The Demon Slayer Corps are headed for a theatre near you! Early this morning, Aniplex shared a four-minute-long teaser video on YouTube announcing a new world tour for the upcoming Hashira Training Arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime kicking off on February 23rd, 2024.
Two hour-long episodes will comprise the theatrical event — Swordsmith Village Arc Episode 11: A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light; and the untitled the first episode of the Hashira Training Arc. Fans will have a choice to watch the demon slaying action in 4K or the immersive IMAX.
Select cities around the world will also get a special screening of the two-episode movie, complete with guest appearances by the Japanese main cast.
- Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
- Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado
- Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa
- Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui
- 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
- Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima
- Toshihiko Seki as Muzan Kibutsuji
February 2nd, 2024
- Tokyo, Japan – Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Nobuhiko Okamoto
February 3rd, 2024
- Tokyo, Japan – Takahiro Sakurai, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kengo Kawanishi, Saori Hayami, Kana Hanazawa, Kenichi Suzumura, Toshihiko Seki, Tomokazu Sugita
February 10th, 2024
- New York City, United States – Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono
February 11th, 2024
- Seoul, South Korea – Kengo Kawanishi, Kana Hanazawa
February 15th, 2024
- Mexico City, Mexico – Takahiro Sakurai, Kengo Kawanishi
February 17th, 2024
- Singapore – Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito
February 18th, 2024
- Jakarta, Indonesia – Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito
February 24th, 2024
- Paris, France – Natsuki Hanae
- Taipei, Taiwan – Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Saori Hayami
February 25th, 2024
- London, United Kingdom – Natsuki Hanae
- Hong Kong, China – Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Saori Hayami
A similar promotion was held earlier this year by Crunchyroll for the Swordsmith Village Arc where the final two episodes of the Entertainment District Arc and the opening episode of the Swordsmith Village Arc were shown in cinemas around the world, including in Canada.
New episodes of the Hashira Training Arc will begin airing in spring 2024.
Both Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas will screen Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To The Hashira Training in locations across Canada starting February 23rd, 2024
Sources: Twitter/X, Cineplex, Landmark Cinemas
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