While it might be a surprise to some, it was something probably many fans of the Demon Slayer anime have been expecting for quite some time now, especially after the unprecedented and all kinds of record-breaking success that the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train film enjoyed.
Demon Slayer Anime’s Infinity Castle Arc to be Adapted into a Trilogy.
According to some very concrete leaks and an official mishap from Jump’s Merchandise website, we can now very confidently say that the beloved anime series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is set to conclude its spectacular journey with a trilogy of movies, adapting the final and highly anticipated “Infinity Castle Arc.”
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Here's a look at the 'merchandise fan' that reveals the production of the new movie trilogy.
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The information surrounding the anime adaptation of Demon Slayer’s Final Arc has apparently leaked from the visitor giveaways from Jump Victory Carnival’s website, and while it has since been swiftly removed, it has fueled a huge uproar of speculation and excitement amongst anime fans.
Loading ...Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc Movies Come on the Back of Mugen Train Success.
The decision to adapt the climax of the Demon Slayer anime into movies comes on the back of the success of the Mugen Train film in 2020, which went on to gross over $507 million at the Global Box Office, becoming the Highest-Grossing Japanese Film of All Time.
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The film even broke records for DVD and Blu-ray sales as it became the Third Best-Selling Anime Film on Home Media, only behind Ghibli’s Spirited Away and Totoro, selling over 1.67 million copies.
The Demon Slayer manga and anime are both a cultural phenomenon in Japan, and it really shows in both the medium’s commercial performances. In February 2019, before the premiere of the anime, the manga series had over 3.5 million copies in circulation, and by February 2021, a few months after the Japan release of the Mugen Train feature film, the manga series had already crossed over an insane 150 million copies in circulation.
The viewership on Traditional TV for the anime also remains hugely impressive. Demon Slayer Season 4, which premiered last month, achieved a mighty viewership of 14.7 million with its first episode, scoring an individual rating of 11.7% in Japan with Live and 7 Days of DVR Viewing.
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The anime was also the Second Most-Watched TV Show in Japan during the week of its premiere, which is no small feat for an anime.
While much is not yet known about the big-screen adaptations for the finale of Demon Slayer, fans have gotten plenty of taste of the hit Shonen Jump anime on the big screens with both Swordsmith Village Arc and Hashira Training Arc’s Special Premiere Movies Grossing Over $60 million globally. And if the fans have shown this level of excitement for the premiere movies, the hype and craze for its most spectacular and action-packed arc is probably something we can’t fathom just yet.
This decision marks a departure from the traditional television format that fans have grown accustomed to, but the kind of work Ufotable has delivered with the animation and the production of the series is just absolutely next level and is something that fans should get to experience on the big screen, and thankfully they will.
Known for its stunning animation, emotionally resonant storytelling, and compelling characters, “Demon Slayer” has captivated audiences worldwide since its premiere. The decision to adapt the climactic “Infinity Castle Arc” as a trilogy of movies suggests a commitment to delivering a fitting conclusion that matches the epic scale and intensity of the series.
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And it certainly seems like the right decision; the climax of Demon Slayer is sure to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience that we anime fans long for on the biggest of screens, and one can only imagine how Ufotable will level up their game for the final three movies. There is not a shred of doubt that this fandom will be seated for it.
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