The highly anticipated anime film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc - Part 1 is set to hit theaters on July 18. As part of a countdown campaign on the official Demon Slayer X (formerly Twitter) account, a new commemorative visual featuring Kanao Tsuyuri was unveiled, drawing a wave of reactions from fans.

Marking “89 days until release,” the visual showcases Kanao in a striking new light. Known for her calm and reserved demeanor, Kanao now wears a determined and dignified expression—an emotional shift that has resonated deeply with fans.

Responses flooded in, with many saying things like:

“Kanao-chan looks so cool!”
“I saw the trailer in theaters today and it brought tears to my eyes. Please don’t go to Infinity Castle...”
“She looks too amazing in this visual.”
“Thinking about the meaning behind Kanao’s expression makes this absolutely perfect.”
“I envy anime-only viewers who get to experience Infinity Castle Kanao without prior knowledge. I couldn’t resist and read the manga—and ended up with my first 2D crush.”

About Demon Slayer: A Record-Breaking Global Phenomenon

Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba originally ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, selling over 150 million copies. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his demon-turned sister Nezuko back into a human after their family is slaughtered by demons.

The anime adaptation began in April 2019 with Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc. This was followed by:

The Mugen Train Arc (film, 2020),

Entertainment District Arc (TV, 2021–2022),

Swordsmith Village Arc (2023), and

Hashira Training Arc (May–June 2024).

The upcoming Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy will pick up directly after the final episode of the Hashira Training Arc, continuing the epic journey of Tanjiro and his comrades as they confront the ultimate enemy in a climactic showdown.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS