In 2020, not much new came to the cinemas due to the pandemic. That was probably the reason why Demon Slayer – The Movie: Mugen Train, the first anime film in the popular Demon Slayer series, took off so well.
The animated fantasy adventure didn’t just become… most successful anime film of all timebut also the greatest Japanese film ever and even represented Spirited Away and Your Name. – Yesterday, today and forever in the shadows. Two more films followed last year and this year, but that wasn’t all.
Demon Slayer produced the most successful anime film – the trilogy will continue in 2025
From 2025 it will be a new one Demon Slayer trilogy give that with Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle should begin. According to Crunchyroll, it will be about the decisive battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demonic leader Muzan Kibutsuji. The showdown will take place in the aforementioned Infinity Castle – and here is even the first teaser trailer:
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Trailer (English) HD
As always, the story goes back to the characters of mangaka Koyoharu Gotoge, whose Demon Slayer manga has been one of the biggest hits in the Japanese comic medium since 2019. The focus is on the courageous Tanjiro Kamadao, whose family is killed by demons during the Taisho period. Now he hunts her down and tries to save his sister from the fate of turning into a demon herself.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will once again be directed by director Haruo Sotozaki under the umbrella of Ufotable. With one Release 2025 can also be expected in Germany thanks to Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
All other entries in the Demon Slayer franchise are also available on the anime streamer Crunchyroll.