The world of anime is buzzing with excitement as Crunchyroll announces the highly anticipated release of the final arc of Demon Slayer in a theatrical trilogy.
The Announcement That Shook the Anime World
Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, has acquired the rights to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, a trilogy of films that will debut globally. This announcement has sent waves of excitement through the anime community, with fans eagerly awaiting the final chapter of this beloved series. Although release dates have yet to be disclosed, the anticipation is clear, and fans are counting down the days until they can witness the grand finale on the big screen.
The decision to release the final arc as a trilogy is a testament to the series’ massive popularity and the creators’ commitment to delivering a cinematic experience that does justice to the story’s ending. With Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment in charge, fans can expect top-notch distribution and accessibility worldwide, excluding some Asian territories and Japan.
Bringing It Back To The Beginning
Since its debut, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba immediately attracted audiences, becoming one of the most admired anime series in recent years. The story is based on Gotoge Koyoharu’s comic series, which was published by Shueisha’s Jump Comics section. Now, the series has connected with millions of fans worldwide. The comic book series consists of 23 volumes and has sold over 150 million copies, showing its worldwide popularity.
“’Demon Slayer’ has been a phenomenal franchise, and we at Crunchyroll are delighted to have been a part of it from the beginning…Crunchyroll is thrilled to be able to bring this trilogy of films to fans, on the big screen, and it promises to be one of the truly epic and consequential pop cultural events of our time when it hits theaters”.
– Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll.
The Success of Demon Slayer on the Big Screen
The theatrical releases of Demon Slayer have been nothing short of phenomenal, achieving both commercial and fan success. Mugen Train holds the record as the highest-grossing anime movie of all time and the highest-grossing Japanese film at the global box office, earning over $500 million to date. It also ranks as the second-highest grossing anime film in U.S. box office history.
The following films, To the Swordsmith Village and To the Hashira Training, continued this trend, drawing audiences worldwide and solidifying Demon Slayer as a powerhouse in the anime industry. With the upcoming trilogy, fans can expect an equally thrilling and visually stunning experience that will bring the story to its epic ending.
