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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I comes to Crunchyroll in July — MP3s & NPCsDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I will be available on Crunchyroll starting July 28, featuring both subbed and dubbed versions. The film, which continues the story of Tanjiro Kamado's battle against demons, will also be available for purchase on various digital platforms. The announcement was made at Anime Expo.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle's streaming release date might have just been leaked – and it's soonA potential streaming release date for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle has been leaked by Amazon Canada, suggesting it will arrive on Crunchyroll on July 29, 2026. This date aligns with the home entertainment release in Japan and follows the movie's theatrical run which began in July 2025. The film is the first part of a trilogy concluding the Demon Saga.
New Witch on the Holy Night Movie Character Art RevealedType-Moon, Ufotable, and Aniplex revealed new character art for the Witch on the Holy Night movie at the 2026 Machi Asobi event. The presentation showcased Aoko (voiced by Haruka Tomatsu), Soujyuro (voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi), and Alice (voiced by Kana Hanazawa). The movie, which has been in production for over four years, is set to be released in Japanese theaters in 2026.- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's nine-month theatrical run has finally come to an end, and there's still no Crunchyroll streaming date in sightDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle has concluded its nine-month theatrical run, grossing $738.5 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing anime film of all time. Despite its box office success, a streaming release date on Crunchyroll has not yet been announced.
Tales Fans Are Fed Up as Hyped Anniversary Announcement Falls FlatFans of the Tales series are expressing disappointment over the lack of significant announcements for its 30th anniversary. A recent reveal of 188 original illustrations created by ufotable and Production I.G. was criticized for not being a new game or anime project, especially after previous hype. This follows a perceived apathy surrounding recent remasters like Tales of Berseria Remastered and Tales of Xillia Remastered.
JRPG fans crushed again as latest Tales announcement turns out to be another bust: "The way they hype things up is…Fans of the Tales JRPG series are expressing frustration over a series of disappointing announcements for its 30th anniversary. A recent teaser from anime studio Ufotable, which had previously worked on Tales projects, turned out not to be a new game, following a similar letdown with a Sword Art Online announcement last month. This has led to widespread fan disappointment and concerns about the series' current standing.
Ufotable and Production IG Working on Tales of Character IllustrationsUfotable and Production IG are collaborating on 188 character illustrations to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tales of series. The project will begin with artwork from Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Xillia, with artists Akira Matsushima and Tokuyuki Matsutake confirmed to be involved. Separately, a Nintendo Switch version of Tales of Arise, including its DLC, is set to release on May 22, 2026.- Tales 30th Anniversary Collaboration with ufotable and Production I.G Announced for 188 New Illustrations Across Mainline TitlesAnimation studios ufotable and Production I.G have announced a collaboration for the Tales franchise's 30th anniversary, featuring 188 new illustrations across mainline titles. The first batch will showcase Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Xillia. ufotable also announced a concert for the tenth anniversary of the Tales of Zestiria anime adaptation.
5 reasons why you need to pay attention to AnimeJapan 2026, including possible Steel Ball Run answersAnimeJapan 2026 is set to feature significant announcements and discussions regarding popular anime series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Potential reveals include details on Demon Slayer Infinity Castle 2, the next part of Steel Ball Run, and the future of Jujutsu Kaisen's Culling Game arc. Netflix will also showcase its 2026 lineup, including the supernatural series Dandelion.