To celebrate the birthday of Mitsuri Kanroji, a beloved character from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, an official commemorative illustration was released on June 1 via the anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The illustration features Mitsuri in casual clothing, surrounded by her favorite sweets—including pancakes and sakuramochi. Notably, the image includes a quirky dango (sweet rice dumpling) with a sock pattern, charming fans with its creative design.

Online reactions poured in, with fans commenting:
“Please enjoy all your favorite pancakes and sakuramochi!”
“Happy birthday! That sock-patterned dango is so innovative!”
“She looks so happy surrounded by delicious treats.”
“Mitsuri is adorable, strong, and always full of light—the dango inspired by her special socks is perfect!”

The unique dango detail, referencing Mitsuri’s signature socks, adds a heartfelt touch that fans are loving.

About Demon Slayer: A Record-Breaking Global Phenomenon

Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba originally ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, selling over 150 million copies. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his demon-turned sister Nezuko back into a human after their family is slaughtered by demons.

The anime adaptation began in April 2019 with Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc. This was followed by:

The Mugen Train Arc (film, 2020),

Entertainment District Arc (TV, 2021–2022),

Swordsmith Village Arc (2023), and

Hashira Training Arc (May–June 2024).

The upcoming Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy will pick up directly after the final episode of the Hashira Training Arc, continuing the epic journey of Tanjiro and his comrades as they confront the ultimate enemy in a climactic showdown.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS