Fresh from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour and theatrical experience, Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll will be exclusively premiering Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc starting Sunday, 12th May, 2024. As part of its previously announced Spring 2024 season lineup, Crunchyroll will simulcast new episodes every week everywhere the service is available, and exclusively in North America, South America, and Europe.
Synopsis
To the Hashira Training…
The members of the Demon Slayer Corps and their highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira.
In preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, the Hashira Training commences. While each carry faith and determination within their hearts, Tanjiro and the Hashira enter a new story.
Japanese voice cast and characters:
- Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
- Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado
- Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
- Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui
- Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito
- Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho
- Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji
- Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro
- Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa
- Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima
The first episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc premiered globally in movie theaters, along with the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc, this past February allowing fans to get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one-extra-sized blockbuster experience. Additionally, fans in select cities including New York, Berlin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Paris, and London, flocked to the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour which brough talent from Japan – including Natsuki Hanae, the Japanese voice of main character Tanjiro Kamado, and Aniplex producer Yuma Takahashi, and more – together for these special one-night-only advanced screenings.
The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series, which debuted in 2019, along with the Entertainment District Arc (2021), the Swordsmith Village Arc (2023), and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, which took the world by storm in 2020, are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
While we wait to continue Tanjiro’s story, you can check out our interview with voice actor Natsuki Hanae as he talks about his own personal journey with Tanjiro and what it has been like being part of the global phenomena.
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