Crunchyroll announced theatrical screenings for the first episode of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc anime will be held this February. This screening special will be called Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-.
Following the conclusion of Swordsmith Village Arc, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is making its triumphant return in 2024. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc will premiere sometime in spring 2024 as the next season of the anime, and fans may also look forward to the new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Sweep the Board game. The upcoming screening serves as a preview and first episode premiere for Hashira Training Arc.
Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc Comes to Theaters With First Episode
Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- in North America starting February 23 at participating theaters. The special will be screened in various parts of the world all month long. -To the Hashira Training- will feature the finale episode of Swordsmith Village Arc and the first episode of Hashira Training Arc. As previously announced, the first episode of Hashira Training Arc will be one hour long.
Global Release Dates
Fans may watch the new special in IMAX and other premium large formats globally on the following dates:
- 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)
The previously announced Demon Slayer World Tour will host special screenings at the following venues and dates:
- February 10: New York City, New York | Regal Union Square
- Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, and producer Yuma Takahashi
- February 13: Berlin, Germany | UCI Kinowelt Colosseum
- February 17: Mexico City, Mexico | Location to be announced
- Special Guests: Takahiro Sakurai, Kengo Kawanishi, and producer Yuma Takahashi
- February 19: São Paulo, Brazil | Cinemark El Dorado
- February 24: Paris, France | UGC Normandie
- Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, producer Yuma Takahashi, and featuring a musical performance by milet
- February 25: London, United Kingdom | BFI IMAX
- Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae and producer Yuma Takahashi
Announcement Trailer
Watch the announcement trailer below.
Lastly, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc premieres in spring 2024.
