TV anime "Blade of Demon's Destruction", swordsmith's village version, will start airing on TV in April 2023! The first episode will be a one-hour special! World tour screenings will be held from February 3 (Fri.)!

It has been decided that a new TV series, "Demon Slayer: The Village of the Swordsmith," will begin airing on Fuji Television stations nationwide in April 2023. In addition, it was announced that "World Tour Screening of 'Demon Slayer': Jogensen Gathering and Sword Forging Village" will be held from February 3, 2023 (Friday) as a new challenge leading from the "Yugaku-hen" to the "Katanagaji no Satohen.

The "Demon Slayer" anime is based on the manga by Yoseharu Goge (published by Shueisha Jump Comics) and produced by ufotable. Tanjiro Kamado, whose family was killed by demons, joins the "Demon Slayer Squad" and fights to turn his sister Priestess back to human. The TV anime "Tanjiro Kamado Tatsushi-hen" will air in April 2019, followed by the theatrical version "Infinity Train Arc" in October 2020, which was a huge hit, In December 2021, the TV anime "Yugaku-hen" will be broadcasted, and the production of "Katana-kaji no satohen" has also been decided.

⇒ Production of the TV anime "Demon Slayer" Sword Forging Village Arc has been decided! Visuals of Muichiro Tokitoru & Mitsuri Kanroji and PV of the production decision were released.

⇒Click here for the list of spring 2023 anime.

After the broadcast of "Demon Slayer" Infinity Train Arc Special Broadcast on Saturday, December 10, 2022, "Demon Slayer" Promotion Reel 2023" announced that a new series, "Demon Slayer" Sword Forging Village Arc, will start airing in April 2023 on Fuji TV stations nationwide. It was also announced that the "Demon Slayer" series will begin airing on Fuji Television Network in Japan from April 2023.
In addition, as a new challenge leading from the "Yuukaku-hen" to the "Toukaji no Satohen," a "World Tour Screening 'Demon Slayer' Sangen Gathering and Sword Forging Village" will be held from February 3, 2023 (Friday).

On the occasion of this announcement, the "Demon Slayer" promotional reel 2023, which features new footage from the "Village of the Sword Forge," has been released for your viewing pleasure.

Demon Slayer" Promotional Reel 2023

A new chapter has begun! In April 2023, "The Village of the Sword Forge" will begin airing on Fuji Television stations nationwide! The first episode is a one-hour special!

The TV anime "Demon Slayer" Sword Forging Village Arc," which depicts the new mission of Sumijiro and his friends, will begin airing on Fuji Television stations nationwide in April 2023. The first episode will be a one-hour special.

World Tour Screening of "Demon Slayer" will be held from February 3, 2023 (Friday)!

As a new challenge for the anime "Demon Slayer," which leads from the "Yugaku-hen" to the "Sword Forging Village," the "World Tour Screening of 'Demon Slayer': Jogen Gathering and Sword Forging Village" will be held.
The film will feature the first theatrical screening of episodes 10 and 11 of the "Yugaku-hen" (the story of a brothel), which have been the talk of the town for their fierce action scenes and heart-wrenching story, and the world premiere of the first episode of the new episode, "The Sword Forge's Village Arc.
And for the screening, the entire film footage was 4K up-converted to optimize it for viewing in movie theaters. In addition, the music of the entire film will be re-mixed to suit the theater environment. Enjoy a new theatrical experience.

Titled "World Tour Screening," the film will be sequentially screened in movie theaters in more than 80 countries and regions around the world, starting with its release in Japan on February 3, 2023 (Friday).
In Japan, the film will be released simultaneously in IMAX on February 3 (Fri.), the same day as the film's release, and will be shown in 418 theaters nationwide (regular version: 377 theaters + IMAX version: 41 theaters).

Stage Greeting Information

The film will tour around the world.

The stage greeting to be held in Japan is scheduled for February 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.), both days of which will be live viewing. Detailed information will be released at a later date, so please stay tuned for further updates.

1st: Tokyo
Feb. 4 (Sat) Speakers: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Hiro Shimono, Sadaki Matsuoka, Yuma Takahashi (host)
Feb. 5th (Sun) Speakers:Katsuyuki Konishi, Kengo Kawanishi, Kana Hanazawa, Yuma Takahashi (MC)

2nd: Los Angeles
February 18 (Sat) Speakers:Natsuki Hanae, Aimer, Yuma Takahashi
The film will be released in over 1,700 theaters in the U.S. from March 2023. English subtitled & dubbed versions will be shown simultaneously!

3rd: Paris
February 25 (Saturday)
Speaker:Yuma Takahashi

4th：Berlin
February 26 (Sun)
Speaker: Yuma Takahashi

5th:Mexico City
March 4 (Sat) Speaker:Natsuki Hanae

6th:Seoul
March 11 (Sat) Speaker:Akari Kito, Yuma Takahashi

7th:Taipei
March 19 (Sun)Speaker:Natsuki Hanae, Kengo Kawanishi, Kana Hanazawa, Yuma Takahashi
(*Honorific titles omitted)

Advance Ticket Information
Advance tickets for the movie will be on sale from December 24 (Sat.) at a discount.

The Mubicchiket card-type advance tickets are based on the key visuals newly drawn for the world tour screenings, and are available in two types: 【1】Yugaku version and 【2】Toukaji no Sato version.
For more information on theaters and ticket sales, please check the official website of the World Tour Screening.

In addition, bundle tickets will be available at Lawson. Information on this will be announced at a later date.

■Cinemas: Muvichiche Card-type Advance Tickets
Scheduled to go on sale from the theater OPEN on December 24 (Sat.).
*Please purchase at the theater counter. ( # )

■Muvichicke Online: Digital movie advance tickets
Scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 on Saturday, December 24, 2012

■Meijer: Muvichicke Card-type advance tickets (mail order)
Scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 on December 24 (Sat.)

No special offers for each. No special offers for each. Only advance tickets are available.
*There are two types of tickets: general tickets: 1,500 yen and junior tickets: 800 yen. Age range for advance tickets differs depending on the cinema. For details, contact the cinema you plan to see.
Other advance tickets will be announced as soon as they are determined.

Special website for "World Tour Screening of "Demon Slayer": Sangen Gathering and the Village of the Swordsmith" (Japanese only)
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(*4K DCP will be used for the screening, but depending on the theater environment, the film may be shown in 2K conversion.)

Kimetsu no Banquet" Infinity Train Arc will be released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 and "Kimetsu no Banquet" Yuukaku Arc will be released on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 on Blu-ray&DVD.
Jacket illustration newly drawn by ufotable and release announcement PV are now available!

The Blu-ray&DVD of "Kimetsu no Banquet" Infinity Train Arc and Youkaku Arc, which was held at the "Kimetsu Festival - Animation Anniversary" in April this year, is going to be released. In addition, information on store perks has also been released.

Product information

Kimetsu no Banquet - Infinity Train Arc
<Date of release>
February 22, 2023 (Wednesday)

<Price
Limited Edition (Blu-ray): List price: 7,700 yen (excluding tax: 7,000 yen)
Limited Edition (DVD): List Price: 6,600 yen (excluding tax: 6,000 yen)

＜Limited Edition bonus
Special three-sided box
Digi jacket newly drawn by Akira Matsushima, character designer
◆Audio commentary
　Cast: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Hiro Shimono, Tadashijo Matsuoka, Satoshi Hino
Reduced printed script (facsimile edition)
Special booklet
Special booklet
Character commercials commemorating the anniversary of the "Demon Slayer" anime [Tanjiro Kamado, Priestess Kamado, Zenitsuko Wagatsuma, Inosuke Zuidaira, Sakonji Rintaki, Makomori Rabbit, Yushiro Tamayo, Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Butterfly, Murata, Saneya Munashigawa] (15 seconds each)
　*Product extras and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Click here for Blu-ray & DVD information.
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Kimetsu no Banquet - Yuukaku-hen
<Release Date
March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)

<Price
Limited Edition (Blu-ray): List price 7,700 yen (excluding tax)
Limited Edition (DVD): List price ¥6,600 (excluding tax ¥6,000)

<Fully Limited Edition bonus
Special three-sided box
Digi jacket newly drawn by Akira Matsushima, character designer
Audio commentary
　Cast: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Hiro Shimono, Tadashi Matsuoka, Katsuyuki Konishi
Condensed printed script (facsimile edition)
Special booklet
Special booklet
Character commercials commemorating the anniversary of the anime "Demon Slayer" [Iguro Kobanai, Gyomei Kannyo, Yohya Sanyashiki, Kanawo Kurihanari, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo Terauchi, Sumi Nakahara, Naho Takada, Koutetsuzuka, Kyoujuro Purgatory, Uzumoto, Suma, Makiki, Hinatsuru, Muichiro Tokimoru, Mitsuri Kanroji] (15 seconds each), The first episode from the swordsmith village PV
　The special features and specifications of the products are subject to change without notice.

Click here for Blu-ray & DVD information.
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Kimetsu no Banquet - Infinity Train Arc" and "Kimetsu no Banquet - Yuukaku Arc" Blu-ray & DVD Release Announcement PV

March 11 (Sat.) and 12 (Sun.), 2023 "Demon Slayer" Orchestra Concert - Kimetsu no Kanade - Yuukaku-hen will be held!
Event key visuals newly drawn by ufotable are released! PV of the event announcement and visual release PV released!

The "Demon Slayer" Orchestra Concert - Kimetsu no Kanade - Yuukaku-hen" is going to be held.
Kimetsu no Kanade" is an event where the audience will be able to relive the story through the live orchestra performance and the full-length movie projected on the screen.

Applications for the first round of tickets will begin at 12:00 p.m. on December 18, 2022 (Sun.) for the "Fastest Advance Ticket Sales.
The CD "Demon Slayer" Orchestra Concert - Kimetsu no Kanade - Infinity Train" will be released on January 25 (Wed.), and the limited first pressing will include an application ticket (with serial number) for the second round of tickets.

Event information
Demon Slayer" Orchestra Concert - Kimetsu no Kanade - Yuukaku Hen
<Date and time
March 11 (Saturday)
Daytime performance】12:00 Doors open/13:00 Concert begins
Night Performance】17:00 Doors open/18:00 Concert begins

March 12 (Sun.)
Lunch time performance】11:00 Doors open/12:00 Concert begins
March 12 (Sun.) [Evening show] 16:00 Doors open/17:00 Concert begins

＜Venue
Pacifico Yokohama National Grand Hall

<Online streaming
March 12, 2023 (Sun.) 17:00 Concert begins
Live broadcast of the evening performance
Ticket details will be announced at a later date.

＜Tickets
S seats with bonus goods 11,000 yen
(Special prize: "A5 size character fine book with orchestra concert key visual")
S seats: 9,000 yen
A seats: 8,000 yen

＜Ticket sales schedule
Fastest advance ticket reservation (by lottery)
Sunday, December 18, 2022 12:00 - Tuesday, January 10, 2023 23:59
Pre-registration for "Demon Slayer" Orchestra Concert - Kimetsu no Kanade - Infinity Train" Limited First Edition CD (by lottery)
January 25, 2023 (Wed) 12:00 - February 5, 2023 (Sun) 23:59
Seven-Eleven advance registration (by lottery)
February 9, 2023 (Thu) 12:00 - February 12, 2023 (Sun) 23:59
General tickets (first-come-first-served)
Thursday, February 23, 2023 (National Holiday) 10:00 -

*Outline of the event and ticket sales schedule are subject to change without notice.
*Check the official website ( # ) for details.

Demon Slayer" Orchestra Concert - Kimetsu no Kanade - Yuukaku-hen Announcement PV

Demon Slayer" Orchestra Concert -Kimetsu no Kanade- Yuukaku-hen Key Visual Release PV

Kimetsu no Kanade" official website
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April 19, 2023 (Wed) "Anime "Demon Slayer" Infinity Train Arc Original Soundtrack" analog disc will be released!

An analog version of the "'Demon Slayer' Infinity Train Arc Original Soundtrack" scheduled for release on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, will be available for purchase. It will include 47 songs from the movie version by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina, the movie version theme song "Flame" movie size, the TV version opening theme "Dawn Star" TV size, and the TV version ending theme "White Silver" TV size, for a total of 50 songs on two DISC discs.

<Specifications
2 sets of 12inch vinyl records (33rpm)
Jacket newly drawn by Akira Matsushima (character design)
Super oversized pinup (1140mm(W) x 570mm(H))

Jacket and pinup are the same illustration as CD.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

<Sales website
ANIPLEx+ (Japanese only)
ufotable WEB SHOP
For more information, click here.
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Work information
TV Animation "Demon Slayer" Sword Forging Village

＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting will begin in April 2023 on Fuji Television Network.

＜Staff
Original story: Yoseharu Goge (Shueisha Jump Comics)
Director : Haruo Tonozaki
Character Design/ Chief Animation Director : Akira Matsushima
Script production : ufotable
Sub Character Design: Miyuki Sato, Yoko Kajiyama, Mika Kikuchi
Prop Design: Shoji Koyama
Art Director: Koji Eto
Director of Photography: Yuichi Terao
3D Director: Kazuki Nishiwaki
Color Design: Yuko Omae
Editing: Manabu Kamino
Music: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
Animation Production: ufotable

＜Cast
Tanjiro Kamado: Natsuki Hanae
Kamado Nezuko*: Akari Kito
Agatsuma Zenitsu: Hiro Shimono
Inosuke Hashibira : Teijo Matsuoka
Muichirou Tokitoru: Kengo Kawanishi
Mitsuri Kanroji : Kana Hanazawa

World Tour Screening of "Demon Slayer" - Sangen Gathering and Sword Forging Village

<Date and time
February 3, 2023 (Friday) Start of screening

<Staff> Original Story
Original Story：Yoseharu Goge (Shueisha JUMP Comics)
Director : Haruo Tonozaki
Character Design/ Chief Animation Director : Akira Matsushima
Script Production : ufotable
Sub Character Design: Miyuki Sato, Yoko Kajiyama, Mika Kikuchi
Prop Design: Shoji Koyama
Art Director: Koji Eto
Director of Photography: Yuichi Terao
3D Director: Kazuki Nishiwaki
Color Design: Yuko Omae
Editing: Manabu Kamino
Music: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
Animation Production: ufotable
Distributor: Toho, Aniplex

＜Cast
Tanjiro Kamado: Natsuki Hanae
Kamado Nezuko*: Akari Kito
Agatsuma Zenitsu: Hiro Shimono
Inosuke Hashibira: Teijo Matsuoka
Uzui Tengen: Katsuyuki Konishi
Muichirou Tokitoru: Kengo Kawanishi
Mitsuri Kanroji: Kana Hanazawa

The correct spelling of "禰豆子" is "ネ＋爾".

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