When it comes to modern anime series, Demon Slayer Looking back at last year, it was hype, both in Japan and overseas. In 2025, Demon Slayer's popularity has exploded again thanks to one big project, and that is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza's Return. This movie was huge and broke records all over the world.
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Coming off the hype of Infinity Castle, fans want to get as much new as possible Demon Slayer as much content as possible. In terms of animated content, it doesn't seem like there's much to come for the 2026 series, unfortunately. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 could take a whileafter all, because it is a huge project that needs to be delivered in terms of quality. But that doesn't mean there isn't much to look forward to in regards to the franchise. There is a huge opportunity for fans in Japan to see a Demon Slayer stage play, premiering June 2026.
Demon Slayer Stage Play is coming to Japan
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A new way to experience the story of Demon Slayer
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Exciting new characters to meet
Demon Slayer in 2025 proved that he truly deserves to be called the king of modern anime. The series saw unprecedented success with the movie Infinity Castle. But now that the movie is over, fans are wondering what will happen next for the series. While waiting for the next movie, some fans would love to know theater play for Demon Slayer is coming.
However, it looks like this stage play won't be going international anytime soon. Instead, fans will have to catch it in Tokyo, Japan. Written and directed by Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi, this stage show could be an amazing experience for any close Demon Slayer fan.
The new Demon Slayer scene will premiere in June 2026
Many fans might be interested upcoming Demon Slayer scene. As it takes place in Japan, fans who don't live there may need to plan ahead to see it.
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Fortunately, the premiere date of the play has already been announced. It is due to start in June 2026which is still quite a long way to go. The exact date should be set later as more information is revealed.
The future of Demon Slayer after Infinity Castle Part 1 is clear
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Two more demon slayer movies are coming
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The series will grow bigger than ever before
Stage play for Demon Slayer it would definitely be a fun experience for some, but it still remains out of reach for most foreign fans of the series. What Demon Slayer fans are really looking forward to is more animated content. Specifically, fans want to know when is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 coming out.
With the first film, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza's Return since it was released in 2025, it seems unlikely that part 2 will drop in 2026. Realistically, the studio would probably need two years between each film. in that sense We should expect Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 around 2027. Of course, that is still to be determined by the studio, so fans should keep an eye out for any big reveal.
Then, The final Demon Slayer movie is likely to hit theaters in 2029and that should bring the curtain down on the franchise for good.
Fans were hoping that Jump Festa 2026 would bring a major Demon Slayer reveal, especially when it comes to Infinity Castle Part 2, but unfortunately that was not the case. It was a pretty awesome stage overall, not to mention the Demon Slayer movies. That doesn't mean fans won't get any updates, as other big projects are likely to drop later this year.
For now, fans will definitely have to wait. The only thing they can do at this point is wait for the second movie and in the meantime enjoy things like the upcoming Demon Slayer scene, which is sure to be massive in its own way. Fans planning to fly to Japan should book their tickets accordingly and maybe even plan a trip around it to enjoy it to the fullest.
Hopefully the playthrough will prove to be a great distraction until Infinity Castle Part 2 officially drops.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 is now in theaters. Fans who don't want to wait for the movies to drop can watch the manga on Manga Plus. Meanwhile, for the anime, the series currently has 4 anime seasons. You can find all these anime seasons on Crunchyroll.
