Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns Theater Goods to Be Sold Online After Sellouts

On August 25, ufotable announced that theater goods from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns will be sold online following sellouts at cinemas. All items distributed during screenings will be available through the ufotable Web Shop starting August 29, with sales running until September 21.

Online Sales Schedule and Availability

The after-sales distribution will begin on August 29 at noon and continue until September 21 via the ufotable Web Shop. Every product originally offered at theaters will be handled, ensuring fans who could not secure items in person will have access. Demand for the goods surged upon release due to their exclusive designs, causing many products to sell out quickly at cinema venues.

About Demon Slayer and Its Adaptations

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020. Set in Japan’s Taisho era, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered by demons, seeking a cure for his sister Nezuko. The manga has surpassed 220 million copies in circulation worldwide and has been adapted into hit anime series and films.

From Mugen Train to Infinity Castle

The anime adaptation began with Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc in 2019, followed by the record-breaking film Mugen Train in 2020, which grossed around 51.7 billion yen globally. Subsequent arcs aired on television, including Entertainment District Arc (2021), Swordsmith Village Arc (2023), and Hashira Training Arc (2024). The latest film project, Infinity Castle Arc, is structured as a trilogy, with Part 1: Akaza Returns now screening in 452 theaters across Japan, including 59 IMAX venues, depicting the Demon Slayer Corps’ climactic battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Rank demons.

Source : ORICON NEWS