A nationwide fair celebrating the Blu-ray and DVD release of Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugen-jo-hen Dai-isshou: Akaza Raikou (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter 1 – The Return of Akaza) has been announced. Events will roll out across Animate stores throughout Japan in two phases starting July 28, 2026, one day before the official disc release on July 29.
About Kimetsu no Yaiba
Kimetsu no Yaiba is a manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Comics. The story follows Kamado Tanjiro, a boy whose family is slaughtered by demons, as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his demonized sister Nezuko back into a human. The series has surpassed 220 million copies in circulation worldwide. The TV anime, produced by ufotable, launched in April 2019. The film — Chapter 1 of the Infinity Castle Arc — opened in Japan on July 18, 2025, and recorded 27,455,968 admissions and ¥40,200,190,000 in box-office revenue over 266 days of release.
Fair Details: Two Phases, Two Exclusive Gifts
To mark the release, Animate has unveiled newly drawn illustrations by ufotable featuring Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Tomioka, Shinobu, Kanao, Akaza, and Koyuki — used as fair bonus designs across both phases.
Phase 1: July 28 – August 28, 2026
- Held at all Animate stores nationwide and Animate online shop
- Spend or pre-order ¥1,100 (tax included) on eligible Kimetsu no Yaiba merchandise to receive one random bromide photo card (7 designs total)
- Purchase the Blu-ray/DVD Complete Production Limited Edition (including the Animate exclusive set) to receive the full set of all 7 designs
Phase 2: August 29 – September 27, 2026
- Held at all Animate stores nationwide and Animate online shop
- Spend or pre-order ¥1,100 (tax included) on eligible merchandise to receive one random clear bookmark (7 designs total)
- Purchase the Complete Production Limited Edition to receive the full set of all 7 designs
Pricing (Release Date: July 29, 2026)
- Complete Production Limited Edition – Animate Exclusive Set: Blu-ray ¥15,950 / DVD ¥14,850 (tax incl.)
- Complete Production Limited Edition: Blu-ray ¥11,000 / DVD ¥9,900 (tax incl.)
- Standard Edition: Blu-ray ¥4,950 / DVD ¥4,400 (tax incl.)
Animate Exclusive Bonuses
- Complete Production Limited Edition: A3 clear poster + can badge set (newly drawn illustration: Tanjiro & Tomioka)
- Standard Edition: Postcard (newly drawn illustration: Tanjiro & Tomioka)
- Manufacturer bonus (all editions): Hand-drawn shikishi by character designer and chief animation director Matsushima Akira
- The Animate Exclusive Set additionally includes an A5 Chara Fine Graph and a mini folding screen featuring Tanjiro and Tomioka
Mini Taishi Group Shot Photo Events
In addition to the in-store fair, a series of Mini Taishi Group Shot photo events will be held across seven cities in Japan. Customers who purchase any Complete Production Limited Edition disc (including the Animate exclusive set) will receive an entry serial for a lottery. Winners may bring up to two guests (three people per group total). All attendees receive a special clear card in bookmark style featuring the mini characters from their event.
Schedule and Venues
- August 22, 2026
- 【Miyagi】 Animate Sendai – Zenitsu & Kanao
- 【Osaka】 Animate Osaka Nipponbashi, 5F Event Hall – Shinobu & Sanemi
- 【Fukuoka】 Aru Aru City 7F Hall, Kokura – Tomioka & Himejima
- September 5, 2026
- 【Hokkaido】 Animate Sapporo, 5F Event Space – Tanjiro & Mitsuri
- 【Aichi】 Venue in Nagoya (TBA) – Inosuke & Genya
- 【Hiroshima】 Animate Hiroshima, 5F Event Hall – Muichiro & Obanai
- September 12–13, 2026
- 【Tokyo】 animate hall BLACK (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, North Building 9F)
- Sept. 12: Tomioka & Himejima / Tanjiro & Mitsuri / Muichiro & Obanai
- Sept. 13: Shinobu & Sanemi / Zenitsu & Kanao / Inosuke & Genya
- 【Tokyo】 animate hall BLACK (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, North Building 9F)
Note: Photo sessions feature fixed character pairs. Details are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation.

