The highly anticipated first chapter of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc is set to premiere in theaters on July 18, 2025. As part of a countdown campaign, the anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has released a brand-new character visual featuring Inosuke Hashibira in full battle mode.

Fans Erupt Over Inosuke’s Fierce New Look

The visual highlights Inosuke’s muscular physique and intense expression, signaling the beginning of a climactic showdown. Fans online responded with overwhelming enthusiasm:

“I just know I’m going to cry when this releases... but I can’t wait!”
“I hope we get a visual of Inosuke without the boar mask too—maybe once his big battle comes up?”
“The shadow on his face and the raw power—it really feels like the final battle has begun.”

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