Crunchyroll has announced that the blockbuster anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I will begin streaming worldwide on July 28 at 8:00 a.m. PT, with the exception of Japan and Mainland China.
The film will be available in its original Japanese audio with English subtitles, alongside an English dub. Fans can also watch the movie in multiple dubbed languages, including Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Polish voiceover. Subtitle options will include Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Polish, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Malay.
Serving as the first installment of an epic three-part cinematic finale, Infinity Castle I marks the beginning of the climactic showdown in the award-winning Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young swordsman who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his sister, Nezuko, is transformed into a demon.
The film has also earned international recognition, receiving nominations for Best Motion Picture – Animated at the Golden Globe Awards and Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures from the Producers Guild of America. It was also included on the BAFTA Awards longlist for Best Animated Film.
In addition to streaming on Crunchyroll, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I will be available for digital purchase in select territories, including North America, through Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango beginning July 28. Pre-orders open on July 4 on select platforms.
Ahead of the film’s release, fans can revisit the entire Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime series and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, both of which are currently streaming on Crunchyroll. The platform also offers the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Orchestra Concert- and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ON STAGE specials.
The story of Infinity Castle I picks up after the Hashira Training arc, as Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira prepare for their greatest challenge yet. When demon king Muzan Kibutsuji launches a surprise attack on the Ubuyashiki Mansion, the Demon Slayer Corps is drawn into the mysterious Infinity Castle, setting the stage for the long-awaited final battle between humanity and the demons.
The film is based on the original manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, with animation produced by ufotable.
