May 9 will be a significant day. For fans of Demon Slayer,

Fans of Demon Slayer, mark your calendars because May 9, 2025, is looking to be a significant day for the franchise. Fans in Japan and abroad can expect to have a memorable time during the forthcoming weekend’s immersive live events and special movie screenings.

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is being re-released theatrically.

The Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc will make a brief five-week comeback to Japanese theatres on May 9. Fans may enjoy the movie with improved sound and images thanks to this special re-release, which includes a 4K remaster. A new trailer for the upcoming Infinity Castle Arc, which offers a preview of the story’s next chapter, will also be shown during the screening.

Live Orchestra Performance: Hashira Training Arc’s Kimetsu no So

“Kimetsu no So – Hashira Training Arc” is the title of the live symphonic concert that the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Hirofumi Kurita, will provide at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall on May 3. Fans may relive significant events from the Hashira Training Arc in a cinematic environment at this immersive performance, which blends live music with anime material shown on a huge screen.

Live Voice Acting Performance: Hashira Training Arc’s Kimetsu no Utage

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The Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall will host a one-night-only live voice acting event called “Kimetsu no Utage – Hashira Training Arc” on May 4. Key scenes from the Hashira Training Arc will be performed by the primary voice cast, which includes Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), and Saori Hayami (Shinobu Kocho).

Collaboration between Nijigen no Mori and Demon Slayer

The Nijigen no Mori anime park in Hyogo Prefecture is hosting a joint event with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba from March 15 to December 14, 2025. There are two themed experiences at the event:
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Night stroll: The Path to the Infinite Castle is a 1.2-kilometer forest stroll that takes place at night and uses projection mapping and other techniques to make the anime’s setting come to life. In order to acquire information for the impending war against Kibutsuji Muzan, participants can reenact skirmishes between Tanjiro Kamado and the Hashira.Mystery Solving Walk: Flower-Falling Village and Phantom Demon Tour: During the day, attendees can play a mystery game while exploring a space adorned with character panels that are unique to Nijigen no Mori and have original graphics by ufotable.

Infinity Castle Arc’s worldwide release

International viewers can anticipate the release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle later this year, but May 9 is a big day for Japanese fans. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Releasing will release the movie overseas, with a July 18, 2025, Japanese premiere planned. The movie will be the first of a planned three-part film series and will be released in 443 theatres across Japan.

Events Featuring Live Orchestra and Voice Acting

The Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Japan will host two unique live events in the run-up to May 9. Kimetsu no So: Hashira Training Arc, a live symphonic performance with anime footage projected on a giant screen, will be performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra on May 3. A live reading and voice acting performance by the main cast will highlight significant events from the Hashira Training Arc during the Kimetsu no Utage – Hashira Training Arc stage event on May 4. These gatherings give fans an immersive experience by bringing the Demon Slayer universe to life through voice acting and live music.

Experience the Immersion Demon Slayer at Nijigen no Mori

The Demon Slayer partnership event at Nijigen no Mori in Awaji City, Japan, is scheduled to run through December 14, 2025, for those looking for a more hands-on experience. There are two distinctive experiences during this event:
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A 1.2-kilometer nocturnal stroll through a forest trail, “The Path to the Infinite Castle” allows visitors to see the anime’s world as it has been re-created with projection mapping and other methods.
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A daytime puzzle-solving game called Mystery Solving Walk: Flower-Falling Village and Phantom Demon Tour is situated in a space that is embellished with character panels that showcase unique artwork created by ufotable.