Fans of Demon Slayer are in for an exciting treat with the announcement of the release date for the first movie in the Infinity Castle Arc. The highly anticipated movie is set to take the story further, expanding the Demon Slayer universe even more. The official release date for the movie will be revealed during a special event streamed live for fans around the world.
Scheduled for March 1, 2025, at 7 PM JST, the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Squad Gathering event will serve as the main venue for this major announcement. The event promises a fun and engaging experience for fans, with special guests and exciting activities lined up. This is one event that fans of the series won’t want to miss.
What is the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc Movie?
Mitsuri, Tanjiro, and Tokito
The Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Squad Gathering will be streamed for free on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel, making it accessible for fans everywhere. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring a star-studded lineup of voice actors, including Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira). Fans can look forward to hearing from their favorite voice actors, adding a personal touch to the event.
Along with the opening ceremony, the event will feature fan-focused activities that are bound to create a fun atmosphere. One of the highlights is the wanko soba eating challenge, where participants will compete in a traditional Japanese food challenge. Additionally, there will be a Demon Slayer trivia quiz, allowing fans to test their knowledge of the series, its characters, and its plot.
The Infinity Castle Arc is the next major story arc in the Demon Slayer series, following the events of the Mugen Train movie and the Entertainment District Arc. This new movie is based on the manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and will take viewers deeper into the journey of Tanjiro and his friends as they face even greater challenges.
Tanjiro and Nezuko (Ufotable)
The Demon Slayer franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon since its debut. The first movie, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, was released in 2020 and broke box office records. Fans can expect the Infinity Castle Arc movie to continue the legacy, offering more intense battles, emotional moments, and stunning animation.
Set during Japan’s Taishō era, Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado, whose family is killed by demons and whose sister Nezuko becomes one. To avenge his family and find a cure, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps alongside allies Zenitsu and Inosuke, battling demons with unique “Breathing”-based swordsmanship. The series intensifies through televised seasons and films like Mugen Train, adapting arcs through Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training, leading up to the final Infinity Castle arc.
It has been nearly 700 days since Boruto: Naruto Next Generations aired its last episode, leaving fans in limbo about its return. Despite its controversies, the series remains a popular successor to Naruto, drawing both loyal viewers and critics alike. While the anime delivered some memorable moments, its excessive filler episodes may have played a role in its indefinite hiatus.
Since the final episode aired on March 26, 2023, there has been no official confirmation on when—or if—the anime will return. Many speculate that Studio Pierrot is re-evaluating its approach, possibly waiting for more manga content to avoid filler-heavy storytelling. Whether Boruto makes a comeback as a seasonal anime or not remains to be seen.
Boruto Anime’s Lengthy Hiatus Continues
Boruto (Credits: Masashi Kishimoto)
The Boruto anime has been on hold for nearly 700 days, leaving fans wondering about its fate. With no official statement from Studio Pierrot or the production team, speculation has been rampant. Many believe the studio is taking its time to reassess the project’s future and avoid the excessive filler episodes that plagued the anime.
One of the biggest issues with the Boruto anime has been its overwhelming number of filler episodes. Reports suggest that animators, both in-house and freelance, struggled with motivation due to the sheer amount of non-canon content. While Studio Pierrot did not directly decide on filler-heavy storytelling, they had the option to decline to produce so many non-essential episodes.
Industry insiders believe Studio Pierrot is waiting for more manga content before resuming the anime. With enough source material, the studio could reduce filler and improve quality. If Boruto does return, it might shift to a seasonal format rather than continuous weekly episodes, a move that could address pacing and animation concerns.
As of now, there’s no official word on when Boruto will return. Given the studio’s silence, the anime is likely not in active production. While a return isn’t ruled out, fans may have to wait longer than expected. If the series does come back, a structured release schedule could ensure higher-quality storytelling.
Kakashi Hatake and Boruto Uzumaki (Pierrot)
While the anime remains on hiatus, fans can revisit Boruto on Crunchyroll. Those eager to keep up with the story can also follow the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga on Manga Plus, which continues to expand the narrative beyond the anime’s last episode.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations follows Boruto Uzumaki, the son of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto. Struggling to step out of his father’s shadow, Boruto navigates life as a young ninja in a peaceful but rapidly modernizing world. As new threats emerge from both technology and ancient forces, Boruto and his friends must grow into the next generation of shinobi while uncovering hidden truths about their village, their families, and themselves.
