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The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime series is based on the manga of the same name by Koyoharu Gotoge, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020. The story, set in the Taisho era, follows a boy named Tanjiro Kamado, whose family was killed by demons, as he fights for survival.

The TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, which began airing in April 2019, instantly became a phenomenon. Its sequel, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, surpassed 50 billion yen in worldwide box office revenue. The cumulative global circulation for the original manga has reached 220 million copies, making it a historic hit in Japanese manga and anime history.

Following the “Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc,” the TV anime continued with the “Entertainment District Arc,” “Swordsmith Village Arc,” and “Hashira Training Arc.” The upcoming episodes, which serve as the story’s climax, will be adapted into a trilogy with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle. The first installment, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle: Chapter 1 - Akaza Return, which has been in theaters since July 18, 2025, has earned over 33 billion yen in its first 60 days. As its release is progressively rolled out overseas, the worldwide box office revenue, including Japan, has surpassed 68 billion yen.

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