“Akaza’s Compass Needle” Floor Ads Expand, Second Phase of Seat-Jacking Promotion for `Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou Akaza Sairai` Revealed!
Exciting news for fans of `Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou Akaza Sairai`! The large-scale “Akaza’s Compass Needle Floor Advertisement” is set to appear at “Kyo-Mafu 2025” and will also be expanding to four additional theaters. Furthermore, the highly anticipated second phase of the “seat-jack” promotion, which previously delighted fans in 33 theaters nationwide, is also scheduled to begin.
The impressive “Akaza’s Compass Needle Floor Advertisement” has been confirmed for display at “Kyo-Mafu 2025” (Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair), taking place on September 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday). This captivating installation recreates the iconic floor pattern that appears when the formidable character Akaza from the series unleashes his Blood Demon Art. It has already been a massive hit, previously featured at four major terminal stations across Tokyo, Sendai, Oosaka, and Fukuoka.
The “Compass Needle Floor Advertisement” is also set for new theater expansions in September. In addition to its ongoing presence at Shinjuku Wald 9, fans in Kanagawa, Chiba, Kyoto, and Hyougo will now have the chance to experience this unique display at their local theaters.
Fans have been incredibly enthusiastic about the existing Compass Needle Floor Advertisements, sharing their excitement on social media with comments like, “The size is enormous and truly breathtaking!”, “It was so moving!”, “I finally got to see the Compass Needle Floor Advertisement~~! My heart absolutely danced the moment I saw it!”, and even “Some talented individuals managed to perfectly impersonate Akaza during the quiet moments!” The announcement of new locations has sparked even more joy, with fans exclaiming, “I definitely want to go take pictures now!” and “The nationwide expansion is here! Getting to experience Akaza’s Compass Needle Floor at a theater is just too exciting!”
The initial “seat-jack” promotion first launched on July 18th (Friday) in 33 theaters across the country. This eagerly awaited second phase will now bring the special experience to 8 additional theaters nationwide that haven’t participated before. These unique screenings allow fans to enjoy the main feature in a special theater where all seats within a single screen are randomly adorned with seat covers depicting 12 brave Demon Slayer Corps members. As an exclusive bonus for these theaters, there will also be a special welcome announcement by Kamado Tanjirou and character standees on display, making for an even more immersive viewing experience.
The anime `Kimetsu no Yaiba` is an adaptation of the immensely popular manga of the same name, which was serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) from 2016 to 2020. The anime’s initial broadcast in April 2019 ignited a phenomenal social boom, leading to the cumulative circulation of all 23 manga volumes exceeding a staggering 220 million copies.
Following the first TV anime series, “Kamado Tanjirou Risshi-hen,” `Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugen Ressha-hen` depicted the “Mugen Ressha-hen” arc. This cinematic masterpiece achieved a total box office revenue of approximately 51.7 billion yen, securing its place as the highest-grossing film of all time in Japan. The TV anime continued to enthrall audiences with “Mugen Ressha-hen” and “Yuukaku-hen” airing and streaming from 2021 to 2022, followed by “Katanakaji no Sato-hen” in 2023, and “Hashira Geiko-hen” in 2024.
“Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou” made an explosive debut, drawing 3.84 million viewers and raking in 5.52 billion yen in box office revenue within its first three days, setting new all-time records for opening weekend, opening day, and single-day box office results. It soared past approximately 12.87 billion yen in just 10 days of its release. This achievement of crossing the 10-billion-yen mark in merely 8 days from its release makes it the fastest film in Japanese cinematic history to do so, surpassing the previous record held by `Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugen Ressha-hen` (released October 2020), which reached 10 billion yen in 10 days, solidifying its position as the ultimate box office champion.
Akaza Compass Needle Floor Advertisement Details
■ Location (Kyo-Mafu 2025)
Kyoto International Exhibition Hall, Miyakomesse (9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8343)
Inside Kyo-Mafu 2025 venue, near the 3F entrance
Dates: September 20th and September 21st
https://kyomaf.kyoto/
■ Location (Theaters)
- Tokyo: Shinjuku Wald 9 *On display until October 9th
- Kanagawa: TOHO Cinemas Lalaport Yokohama *Scheduled for installation from late September
- Chiba: TOHO Cinemas Lalaport Funabashi *Scheduled for installation from late September
- Kyoto: TOHO Cinemas Nijou *Scheduled for installation from late September
- Hyougo: TOHO Cinemas Nishinomiya OS *Scheduled for installation from late September
■ Location (Stations)
- Tokyo: JR Ikebukuro Station North Ticket Gate (behind Ikefukurou statue) *On display until October 12th
- Sendai: JR Sendai Station 2F Conventional Line Central Ticket Gate *On display until September 30th
- Oosaka: JR Oosaka Station 1F Central Concourse *On display until September 23rd
- Fukuoka: Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station North Exit Concourse 2F *On display until October 7th
Seat-Jack Second Phase Details
Period: Scheduled to start September 26th (Friday)
Price: Standard ticket price + 100 yen
■ Participating Theaters
- Aeon Cinema Shin-Rifu
https://www.aeoncinema.com/cinema/rifu/ - Cinema Ikspiari
https://www.ikspiari.com/cinema/ - Cinema World Lalaport Anjo
https://cinema.korona.co.jp/theaters/laa/ - Cinema Sunshine Lalaport Numazu
https://www.cinemasunshine.co.jp/theater/lalaportnumazu/ - TOHO Cinemas Ohtori
https://hlo.tohotheater.jp/net/schedule/045/TNPI2000J01.do - Earth Cinemas Himeji
https://earthcinemas.co.jp/ - United Cinemas Canal City 13
https://www.unitedcinemas.jp/canalcity/index.html - Central Cinema Miyazaki
https://www.mcc-9.jp/miyazaki/
`Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou Akaza Sairai` Overview
Release: July 18th (Friday) nationwide release
Distributor: Touhou, Aniplex
■ Synopsis
Kamado Tanjirou joined the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his demonized sister, Nezuko, back into a human. After joining, he fought alongside his companions Agatsuma Zenitsu and Hashibira Inosuke against various demons, growing stronger and deepening their friendships and bonds. Tanjirou then fought alongside the Hashira, the highest-ranking swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps: with Flame Hashira Rengoku Kyoujurou in the “Mugen Ressha” arc, with Sound Hashira Uzui Tengen in the “Yuukaku” arc, and with Mist Hashira Tokitou Muichirou and Love Hashira Kanroji Mitsuri in the “Katanakaji no Sato” arc, engaging in fierce battles. Subsequently, while undergoing the Hashira Training with other corps members in preparation for the upcoming decisive battle against demons, Kibutsuji Muzan appeared at the Ubuyashiki Mansion, the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps. The Hashira and Tanjirou rushed to protect Oyakata-sama from danger, but were suddenly dropped into a mysterious space by Muzan’s hand. The place where Tanjirou and his companions fell was the demons’ stronghold, the Mugenjou—and with that, the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons began.
■ Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Gotouge Koyoharu (Shueisha Jump Comics) |
| Director | Sotoumi Haruo |
| Character Design, Chief Animation Director | Matsushima Akira |
| Script Production | ufotable |
| Sub Character Design | Satou Miyuki, Kajiyama Youko, Kikuchi Mika |
| Prop Design | Oyama Shouji |
| Art Director | Etou Kouji |
| Director of Photography | Terao Yuuichi |
| 3D Director | Nishiwaki Kazuki |
| Color Design | Oomae Yuuko |
| Editing | Jinno Manabu |
| Music | Kajiura Yuki, Shiina Gou |
| General Director | Kondou Hikaru |
| Animation Production | ufotable |
| Distribution | Touhou, Aniplex |
■ Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Kamado Tanjirou | Hanae Natsuki |
| Kamado Nezuko | Kitou 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 Gyoumei | Sugita Tomokazu |
■ Official Website｜https://kimetsu.com/anime/
■ `Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen` Official Website｜https://kimetsu.com/anime/mugenjyohen_movie/
■ Official X (formerly Twitter)｜＠kimetsu_off ：https://twitter.com/kimetsu_off
(Recommended Hashtag: #鬼滅の刃)
(C)Gotouge Koyoharu／Shueisha・Aniplex・ufotable
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