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83 days until the premiere of "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle"!

Prepare for the epic finale! A new visual of Genya Shinazugawa shortens the wait for the first film in the "Infinity Castle" trilogy. Learn more about the upcoming battle and other highlights for "Demon Slayer" fans.

Anticipation is building as "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Movie 1" premieres in Japan in just 83 days, on July 18th. To celebrate the countdown, a new visual has been released, featuring Genya Shinazugawa against the ominous backdrop of the Infinity Castle. This image joins a series of countdown visuals that have already showcased Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, and Kanao Tsuyuri.

The Plot of "Infinity Castle Movie 1"

Crunchyroll summarizes the film's plot: The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, who joined the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. Together with his comrades Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira, he fought against numerous demons and encountered the Corps' high-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira. These included the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku in the Mugen Train, the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui in the Entertainment District, and the Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and the Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji in the Swordsmith Village.

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In the lead-up to the decisive battle against the demons, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps and the Hashira underwent a joint strength training program, the Hashira Training. Unexpectedly, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Estate. As the head of the Demon Corps is in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to headquarters, but are plunged into a mysterious dimension by Muzan Kibutsuji: the Infinity Castle, the fortress of the demons. Here, the battlefield is set for the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons.

Returning Voice Actors

For the final battle against Muzan and the Upper Moon Demons, all the familiar voice actors are returning. Featured on the main key visual are: Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado, Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira, Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado, Reina Ueda as Kanao Tsuyuri, Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka, Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito, Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho, Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji, Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro, Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa, Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Kokushibo, Ryotaro Okiayu as Doma, Akira Ishida as Akaza, Marina Inoue as Nakime, and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Kaigaku. Toshihiko Seki will once again voice Muzan Kibutsuji, but is not featured on the visual.

More "Demon Slayer" Highlights in 2025

The "Infinity Castle" film trilogy is just one part of an eventful year for the "Demon Slayer" franchise. Fans can look forward to the following:

[list][*] "Hinokami Chronicles 2", the sequel to the video game, will be officially released on August 1, 2025.[*] The fifth live stage adaptation will also launch that month.[*] The "Mugen Train" film returns to Japanese cinemas on May 9, 2025, with a special re-performance.[*] Special live orchestra and voice-acting events are also planned for May 2025.[/list]

Source: Demon Slayer Official X [1]

Conclusion

The release of the new Genya visual further fuels the excitement for the upcoming "Infinity Castle" film. With a wealth of "Demon Slayer" content coming in 2025, fans can look forward to an exciting year that brings the epic battle against Muzan Kibutsuji to life in various media formats.