Calling Infinity Castle the most anticipated anime release of 2025 almost doesn’t do it justice. The record-breaking success of the Mugen Train arc was already a landmark achievement, but fans are expecting Infinity Castle to leave that milestone far behind. Not only is this the second Demon Slayer movie—enough to pack theaters on its own—it also marks the beginning of an epic trilogy that will conclude the anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge’s beloved manga. Infinity Castle arrives in U.S. theaters on September 12th.
Demon Slayer Expands with Another Major Adaptation
Demon Slayer is set to dominate theaters this summer with the highly anticipated Infinity Castle film. Based on Gotouge’s smash-hit manga, the series has become one of the most successful anime franchises of all time. Its first feature film, Mugen Train, released in 2020, still holds the title of the highest-grossing anime movie ever made, while the series continues to thrive on streaming giants like Crunchyroll and Netflix. But just like Tanjiro’s relentless determination, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down, with yet another adaptation arriving this year.
Fans will have no shortage of Demon Slayer content to dive into. This summer has already brought a 4K theatrical rerelease of Mugen Train, a free full-series stream on YouTube, and an onslaught of updates from the official Demon Slayer X (Twitter) account for more than 50 days straight. To top it off, a brand-new novelization is set to release alongside the film.
In celebration of Infinity Castle premiering in Japanese theaters on July 18th, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Movie 1 – Akaza’s Return will hit shelves in Japan on July 22nd. Written by Aya Yajima, this novel will reimagine the first part of the Infinity Castle arc in lush prose across more than 240 pages, complete with four full-color illustrations.
This isn’t Yajima’s first foray into the world of Demon Slayer novels. She previously penned three adaptations, starting with The Flower of Happiness in 2019, which explored Tanjiro and Zenitsu’s early lives before joining the Demon Slayer Corps.
The official synopsis for the new novel reads:
“Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki estate, headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps. Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to protect their master, but they are suddenly cast into a mysterious space by Muzan’s power. Where they land is none other than the demons’ stronghold, Infinity Castle. Thus, the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons begins.”
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