Long-Run Gratitude Stage Greeting Announced for “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” Movie!
The blockbuster film, ‘Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou: Akaza Sairai’ (also known in English as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Chapter Part 1: Akaza’s Return), is currently dominating theaters. To celebrate its incredible long-running success, a special “Long-Run Gratitude Stage Greeting” event has been scheduled for February 8th, 2026, at the Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro in Tokyo.
The event will feature a star-studded lineup of voice actors, including Hanae Natsuki, Shimono Hiro, Ueda Reina, Sakurai Takahiro, and Hayami Saori. For fans across Japan who can’t make it to Tokyo, the good news is that a live viewing broadcast will also be available!
The cast gathers for the stage greeting announcement.
The striking first key visual poster for the film.
The Phenomenon of Kimetsu no Yaiba
For those who’ve been living under a rock, Kimetsu no Yaiba is a cultural titan. Based on the manga by Gotouge Koyoharu, published by Shueisha’s Jump Comics, the series has sold over 220 million copies worldwide. The story follows Kamado Tanjirou, a kind-hearted boy whose family is slaughtered by demons. His sole surviving sister, Nezuko, is turned into a demon herself. Driven by a desperate hope to turn her back into a human, Tanjirou joins the Demon Slayer Corps and plunges into a brutal war against the forces of evil.
What makes it so special? It masterfully blends heartbreaking tales of humans and demons, breathtaking sword-fighting animation, an incredibly charismatic cast of characters, and perfectly timed comedic relief. The anime adaptation by studio ufotable, which began with the Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tanjirou Risshi Hen TV series in 2019, has been a visual spectacle from the start.
The current Mugenjou-hen (Infinity Castle Chapter) film trilogy represents the final, epic showdown between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons within their fortress. Part 1: Akaza Sairai hit theaters on July 18th, 2025, and as of January 18th, 2026, it has raked in an astonishing 39.08 billion yen at the Japanese box office, making it the second highest-grossing film in the series, just behind Mugen Ressha-hen (Infinity Train). Its prestige was further highlighted by a nomination for the Best Animated Film award at the 83rd Golden Globes, where it was the sole Japanese nominee.
Stage Greeting Event Details
This special gratitude event is perfectly timed, taking place at the Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro’s IMAX screen just as the exclusive IMAX Special Edition of the film begins its run on February 6th. Fans attending the 9:00 AM screening on February 8th (Sunday) will be treated to the stage greeting with the cast immediately after the film.
The confirmed voice actors set to appear are:
- Hanae Natsuki as Kamado Tanjirou
- Shimono Hiro as Agatsuma Zenitsu
- Ueda Reina as Tsuyuri Kanao
- Sakurai Takahiro
- Hayami Saori as Kochou Shinobu
Tickets are available now via “Ticket Pia”, with applications open until 23:59 on February 1st. Don’t forget, the nationwide live broadcast means everyone has a chance to join in on the excitement! Be sure to check your local theater listings for live viewing participation details.
‘Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou: Akaza Sairai’ is in theaters now. The “Long-Run Gratitude Stage Greeting” at Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro will be held on February 8th, following the 9:00 AM screening.
Event & Film Summary
■ Event: ‘Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou: Akaza Sairai’ Long-Run Gratitude Stage Greeting
■ Date & Time: February 8th (Sun), after the 9:00 AM screening.
■ Venue: Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro (IMAX Screen)
■ Guests (Scheduled): Hanae Natsuki, Shimono Hiro, Ueda Reina, Sakurai Takahiro, Hayami Saori
■ Film: ‘Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou: Akaza Sairai’
■ Status: Now playing in theaters nationwide.
Production Staff
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Gotouge Koyoharu (Shueisha Jump Comics) |
| Director | Sotozaki Haruo |
| Character Design / Chief Animation Director | Matsushima Akira |
| Script Production | ufotable |
| Sub-Character Design | Satou Miyuki, Kajiyama Youko, Kikuchi Mika |
| Prop Design | Koyama Masaharu |
| Art Director | Eto Kouji |
| Director of Photography & Finishing Director | Terao Yuuichi |
| 3D Director | Nishiwaki Kazuki |
| Color Design | Omae Yuko |
| Editing | Jinno Manabu |
| Music | Shiina Go, Kajiura Yuki |
| Theme Songs | Aimer “Taiyou ga Noboranai Sekai” / LiSA “Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake” |
| Chief Director | Kondou Hikaru |
| Animation Production | ufotable |
| Distribution | Toho, Aniplex |
Voice Cast
| Character | Cast |
|---|---|
| Kamado Tanjirou | Hanae Natsuki |
| Kamado Nezuko | Kito Akari |
| Agatsuma Zenitsu | Shimono Hiro |
| Hashibira Inosuke | Matsuoka Yoshitsugu |
| Tsuyuri Kanao | Ueda Reina |
| Shinazugawa Genya | Okamoto Nobuhiko |
| Tomioka Giyuu | Sakurai Takahiro |
| Uzui Tengen | Konishi Katsuyuki |
| Tokitou Muichirou | Kawanishi Kengo |
| Kochou Shinobu | Hayami Saori |
| Kanroji Mitsuri | Hanazawa Kana |
| Iguro Obanai | Suzumura Kenichi |
| Shinazugawa Sanemi | Seki Tomokazu |
| Himejima Gyomei | Sugita Tomokazu |
| Douma (Upper Rank Two) | Miyano Mamoru |
| Akaza (Upper Rank Three) | Ishida Akira |
| Kaigaku (Upper Rank Six) | Hosoya Yoshimasa |
※ Please note: The character “禰” in Nezuko is correctly written as “ネ＋爾”. The character “辻” in Kibutsuji Muzan uses a single-dot “しんにょう” radical.
(C)Gotouge Koyoharu / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Writer: Nakase Koutarou
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