The “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Soen in Yokohama (JP: 鬼滅の奏宴)” event took place on May 3 and 4 at Pacifico Yokohama in Kanagawa, Japan, attracting approximately 13,000 attendees across both days. Official reports from the two-day event have arrived, unveiling new details about the highly anticipated Infinity Castle Arc from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime.

Orchestra, Stage Drama, and Star-Studded Voice Actor Lineup

On May 3, the fifth Demon Slayer orchestral concert titled “Demon Slayer Orchestra Concert: Kimetsu no So” focused on the Hashira Training Arc. Accompanied by anime footage on a large screen, the orchestra performed iconic tracks that enriched the emotional depth of the arc.

The following day featured “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Utage - Hashira Training Arc,” a stage event that combined live voice acting and an original reading drama. Returning after about a year, the show recreated the setting of the Ubuyashiki Estate, where voice actors Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui), Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito), Saori Hayami (Shinobu Kocho), Kana Hanazawa (Mitsuri Kanroji), Kenichi Suzumura (Obanai Iguro), Tomokazu Seki (Sanemi Shinazugawa), and Tomokazu Sugita (Gyomei Himejima) appeared on stage.

Adding to the excitement, surprise appearances by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Genya Shinazugawa), Satoshi Hino (Kyojuro Rengoku), Toshiyuki Morikawa (Kagaya Ubuyashiki), and Toshihiko Seki (Muzan Kibutsuji) left the audience in awe.

Live Performances by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE Electrify the Venue

Toward the end of the event, rock band MY FIRST STORY and legendary vocalist HYDE took the stage by surprise to perform the opening theme “Mugen” and the ending theme “Tokoshie” from the Hashira Training Arc. Their live vocals captivated the crowd, delivering an unforgettable moment for fans.

Infinity Castle Arc Teaser and Story Summary Unveiled

A major surprise followed the live performance: a brand-new teaser for the upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc movie, which is set to release on July 18. This teaser, featuring never-before-seen footage, will be exclusively screened at the end of the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc revival screenings starting May 9.

Story Summary of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc

Tanjiro Kamado, who joined the Demon Slayer Corps in hopes of saving his demon-turned sister Nezuko, fought alongside close allies Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira, growing stronger through numerous battles. He also shared fierce encounters with elite swordsmen known as the Hashira: Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku in the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui in the Entertainment District, and Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji in the Swordsmith Village.

As the Corps prepares for the final battle against demons, the Hashira and their comrades undergo intensive joint training. But their efforts are abruptly disrupted when Muzan Kibutsuji, the originator of all demons, appears at the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters. In a sudden twist, Tanjiro and the Hashira are pulled into a mysterious dimension—Infinity Castle, the stronghold of the demons.

Thus begins the final confrontation between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons.

About Demon Slayer

Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has surpassed 150 million copies in cumulative manga sales. Set in Japan's Taisho era, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered by demons and his sister Nezuko is turned into one. His mission: to find a way to turn her back into a human.

The anime adaptation began with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc broadcast in 2019, followed by the record-breaking release of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train in October 2020. The saga continued with the Entertainment District Arc in December 2021, the Swordsmith Village Arc in April 2023, and most recently, the Hashira Training Arc aired from May to June 2024.

The upcoming Infinity Castle Arc serves as the direct sequel to the Hashira Training Arc and will be presented as a three-part theatrical release.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS