“Demon Slayer” Fans in Trouble?! New Merch Lottery Sparks Frenzy: “My Wallet’s Dead!” “Either Way It’s a Win!”
It’s been announced that a new WEBSHOP lottery featuring the 4th key visual from the upcoming movie “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle Arc, Part 1: Akaza Returns” will be released. Sales begin on September 4th at noon via the ufotable WEBSHOP.

Scene cut from the film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns” © Koyoharu Gotoge / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
The prizes are super special, showcasing even the parts of the illustrations usually hidden by effects!
Prize list:
Prize A: Big layered acrylic panels (2 types)
Prize B: Layered acrylic stands (2 types)
Prize C: Lenticular long can badges (2 types)
Prize D: Layered clear card sets (2 types)
Sales begin on September 4th at noon

ufotable WEBSHOP © Koyoharu Gotoge / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Reaction from fans has been fantastic, and they’re already losing it! Here is some of the latest feedback::
“I swore I wouldn’t buy these lotteries, but if all the designs look this good, then there’s literally no losing… It’s an ALL-STAR FESTIVAL!!!”
“My money’s gone… I need a break, seriously LOL.”
“No matter which one you pull, it’s a win.”
“This is insane… it’s a bottomless pit… my wallet’s gonna die.”
"It’s an ALL-STAR FESTIVAL!!!"

Scene cut from the film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns” © Koyoharu Gotoge / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Demon Slayer is based on the highly acclaimed manga that ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020. Set in the Taisho era where man-eating demons lurk, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his demonized sister Nezuko back into a human and avenge his family. The manga has surpassed 220 million copies in circulation worldwide!
Set in the Taisho era

Scene cut from the film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns” © Koyoharu Gotoge / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
The TV anime “Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc” aired from April to September 2019 and became a huge hit. The 2020 film “Mugen Train” was a global phenomenon, raking in over 51.7 billion yen worldwide!
The Ultimate Showdown

Scene cut from the film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns” © Koyoharu Gotoge / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
The franchise has also expanded into games and stage plays, followed by the anime arcs: Entertainment District Arc (Dec 2021), Swordsmith Village Arc (Apr 2023), Hashira Training Arc (May–Jun 2024) and now, the movie trilogy “Infinity Castle Arc” has begun! In Part 1: Akaza Returns, Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps storm the demons’ lair aka the Infinity Castle for the ultimate showdown against Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Rank demons!

New visual for “Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns” © Koyoharu Gotoge / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Source : ORICON NEWS