by “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1 – Akaza Returns” is currently in theaters. The third commercial using footage from the film, “Battle Commercial No. 3 – Agatsuma Zenitsu vs. Kaigaku,” has been unveiled. The footage captures a glimpse of Agatsuma Zenitsu and Kaigaku, the Upper Rank Six demon, facing off and crossing blades.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is an anime series based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, published in 23 volumes by Shueisha’s Jump Comics, with a total circulation of over 220 million copies. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family was killed by demons. He joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his demon-turned sister, Nezuko, back into a human, and throws himself into fighting demons.
The heartbreaking tale of humans and demons, along with the terrifying swordplay, charming characters, and occasional comical moments, has made the series popular. Produced by ufotable, the anime series began with the TV anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve” in April 2019. It has been decided that the film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle” will be produced as a trilogy, with “Chapter 1: Akaza Returns” opening on July 18th. The final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons unfolds in the demon stronghold, “Infinity Castle.”
This “Decisive Battle Commercial Part 3 – Zenitsu Agatsuma vs. Kaigaku” is a commercial featuring footage from the film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns,” following “Part 1 – Tanjiro Kamado & Giyu Tomioka vs. Akaza” and “Part 2 – Shinobu Kocho vs. Douma.” It begins with a confrontation between the two contrasting characters, with Zenitsu saying, “I can only use the First Form, and you can’t use the First Form alone,” and then shows Kaigaku launching a fierce attack, saying, “This is my power. It’s mine now that I’ve become a demon.”
The commercial concludes with Zenitsu’s line, “Our paths have parted,” which was also used in the copy for the fifth key visual. See the outcome of the battle on the big screen. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns” is currently in theaters. Starting September 13th, the fifth special gift for visitors, the “5th Key Visual Illustration Board,” will be distributed in limited quantities. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1 Akaza Returns” is currently in theaters.
[Staff] Original story: Koyoharu Gotouge (published by Shueisha Jump Comics) Director: Haruo Tonozaki Character design and chief animation director: Akira Matsushima Screenplay production: ufotable Sub-character design: Miyuki Sato, Yoko Kajiyama, Mika Kikuchi Prop design: Shoji Koyama Art director: Koji Eto Cinematography and finishing director: Yuichi Terao 3D director: Kazuki Nishiwaki Color design: Yuko Omae Editing: Manabu Kamino Music: Go Shiina, Yuki Kajiura Theme songs: Aimer “A World Where the Sun Doesn’t Rise” (SACRA MUSIC / Sony Music Labels Inc.) and LiSA “Shine on a Cruel Night” (SACRA MUSIC / Sony Music Labels Inc.) Chief director: Hikaru Kondo Animation production: ufotable Distribution: Toho, Aniplex
[Cast] Tanjiro Kamado: Natsuki Hanae Nezuko Kamado: Akari Kito Zenitsu Agatsuma: Hiroshi Shimono Inosuke Hashibira: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Kanao Tsuyuri: Reina Ueda Genya Shinazugawa: Nobuhiko Okamoto Giyu Tomioka: Takahiro Sakurai Tengen Uzui: Katsuhiko Konishi Yukitoki Tohru Muichiro: Kengo Kawanishi Shinobu Kocho: Saori Hayami Mitsuri Kanroji: Kana Hanazawa Obanai Iguro: Kenichi Suzumura Sanemi Shinazugawa: Tomokazu Seki Gyomei Himejima: Tomokazu Sugita Douma (Upper Rank Two): Mamoru Miyano Akaza (Upper Rank Three): Akira Ishida Kaigaku (Upper Rank Six): Yoshimasa Hosoya The correct spelling of “Ne” in Nezuko’s name is “Ne + 爾”. The correct spelling of “Tsuji” in Kibutsuji Muzan is with a single dot.
