Crunchyroll has announced international theatrical dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-, bringing Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps back to the big screen in a global theatrical event starting on February 21.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will allow fans to revisit the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc in theaters for the first time, while getting a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one extra-sized blockbuster experience.
The screening event will be distributed in North American theaters, including in IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs), starting on February 23 by Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Global theatrical release dates include:
- February 21: Malta
- February 22: 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 23: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
- February 24: Estonia, France (note: two-day event screening), Switzerland (French-speaking), and select countries in French-speaking Africa
- February 27: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)
- Additional territories’ theatrical dates, including India, to be announced soon.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature “A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light” (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu, as well as Nezuko’s triumph over the sun. Seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an episode never before seen by audiences.
As previously announced, fans will also have an opportunity to attend special advanced fan screenings as part of a global World Tour, including select cities in Crunchyroll/Sony Picture Entertainment territories. A list of these territories and dates follows; unless otherwise noted, ticket-on-sale dates to be announced soon. For a list of all participating cities worldwide, please visit this link.
- February 10: New York City, New York | Regal Union Square
- Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono & producer Yuma Takahashi
- February 13: Berlin, Germany | UCI Kinowelt Colosseum
- February 17: Mexico City, Mexico | Location to be announced
- Special Guests: Takahiro Sakurai, Kengo Kawanishi & producer Yuma Takahashi
- February 19: São Paulo, Brazil | Cinemark El Dorado
- February 24: Paris, France | UGC Normandie
- Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, producer Yuma Takahashi, featuring a musical performance by milet
- February 25: London, United Kingdom | BFI IMAX
- Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae & producer Yuma Takahashi
- An India World Tour stop date/location will be announced soon.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.
The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. In April 2019, the television anime series Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- first premiered with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the release of the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the television series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from October 2021, and the Swordsmith Village Arc from April 2023.
Hashira Training Arcis directed by Haruo Sotozaki from a screenplay by ufotable; Akira Matsushima is character designer and chief animation director. The episodes are produced by ufotable, featuring additional character design by Miyuki Sato, Yoko Kajiyama and Mika Kikuchi, art direction by Koji Eto and music by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina.
