Demon Slayer Infinite Castle - first impressions

The newly released teaser trailers confirm what fans expected: breathtaking animation and visually stunning sequences. As one of the most popular anime of our time, Demon Slayer's final arc is lurching forward with the same intensity and artistry that made it legendary.

Without spoiling key details, the film picks up immediately after the Hashira Training Arc, thrusting Tanjiro and his allies into their most perilous battle yet. Following his rigorous training under the elite Hashira, Tanjiro now faces the ultimate test as the Demon Slayer Corps prepares for an all out assault on Muzan Kibutsuji's stronghold the mysterious Infinite Castle.

From the glimpses shown in trailers, ufotable's animation reaches new heights. Every frame maintains the series’ signature blend of phenomenal digital animation, promising action sequences that always seem to redefine animated choreography and fantastic story-telling.

Where’s season 5 of Kimitsu No Yaiba?

With the announcement of the Infinite Castle movie trilogy, many fans wondered about the previously expected Season 5. However we can confirm: the story will reach its climax through three cinematic releases instead of another Televised season. While only the first film's date is set, the entire trilogy will complete Tanjiro, Inosuke, & Zenitsu’s journey in spectacular fashion!

Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle serves as the last and final Arc, with production studio behemoth Ufotable adapting the manga's climactic arc in their signature breathtaking style. For those unaware, Koyoharu Gotouge's original manga concluded back in May 2020 and now, the anime is finally catching up to complete the kamaboko squad’s journey.

In short, this means:

• No traditional Season 5, the story concludes through three movies
• Ufotable is going all out with animation quality for the finale!
• The entire Infinite Castle Arc will be adapted faithfully
• Future spin-offs remain possible, but this will wrap up the story as adapted

For our fellow manga enthusiasts seeking to track the timeline of Demon Slayer through its anime and manga arcs, this guide serves as a reference point to help you navigate the full saga in chronological order.

As previously mentioned, the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie trilogy begins directly after the events of Season 4 of the anime and runs parallel with the final arcs of the manga. The films adapt the climactic battles featured in the Infinity Castle Arc (Chapters 137–183) and the Sunrise Countdown Arc (Chapters 184–205).

We’ll avoid specific plot details to keep this guide spoiler-free. Instead, here’s a broad overview of each arc and its placement in the Demon Slayer timeline, across both the anime and manga:

• Season 1 : Unwavering Resolve Arc — Chapters 1–53
• Season 2 : Mugen Train Arc & Entertainment District Arc — Chapters 54–97
• Season 3 : Swordsmith Village Arc — Chapters 98–127
• Season 4 : Hashira Training Arc — Chapters 128–136
• Movie Trilogy : Infinity Castle Arc & Sunrise Countdown Arc — Chapters 137–205

This structure offers a clear and concise chronological flow of the anime or manga.

Worldwide Release Dates & Box Office Success!

For those awaiting official timeline updates, we've compiled the official complete list of international theatrical release dates. Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle will begin its global rollout between August 12th and September 25, 2025 with screenings available in:

• Japanese (with English subtitles)
• English dub
• IMAX and premium large formats (pricing varies by location)

Confirmed Global Release Schedule:

July 2025:

• 18th: Japan

August 2025:

• 12th: Thailand
• 14th: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore
• 15th: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam
• 20th: Philippines

September 2025:

• 11th: Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, the Caribbean (Jamaica, Aruba, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Curaçao), Central America, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Syria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela
• 12th: Bulgaria, Canada, Estonia, Finland, India, Kenya, Latvia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Southern Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
• 17th: Belgium, France, French-speaking Africa, Luxembourg, Switzerland (French-dubbed possibly available)
• 18th: Austria, Germany, Moldova, Switzerland (German-dubbed possibly available)

With that being said, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle theatrical release in Japanese box office is record breaking, earning 2.457 billion yen (US$16.75 million) in its third weekend (August 1-3).

Already the fastest Japanese film ever to reach 10 billion yen, Infinity Castle now ranks:

• 10th highest-grossing film of all time in Japan
• 7th top-grossing Japanese animated film (surpassing THE FIRST SLAM DUNK)

With these results, Japanese anime now claims 7 of the top 10 spots in Japan’s all-time box office rankings, a historic shift toward animated features.

Streamable on HiAnime?

Anime fans can expect the movie to arrive on our platform after its global theatrical run concludes. While this is still an estimated timeframe, anticipation is high for Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle to be available for streaming on HiAnime by late September.

Stay tuned for official confirmation on its release! When it drops, you can expect to watch it in FHD and multiple other quality options.