Overview
- Demon Slayer has announced an exciting collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB), with further details expected shortly.
- The inaugural film of the Infinity Castle trilogy is set to premiere in Japan on July 18, 2025.
- This MLB collaboration is likely part of the movie’s promotional activities, which may include exclusive new content.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba recently made waves with the announcement of a collaboration in the United States focused on baseball. Fans are particularly eager for the upcoming release of the first film from the Infinity Castle trilogy, which is set to debut later this year.
This trilogy is poised to encompass the concluding chapter of the beloved series, promising a spectacular farewell to the anime. Following significant news regarding the movie’s release, fans were pleasantly surprised by the announcement of a new collaboration: Demon Slayer is joining forces with Major League Baseball.
Essential Insights on Kimetsu x MLB
Currently, specific details about the collaboration are limited. The official MLB account made a brief announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter), without additional context from either the MLB or Demon Slayer social media channels. This post prominently features both the MLB and Demon Slayer logos:
⚾ MLB ⚔️ DEMON SLAYER Coming soon pic.twitter.com/yT4tpWuLc5 — MLB (@MLB) March 3, 2025
The regular 2025 MLB season is scheduled from March 27 to September 18, 2025. Notably, there will be a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 17-18, 2025.
This collaboration is expected to tie in with the Tokyo series, especially as the official Demon Slayer account utilized the hashtag “MLBTokyoSeries”:
#DemonSlayer #MLB #MLBTokyoSeries 2025.3.6 7:00 AM pic.twitter.com/UH7WTF8b1R — Demon Slayer Official (@kimetsu_off) March 3, 2025
An official announcement clarifying the collaboration details is anticipated on March 6 at 7:00 AM JST. Given baseball’s immense popularity in Japan, this partnership is generating significant excitement among fans.
Infinity Castle Arc Promotional Campaign Insights
| Movie Title | Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc (“Movie 1”) |
| Release Date in Japan | July 18, 2025 |
| Runtime | To Be Announced (TBA) |
Recently, it was confirmed that the first installment of the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trilogy will be released in Japan on July 18, 2025. According to a leak from Sony Pictures, the film is expected to hit American cinemas on September 12, which is notably swift for such releases — an indicator of Sony’s strong commitment to this project.
The MLB collaboration could play a significant role in the promotional efforts for the movie, potentially unveiling exciting Infinity Castle-related content, including a new movie trailer. The last trailer mainly celebrated the anime franchise as a whole, hinting that fresh material may be on the horizon.
Rumors suggest that the trilogy will span two years, with sequels slated for release in 2025, 2027, and 2029, although specific details regarding the second and third films have yet to be revealed.
Hashira Training Arc Blu-ray Release on Crunchyroll
In addition to movie news, Crunchyroll has announced a limited-edition Blu-ray collection for the Hashira Training arc (Season 4), slated for release in the US on April 22. Pre-orders are currently available through the Crunchyroll Store.
Demon Slayer can be streamed on Crunchyroll, either subtitled or dubbed, and may also be available on Netflix in certain regions.
Source: X (formerly Twitter)
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