🔥 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & What to Expect from the Epic Theatrical Finale

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – The Final Battle Begins This July

Mark your calendars, Demon Slayer fans — the war against Muzan Kibutsuji begins this summer. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle hits theaters in Japan on July 18, 2025, kicking off the climactic final arc of the beloved anime. International releases will roll out starting in August, with U.S. and global dates set for September 12.

Produced by Ufotable and directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Infinity Castle is no compilation film — it's a full-scale cinematic adaptation of one of the most emotional and action-packed arcs in the Kimetsu no Yaiba saga. For the first time since Mugen Train, fans will get a movie that truly moves the story forward.

🌀 Story: Enter the Castle of No Return

Tanjiro Kamado has come a long way—from a humble coal-seller to one of the Demon Slayer Corps' fiercest warriors. Now, alongside his sister Nezuko, and comrades Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the elite Hashira, Tanjiro prepares for the ultimate showdown.

After intense Hashira Training, the unthinkable happens: Muzan Kibutsuji, the king of demons, launches a direct assault on the Ubuyashiki Estate. The result? Tanjiro and the Hashira are plunged into the Infinity Castle, a nightmarish stronghold that distorts space and reality, setting the stage for the final war between demons and humans.

🔥 An Ensemble Ready for War

The film features the franchise’s iconic voice cast:

• Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado

• Akari Kitō as Nezuko Kamado

• Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma

• Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira

• Saori Hayami, Kengo Kawanishi, Kana Hanazawa, and others reprise their roles as the mighty Hashira

With new visuals, expanded battles, and heartbreaking moments adapted directly from the manga, the Infinity Castle arc promises to be an emotional rollercoaster that fans will not want to miss.

🌍 Global Release Schedule

• Japan: July 18, 2025

• Southeast Asia: August 14–20

• United States, UK, India & more: September 12

• Europe (France, Germany, Switzerland): September 17–18

The film will be distributed globally by Aniplex, Toho, and Crunchyroll via Sony Pictures Releasing, ensuring the cinematic experience reaches audiences across over 90 countries.

🏯 Why Infinity Castle Is Different

Unlike the last few Demon Slayer theatrical releases, which were recap-style, Infinity Castle is the first part of a three-movie finale, fully dedicated to adapting the final manga arc. It continues where the Hashira Training arc left off, with high stakes, major character moments, and long-awaited confrontations.

💬 Final Thoughts

If you’ve followed Tanjiro’s journey from tragedy to triumph, Infinity Castle is the beginning of the end you’ve been waiting for. With world-class animation, heart-stopping battles, and emotional depth, this summer’s theatrical release marks a monumental moment in anime cinema.

Prepare yourself. The demons are waiting.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle arrives July 18 in Japan — and soon, everywhere else.