Cosplayer “Chimi” posted a Tanjiro cosplay on X featuring real fire effects and wire stunts recreating the Hinokami Kagura move from Kimetsu no Yaiba, racking up a staggering 26 million likes on social media.
The Kimetsu no Yaiba full-series rerun aired episode 8 “Smell of Enchanted Blood” on May 24, 2026, with fans reacting wildly to Tanjiro’s furious defense of Nezuko and the memorable first appearance of Tamayo and Yushiro.
Aniplex Online has opened pre-orders for a new Kimetsu no Yaiba merchandise collection featuring “Minitaichi” chibi character designs and original illustrations by ufotable, available until May 31, 2026 with shipment expected from September 2026.
The collaboration event “Anime Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tsuioku Kairou no Shiruhe” opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Ikebukuro from June 12 to July 26, 2026, before touring Osaka, Hakata, and Yokohama.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is collaborating with the popular Hakone Kowakien Yunessun water park for a special event running July 18 – October 4, 2026, featuring new ufotable illustrations, themed pools, and exclusive merchandise.
