Fans on social media were thrilled by Muichirō’s not only sharp swordsmanship, but also his high-level provocation skills, posting things like "His verbal jabs are just as sharp," "Muichirō’s mouth attack, lol," "Such a cute face, but what a savage tongue—amazing," and "Muichirō’s provocation skills are top notch!"

The anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020. Set in the Taisho era, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado (voiced by Natsuki Hanae), a young boy whose family was killed by demons, as he sets out on his quest for vengeance and justice.

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

The TV anime continued with the "Entertainment District Arc," "Swordsmith Village Arc," and "Hashira Training Arc," and it has been announced that the final episodes will be adapted into a trilogy called "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc." The first part of the trilogy, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc, Part 1: Akaza's Return," opened on July 18, 2025, and earned over 33 billion yen in its first 60 days. International releases are also ongoing, and total worldwide box office receipts, including Japan, have exceeded 68 billion yen.

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