At CCXP 2024, anime fans were treated to an exciting wave of announcements for 2025, headlined by a fresh trailer for the upcoming Demon Slayer film, which will tackle the series’ climactic final arc. During the event on December 8th at the Thunder Stage, voice actors Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito), and Brazilian voice actor Daniel Figueira (Tanjiro Kamado) shared a first look at Infinity Castle with eager fans.
While the trailer offers a glimpse into what’s ahead, an official release date hasn’t been set beyond a general 2025 timeframe. That said, it’s confirmed that Infinity Castle will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Entertainment, ensuring it reaches viewers across the globe.
The trailer kicks off with a captivating black-and-white scene of Muzan, delivering his iconic monologue reflecting on the concepts of eternity and immortality. It then transitions into a breathtaking highlight reel of memorable moments from the anime’s previous season, emphasizing the enduring spirit and strength of humanity in the face of overwhelming odds. One of the standout moments includes the descent into the Infinity Castle, a sequence first hinted at at the end of the Hashira Training Arc.
Ufotable’s signature animation style steals the show, blending stunning visuals with seamless action and emotion. This trailer has quickly become one of the most exciting reveals from Crunchyroll at CCXP 2024, leaving fans eager for what comes next.
The Infinity Castle Arc: The Final Battle for the Demon Slayer Corps Against Muzan
Demon Slayer, based on Koyoharu Gotoge’s original manga, is widely regarded as one of Weekly Shonen Jump’s most legendary and successful releases. By 2020, it had already brought in an impressive $8.75 billion in revenue, and by 2021, its global circulation had soared past 150 million copies. The series is celebrated for its distinctive art style, memorable characters, and breathtaking action scenes, all of which have solidified its reputation as a cultural phenomenon spanning multiple generations. While at first glance it might appear to fit the mold of a classic shonen action story, Demon Slayer stands out thanks to its deeply emotional storytelling, unwavering passion, and complex themes that push it far beyond the typical shonen narrative.
Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who loses his family in a demon attack, with only his sister Nezuko surviving—though she is turned into a demon. Determined to avenge his family and find a cure for Nezuko, Tanjiro embarks on a dangerous journey. Along the way, he joins forces with other demon slayers and the Hashira, elite warriors battling Muzan, the most powerful demon.
You can stream Demon Slayer in subbed or dubbed formats on Crunchyroll. The latest season, Season 4: The Hashira Training Arc, continues the story. The manga is available in English through Viz Media.
When is the Release Date for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1?
The creators have officially revealed that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will make its way to theaters in 2025. However, the exact release date has yet to be confirmed.
Which Demon Slayer Corps Members Entered the Infinity Castle, and Who Remains Behind?
After Muzan killed Kagaya and his family, he found himself cornered. Just as the Demon Slayer Corps prepared to launch an attack, Muzan created a portal to what he refers to as hell—the Infinity Castle. This castle has the ability to shift its layout at will, controlled by Nakime, who holds the power to alter its structure as she desires, making it even more challenging to defeat him. Notably, Nakime is the fourth strongest demon, part of the Upper Four along with Akaza (who killed the Flame Hashira Shinjuro Rengoku), Doma (whose full strength remains to be explored), and the most enigmatic of the group, Upper Rank 1, Kokushibo.
During their attempt to confront Muzan, Tanjiro, along with the Hashira—including Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa, Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro, Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka, Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima, and Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito—were all pulled into the Infinity Castle after Muzan opened a portal. Meanwhile, Zenitsu and Inosuke, still in training, remained outside the castle. Nezuko is under protection but has shown time and again that she won’t back down when it comes to her brother. This raises the question: Which crow is making its way through the chaos, and to whom does it belong? Infinity Castle has certainly set the stage for an unforgettable and epic conclusion.