Aniplex & Crunchyroll Announce Global Theatrical Dates for "Demon Slayer: -To the Hashira Training-"

By Carlos Morales

on January 22, 2024

Aniplex, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment Brings Fans of the Massively Popular Anime Series the Next Big Screen Installment featuring a Sneak Peek at the Highly Anticipated ‘Hashira Training Arc’ to Theaters Internationally Beginning on February 21

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced international theatrical dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-, bringing Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps back to the big screen in a not-to-be-missed theatrical event starting on February 21.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will allow fans to revisit the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc while getting a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one extra-sized blockbuster experience. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- marks the first time fans can watch the finale from the Swordsmith Village Arc in theaters and the first-time-ever they can see the beginning of the Hashira Training Arc.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will be distributed in North American theaters, including in IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs), starting on February 23 by Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Global theatrical release dates include:

February 21: Malta
February 22: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela
February 23: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
February 24: Estonia, France (note: two-day event screening), Switzerland (French-speaking), and select countries in French-speaking Africa
February 27: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)
Additional territories’ theatrical dates including India to be announced soon.

Additionally, fans will have an opportunity to attend special advanced fan screenings as part of a global World Tour, including select cities in Crunchyroll/Sony Picture Entertainment territories.

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour Special Screenings in Crunchyroll Territories:

*Unless otherwise noted, ticket-on-sale dates to be announced soon.

February 10: New York City, New York | Regal Union Square

Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, & Producer Yuma Takahashi

February 13: Berlin, Germany | UCI Kinowelt Colosseum

February 17: Mexico City, Mexico | Location to be announced

Special Guests: Takahiro Sakurai, Kengo Kawanishi, & Producer Yuma Takahashi

February 19: São Paulo, Brazil | Cinemark El Dorado

February 24: Paris, France | UGC Normandie

Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Producer Yuma Takahashi, and featuring a musical performance by milet

February 25: London, United Kingdom | BFI IMAX

Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae & Producer Yuma Takahashi

*Note: an India World Tour stop date/location to be announced.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.

About the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature “A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light” (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu, as well as Nezuko’s triumph over the sun. Seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an episode never before seen by audiences.

Original Story: Koyoharu Gotoge (JUMP COMICS / SHUEISHA)

Director: Haruo Sotozaki

Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Akira Matsushima

Screenplay Production: ufotable

Sub Character Design: Miyuki Sato, Yoko Kajiyama, Mika Kikuchi

Prop Design: Masaharu Koyama

Art Director: Koji Eto

Director of Photography: Yuichi Terao

3D Director: Kazuki Nishiwaki

Color Setting: Yuko Omae

Editing: Manabu Kamino

Music: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina