Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training hits theaters this February. The big screen installment featuring a sneak peek at the ‘Hashira Training Arc’ arrives in theaters internationally beginning on February 21. This is the third major theatrical release for the Demon Slayer franchise, following Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train and the compilation film To the Swordsmith Village.
The latest film from Aniplex and Crunchyroll allows fans to revisit the ending of the Swordsmith Village arc while getting a sneak peek of the upcoming Hashira Training Arc. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training is getting distribution in North American theaters, including in IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs), starting on February 23.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training features “A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light” (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc. This episode features the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu. The film will also cover Nezuko’s triumphs over the sun. This is seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji.
When and Where Will It Be Released:
- February 21: Malta
- February 22: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela
- February 23: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
- February 24: Estonia, France (note: two-day event screening), Switzerland (French-speaking), and select countries in French-speaking Africa
- February 27: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)
- Additional territories’ theatrical dates including India to be announced soon.
Crew
Original Story: Koyoharu Gotoge (JUMP COMICS / SHUEISHA)
Director: Haruo Sotozaki
Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Akira Matsushima
Screenplay Production: ufotable
Sub Character Design: Miyuki Sato, Yoko Kajiyama, Mika Kikuchi
Prop Design: Masaharu Koyama
Art Director: Koji Eto
Director of Photography: Yuichi Terao
3D Director: Kazuki Nishiwaki
Color Setting: Yuko Omae
Editing: Manabu Kamino
Music: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
Animation Production: ufotable
