony Pictures Releasing, Ufotable, TOHO
• Distributors: Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures

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