Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Synopsis

Genre:
Action / Adventure / Animation / Fantasy / Anime

Cast:
Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado)

Akari Kitō (Nezuko Kamado)

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Zenitsu Agatsuma)

Hiro Shimono (Inosuke Hashibira)

Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka)

Akira Ishida (Muzan Kibutsuji)

Production:
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki

Screenplay by Ufotable (in-house staff)

Studio: Ufotable; Producers: Akifumi Fujio, Masanori Miyake, Yūma Takahashi

Distributor: Aniplex & Toho (Japan) / Crunchyroll / Sony Pictures (International)

Release Date & Country:
Japan: July 18, 2025

International rollout in August-September 2025 across Asia, North America, Europe.

Country: Japan (origin)

Duration:
155 minutes

Language:
Japanese

IMDb Rating:
~8.0/10 (approximate, as official aggregator data may vary)

MPAA Rating:
R (for bloody violence, intense action)

Synopsis:
The Demon Slayer Corps, led by Tanjiro Kamado and his allies, are drawn into the towering and deadly stronghold known as the Infinity Castle, the final battleground against the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji and his most powerful “Upper Rank” demons. Inside this shifting fortress, the Demon Slayers face wave after wave of elite foes, test their bonds, unlock hidden powers and confront the darkness within and without. As the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, Tanjiro and the Hashira must stand together for one last push toward victory.

Why You Should Watch:
This film marks the climactic entry in one of anime’s most beloved sagas — pairing breathtaking animation, emotional depth, and high-stakes combat in a way that few films achieve. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the franchise, it delivers epic scale, captivating characters and the kind of story payoff that resonates long after the credits roll. Plus, with its global success and record-breaking box office, it’s clearly a cultural event you won’t want to miss.