The next chapter of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba explodes onto the big screen with a global event to promote the newest season of the popular anime series.
Crunchyroll and Aniplex have partnered to bring Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- to Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas locations across Canada starting Friday, 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.
For fans outside of Canada, here is the full worldwide release schedule provided by Crunchyroll.
February 21st
- Malta
February 22nd
- Albania
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Lithuania
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Portugal
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Switzerland (Italian-speaking)
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
February 23rd
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Finland
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Luxembourg
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
- South Africa
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States
February 24th
- Estonia
- France (note: two-day event screening)
- Switzerland (French-speaking)
- Select countries in French-speaking Africa
February 27th
- Austria
- Germany
- Switzerland (German-speaking)
In addition, select global cities will host a special premiere night with select Japanese voice cast members.
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
- Regal Union Square in New York City, New York, United States – Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono
February 11th, 2024
- Seoul, South Korea – Kengo Kawanishi, Kana Hanazawa
February 13th, 2024
- UCI Kinowelt Colosseum in Berlin, Germany
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 19th, 2024
- Cinemark El Dorado in São Paulo, Brazil
February 24th, 2024
- UGC Normandie in Paris, France – Natsuki Hanae, producer Yuma Takahashi, and singer milet
- Taipei, Taiwan – Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Saori Hayami
February 25th, 2024
- BFI IMAX in London, United Kingdom – Natsuki Hanae
- Hong Kong, China – Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Saori Hayami
A similar promotion was held in spring 2023 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 broadcasting in spring 2024 and stream on Crunchyroll.
Source: Crunchyroll press release
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