Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns is the first entry in an epic trilogy adapting the climactic Infinity Castle arc from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, it premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, and will see global release in the months that follow—August in parts of Asia and September in North America, Europe, and beyond
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With a runtime of approximately 155 minutes, this first part focuses intensely on Akaza's conflict with Tanjiro while setting up bigger confrontations ahead
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. It became an instant box office powerhouse, grossing over ¥25.78 billion (about US$174 million) in Japan and earning record-breaking JOY for anime cinema