[Photos/Images] "The exhibits and stage were wonderful"—Buzz surrounding the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba booth at AnimeJapan 2026 1st

The official X account for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has posted two photos of the Aniplex booth at "AnimeJapan 2026," sparking a significant online reaction.

The released images capture the massive scale of the exhibition at the Aniplex booth. Giant, high-impact visuals of Tanjirō Kamado and the main cast are displayed high above the booth. The walls, adorned with Japanese-style decorations resembling shoji screens and lanterns, feature numerous monitors showing anime footage. The first post announced the distribution of "Aniplex × ufotable 2026 Promotion Cards: Demon Slayer & Witch on the Holy Night," while the second post shared that a full re-broadcast of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series will begin on April 5th.

Fans reacted with excitement to the first post, with comments like "My wallet's going to suffer!", "I'm definitely going!", and "Wow, Demon Slayer looks so cool!" Following the Day 2 report and re-broadcast announcement, many users praised the event's success and shared their high expectations for future developments, with comments such as "The exhibits and stage were wonderful" and "So happy about the re-broadcast!"

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge. Set in Taisho-era Japan, it follows Tanjirō Kamado (CV: Natsuki Hanae), a young boy whose family is slaughtered by demons. To turn his sister, Nezuko Kamado (CV: Akari Kitō), back into a human after her transformation into a demon, he joins the "Demon Slayer Corps" and engages in a desperate struggle against demons. ufotable handles the animation production, earning widespread acclaim across all ages for its stunning visuals and intense battle scenes.

(C)Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

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