These "Techi-techi" Mascots Are Too Precious! Fans Buzz Over Aniplex Bonuses for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 - The Return of Akaza: "Why is this Tanjiro so cute?!"

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Aniplex Online has released preview images of the Blu-ray and DVD bonuses for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 - The Return of Akaza, igniting a massive reaction among the fanbase.

Of particular note is the Aniplex Online Limited Edition, which includes a non-scale figure of Hakuji (CV: Koichi Yamadera) and Koyuki (CV: Ai Kayano), recreating one of the film's most heart-wrenching and beautiful scenes. Adding to the excitement is a "Techi-techi Mascot Set" featuring Tanjiro Kamado (CV: Natsuki Hanae) and Giyu Tomioka (CV: Takahiro Sakurai). This high-tier bundle is shaping up to be a must-have for serious collectors.

The released images showcase the poignant embrace of Hakuji and Koyuki in stunning 3D detail, alongside the "deformed" (chibi) mascots of Tanjiro and Giyu. These mascots feature a unique, almost surreal expression with furrowed brows that is as hilarious as it is adorable. It’s a design that captures the characters’ core essence while radiating an entirely new kind of charm.

Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba anime follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who joins the "Demon Slayer Corps" after his family is slaughtered by demons, hoping to find a cure for his sister, Nezuko, who was transformed into a demon. The Infinity Castle theatrical trilogy serves as the grand finale, depicting the fierce battle against their nemesis, Muzan Kibutsuji (CV: Toshihiko Seki), and the Upper Rank demons within their own headquarters.

With various retailers rolling out their own elaborate, store-exclusive bonuses, fans on social media are feeling the pressure of choice. Comments like, "I’ve been agonizing over which one to get for three hours, I’m exhausted," have become common.

The quirky mascots, in particular, have stolen the show. One fan reacted with, "Wha—why is this Tanjiro so cute? lol," while another shared a more touching sentiment: "My parents are huge fans and used to 'full-comp' (collect everything) whenever new bonuses came out... I’m thinking of buying this for them because I know it would make them so happy."

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