The popular collaboration between the anime Kimetsu no Yaiba and the family restaurant chain Joyful is back with its third and fourth phases, bringing new themed menu items, freebies, and more. Starting August 18, 2026, fans can enjoy a total of 13 collaboration dishes, including six returning favorites from previous phases and seven brand-new creations inspired by the series.
Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga by Gotouge Koyoharu, published by Shueisha in Jump Comics with 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in circulation. The story follows Tanjirou Kamado, a boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is attacked by demons, seeking to turn his demonized sister Nezuko back into a human. The anime adaptation by ufotable began with the “Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc” in April 2019, followed by the “Hashira Training Arc” in 2024. The Infinity Castle Arc is being produced as a trilogy, with the first chapter, “Akaza’s Return,” released on July 18, 2025. A full rerun of the series started on April 5, 2026, airing every Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Phase 3 Menu Items (August 18 – September 8, 2026)
The third phase runs from August 18 (Tuesday) at 15:00 to September 8 (Tuesday) at 15:00. It features three exclusive dishes:
- Iguro Obanai and Kaburamaru’s Joint Battle Plate – A swirling sausage dish representing the serpent Kaburamaru, Iguro’s partner.
- Shinazugawa Brothers’ Favorite Dessert Plate – A sweet plate evoking the favorite foods of the Shinazugawa brothers.
- Nakime’s Single-Eyed Napolitan That Governs the Otherworld – A pasta dish inspired by Nakime’s biwa and her control over the Infinity Castle.
Phase 4 Menu Items (September 8 – September 29, 2026)
The fourth phase runs from September 8 (Tuesday) at 15:00 to September 29 (Tuesday) at 15:00, with four new dishes:
- Hashibira Inosuke’s Beloved Pork Bowl with Tempura – A pork bowl topped with tempura, just the way Inosuke likes it.
- Kochou Shinobu’s Butterfly Dance Grilled Chicken Salad with Garlic Toast – A salad with grilled chicken and garlic toast, inspired by Shinobu’s graceful fighting style.
- Himejima Gyoumei’s Iron Block Hamburger and Sturdy Pork Steak Combo – A hearty combo featuring a hamburger steak and pork steak, reflecting the Stone Hashira’s strength.
- Kokushibou’s Six-Eyed Tiramisu Pancake – A dessert pancake with tiramisu flavors, referencing Kokushibou’s six eyes.
Freebies and Limited Items
Each order of a collaboration menu item in Phase 3 comes with an original can badge (20 types), while Phase 4 offers an original drawstring pouch (20 types). Additionally, for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on orders that include a collaboration menu item, customers will receive one collaboration-limited original puffy sticker (first 50,000 only).
During the campaign period, the official app’s store stamp will feature special character designs. A social media campaign on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram will also give participants a chance to win original design goods through a lottery.
Select stores will offer limited-quantity capsule toys: Joyful Original Small Plates (6 types, 500 yen per play), available while stocks last.
With new menu items, exclusive merchandise, and engaging campaigns, this collaboration is a must for Kimetsu no Yaiba fans.
(C) Gotouge Koyoharu / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
