Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle
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| Directed by | Haruo Sotozaki |
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| Produced by | Akifumi Fujio Masanori Miyake Yūma Takahashi |
| Story by | Based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge |
| Starring | Natsuki Hanae Akari Kitō Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Hiro Shimono Takahiro Sakurai Akira Ishida |
| Music by | Yuki Kajiura Go Shiina |
| Cinematography | Yūichi Terao |
| Edited by | Manabu Kamino |
| Production company | Ufotable |
| Distributed by | Aniplex and Toho (Japan) Crunchyroll (through Sony Pictures Releasing; Worldwide) |
| Release date | 18 July 2025 (Japan) 12 September 2025 (United States) |
| Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
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| Box office | $316.2 million |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (2025) is a Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the Infinity Castle arc of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga. It is a direct sequel to Season 4 of the anime and follows earlier films like Mugen Train (2020), To the Swordsmith Village (2023), and To the Hashira Training (2024). Unlike the last two compilation films, Infinity Castle is a full-length trilogy because of the arc’s long and dramatic story. The first film, officially titled Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns, was released in Japan on July 18, 2025, by Aniplex and Toho, and later worldwide by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures. The movie became a massive box-office hit, earning $316 million in just 38 days, breaking multiple records, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan, and ranking as the third highest-grossing film in the country’s history.[1]
Plot
After escaping Kagaya Ubuyashiki’s trap and defeating Tamayo, Muzan Kibutsuji retreats into the Infinity Castle and traps the Demon Slayer Corps inside. The Demon Slayers are separated, each facing powerful demons while trying to find Muzan. Kagaya’s son Kiriya, with his sisters Kuina and Kanata, helps guide the Corps by mapping the castle using Kasugai crows, while former Hashiras Tengen Uzui and Shinjuro Rengoku stand guard.
Shinobu Kocho confronts Upper Rank Two, Doma, who had killed her sister Kanae. Despite using poisons, Shinobu fails as Doma becomes immune and kills her. Her adoptive sister Kanao arrives too late and takes over the fight, while Shinobu’s death is announced to the Corps.
Zenitsu Agatsuma faces his former senior, Kaigaku, now Upper Rank Six. Angry at Kaigaku’s betrayal that drove their master to suicide, Zenitsu uses his self-created seventh Thunder Breathing form to defeat him before collapsing. He briefly meets his late master in the afterlife, who tells him he was always proud. Yushiro, in disguise, rescues him. Meanwhile, Nezuko takes a drug made by Shinobu and Tamayo to regain her humanity and is cared for by Sakonji Urokodaki.
Tanjiro Kamado and Giyu Tomioka battle Upper Rank Three, Akaza. Even after Giyu unlocks his mark, Akaza overwhelms them. Tanjiro recalls his father’s fighting style and Inosuke’s senses, unlocking the Transparent World and Selfless State, allowing him to behead Akaza.
Akaza then remembers his tragic past as Hakuji, a boy who turned to crime to support his sick father. After losing his fiancée Koyuki and her father to poisoning, he slaughtered a dojo in rage and was later turned into a demon by Muzan. Regaining his humanity, Akaza chooses to destroy himself, smiling as he reunites with Koyuki in the afterlife. Tanjiro and Giyu collapse from exhaustion as the Kasugai crows announce their victory.
Elsewhere, Kokushibo and Doma sense Akaza’s death, while Nakime alters the castle’s layout to confuse the Demon Slayers. Muzan traps Tamayo in his flesh, believing his victory is certain.
Voice Cast
List of Demon Slayer: Voice Cast[2]
| Character | Japanese | English |
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| Tanjiro Kamado (竈門 炭治郎, Kamado Tanjirō) | Natsuki Hanae | Zach Aguilar |
| Nezuko Kamado (竈門 禰豆子, Kamado Nezuko) | Akari Kitō | Abby Trott |
| Zenitsu Agatsuma (我妻 善逸, Agatsuma Zenitsu) | Hiro Shimono | Aleks Le |
| Inosuke Hashibira (嘴平 伊之助, Hashibira Inosuke) | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka | Bryce Papenbrook |
| Kanao Tsuyuri (栗花落 カナヲ, Tsuyuri Kanao) | Reina Ueda | Brianna Knickerbocker |
| Genya Shinazugawa (不死川 玄弥, Shinazugawa Genya) | Nobuhiko Okamoto | Zeno Robinson |
| Giyu Tomioka (富岡 義勇, Tomioka Giyū) | Takahiro Sakurai | Johnny Yong Bosch |
| Tengen Uzui (宇髄 天元, Uzui Tengen) | Katsuyuki Konishi | Ray Chase |
| Muichiro Tokito (時透 無一郎, Tokitō Muichirō) | Kengo Kawanishi | Griffin Burns |
| Shinobu Kocho (胡蝶 しのぶ, Kochō Shinobu) | Saori Hayami | Erika Harlacher |
| Obanai Iguro (伊黒 小芭内, Iguro Obanai) | Kenichi Suzumura | Erik Scott Kimerer |
| Sanemi Shinazugawa (不死川 実弥, Shinazugawa Sanemi) | Tomokazu Seki | Kaiji Tang |
| Mitsuri Kanroji (甘露寺 蜜璃, Kanroji Mitsuri) | Kana Hanazawa | Kira Buckland |
| Gyomei Himejima (悲鳴嶼 行冥, Himejima Gyōmei) | Tomokazu Sugita | Crispin Freeman |
| Doma / Upper Rank 2 (童磨, Dōma) | Mamoru Miyano | Stephen Fu |
| Akaza / Upper Rank 3 (猗窩座, Akaza) | Akira Ishida | Lucien Dodge |
| Kaigaku / Upper Rank 6 (獪岳, Kaigaku) | Yoshimasa Hosoya | Alejandro Saab |
| Keizo (慶蔵, Keizō) | Yuichi Nakamura | Channing Tatum |
| Koyuki (恋雪, Koyuki) | Lynn | Rebecca Wang |
Production
Soundtrack
The film’s music was composed by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina, who had also worked on the anime series and the previous three films. The main theme songs are “Taiyō ga Noboranai Sekai” (太陽が昇らない世界; A World Where the Sun Never Rises) performed by Aimer, and “Zankoku no Yoru ni Kagayake” (残酷な夜に輝け; Shine in the Cruel Night) performed by LiSA.[3]
Release
Theatrical
The first film was released in Japan by Aniplex and Toho on July 18, 2025, across 443 theaters. For international markets, it was distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing International under Crunchyroll. The rollout dates included:
- August 8, 2025: Taiwan
- August 12, 2025: Thailand
- August 14, 2025: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Laos[4]
- August 15, 2025: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam
- August 20, 2025: Philippines
- August 22, 2025: South Korea
- September 11, 2025: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, several European, Middle Eastern, and South American countries
- September 12, 2025: India, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Turkey, and other regions
- September 17, 2025: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, French-speaking Africa, Switzerland (French)
- September 18, 2025: Germany, Austria, Moldova, Switzerland (German)[5]
Marketing
To promote the film, Ufotable collaborated with Major League Baseball, creating a short movie narrated by Hōchū Ōtsuka (voice of Sakonji Urokodaki). It highlighted both the history of baseball and the Demon Slayer series, and was shown at the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs opening game in Tokyo on March 18, 2025.[6] On April 4, 2025, Toho also released an edited recap version of the entire series in Japanese theaters.[7] Later, on June 28, 2025, the film’s official main trailer was revealed during a Fuji TV broadcast in Japan, gaining over 40 million views in just 24 hours across social media platforms.[8]
Reception
Box office
The film opened with record-breaking success in Japan. On its first day, it earned ¥1.64 billion (US$11.11 million) from 1.15 million viewers, making it the biggest opening day in Japanese box office history.[9]
On its second day, it grossed ¥1.84 billion (US$12.47 million) from 1.26 million viewers. On the third day, it earned ¥2.03 billion (US$13.76 million) from 1.42 million viewers, setting a new single-day record in Japan.[9][10][11]
In its first three days, the film made ¥5.52 billion (US$37.42 million) from 3.84 million viewers, becoming the biggest opening weekend ever in Japan.
On its fourth day, a public holiday, it earned ¥1.79 billion (US$12.13 million) with 1.32 million tickets sold, bringing the four-day total to ¥7.31 billion (US$49.55 million) and 5.16 million viewers. This made it the second-highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan, behind Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback.[9][12]
Within eight days, the film crossed ¥10 billion (US$71 million) with 7.5 million tickets sold, becoming the fastest film in Japan to reach that milestone, beating Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.[13]
After 34 days, its worldwide earnings reached US$203.69 million.
Box Office Collection
| Date | Day | Collection (¥ / US$) | Admissions (Tickets Sold) | Notes |
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| July 18, 2025 | Day 1 | ¥1.64 billion (US$11.11 million) | 1.15 million | Highest opening day gross in Japanese box office history |
| July 19, 2025 | Day 2 | ¥1.84 billion (US$12.47 million) | 1.26 million | — |
| July 20, 2025 | Day 3 | ¥2.03 billion (US$13.76 million) | 1.42 million | New record for highest single-day box office revenue in Japan |
| July 18–20, 2025 | First 3 Days | ¥5.52 billion (US$37.42 million) | 3.84 million | Biggest opening weekend of all time in Japanese cinema |
| July 21, 2025 | Day 4 | ¥1.79 billion (US$12.13 million) | 1.32 million (Total: 5.16 million) | Public holiday; four-day total ¥7.31 billion (US$49.55 million), second-highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan (behind Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback) |
| July 25, 2025 | Day 8 | ¥10 billion+ (US$71.0 million) | 7.5 million | Fastest film in Japan to reach ¥10B, breaking Demon Slayer: Mugen Train record |
| August 21, 2025 | Day 34 | — | — | Worldwide total: US$203.69 million |
External links
- [IMDb link or Official Website if available]
References
- ↑ 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Movie Trilogy: What You Need To Know About the Anime's Grand Finale, by Dyah Ayu Larasati . In Collider (2024-07-01) . Retrieved 2025-03-22
- ↑ スタッフ/キャスト｜劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 公式サイト , Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable . Retrieved March 6, 2025
- ↑ 1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film's New Trailer Reveals Theme Song Artists Aimer, LiSA, by Egan Loo . In Anime News Network (June 28, 2025) . Retrieved June 29, 2025
- ↑ Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle | TGV Cinemas – 14 Aug 2025 . In www.tgv.com.my . Retrieved 2025-07-21
- ↑ Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie International Release Dates Announced , Crunchyroll (March 6, 2025) . Retrieved March 6, 2025
- ↑ MLB Partnered With 'Demon Slayer' to Produce Epic Anime Trailer for Tokyo Series . In Authentic Brands Group (March 6, 2025) . Retrieved March 6, 2025
- ↑ 4月4日(金)より『鬼滅シアター -「鬼滅の刃」特別編集版 劇場上映-』を開催決定！ , Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable (March 6, 2025) . Retrieved March 1, 2025
- ↑ New Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trailer Exceeds 40 Million Views in Under 24 Hours, by Marko Jovanovic . In Anime Corner (June 29, 2025) . Retrieved June 29, 2025
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Breaks 3 Japan Box Office Opening Weekend Records, by Daryl Harding . In Crunchyroll (2025-07-22) . Retrieved 2025-07-26
- ↑ Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Opens at No.1, by Mikikazu Komatsu . In Crunchyroll (2025-07-23) . Retrieved 2025-07-26
- ↑ 'Demon Slayer' movie slashes its own box office records, by Matt Schley . In The Japan Times (2025-07-25) . Retrieved 2025-07-26
- ↑ 1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Opens at #1, Toi-san Anime Film Debuts at #7, by Adriana Hazra . In Anime News Network (2025-07-24) . Retrieved 2025-07-26
- ↑ Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Breaks Records in 10 Days . In Oricon (2025-07-27) . Retrieved 2025-07-27