Rengoku Turns into a "Looking-Back Beauty"! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Cream Soda Parlor's "Kimono Apron Look" Creates a Buzz

A video announcing the upcoming "Cream Soda Parlor" event for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was released on ufotable's X account, sparking widespread attention. Themed around "Cream Sodas you’ll want to drink on a hot summer day," the event has drawn notice for its refreshing summer designs and presentation, featuring characters dressed in retro cafe-style outfits serving special menu items.

The post invites fans to enjoy a sparkling summer alongside cold cream sodas, and the special event website link can be accessed directly from the post's reply thread.

The newly released promotional video, running approximately 39 seconds, features a retro and charming cafe/parlor design based on soft mint green and cream tones. Opening with an illustration of colorful cream sodas lined up, an announcement and the "Cream Soda Parlor" logo appear on the central signpost. Next, a group illustration introduces chibi cafe staff-style characters—Tanjirō Kamado, Giyū Tomioka, Kanao Tsuyuri, Genya Shinazugawa, Mitsuri Kanroji, Kyōjurō Rengoku, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Nezuko Kamado, Shinobu Kochō, Inosuke Hashibira, and Muichirō Tokitō—holding colorful cream sodas, parfaits, and trays. Decorative elements reminiscent of chocolate sauce and white cream drip from the top of the screen, concluding with the event period: "7/22 (Wed) – 8/31 (Mon)."

The anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga of the same name by Koyoharu Gotoge. Building upon the blockbuster original manga, it has expanded into a broad media franchise including multiple anime TV seasons, feature films, and game adaptations. New anime announcements and related events continue to be unveiled, delighting fans worldwide.

In response to this post, SNS platforms flooded with joyful fan reactions such as, "Rengoku-san... looking back over his shoulder!!!", "Kyōjurō is truly a looking-back beauty... they really know what they're doing," "Giyū-san is so cute I'm slain (Metsu)," "Seriously, the girls are way too cute, I want everything," "No but honestly, everyone's visuals are exploding so hard I think I might explode," "Hey, is everyone still breathing?", "Above all, I'm so happy to see everyone in kimonos," and "My wallet is crying so hard, seriously."

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