The debut scene, filled with Doma's contradictory charm of gentle demeanor and cruelty, stirred the internet with comments like "He's so handsome," "Incredibly cool," and "Beautiful to the point of chills."

The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime series is based on the manga of the same name by Koyoharu Gotoge, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 2016 to 2020. Set in the Taisho period, it tells the story of a boy, Tanjiro Kamado (voiced by Natsuki Hanae), who fights after his family is killed by demons.

The TV anime "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc," which began airing in April 2019, quickly became a hot topic, and the sequel, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc," surpassed a worldwide total box office revenue of 50 billion yen. The original manga has now reached a worldwide cumulative circulation of 220 million copies, becoming a monumental hit in the history of Japanese manga and anime.

Following the "Unwavering Resolve Arc," the TV anime continued with the "Entertainment District Arc," "Swordsmith Village Arc," and "Hashira Training Arc." The final episodes are being produced as a three-part movie series, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle." The first part, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle - Chapter 1: Akaza’s Return," which premiered on July 18, 2025, has grossed over 31.4 billion yen in 52 days.

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