Demon Slayer – History, Films & Collectibles
Infinity Castle recorded the biggest opening in the history of Japanese cinema. Here is what happened, when the sequel arrives, and what is worth owning in Demon Slayer collectibles.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
Infinity Castle and its records
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opened in Japan on 18 July 2025 – and broke one record after another.
- The biggest opening in the history of Japanese cinema – surpassing even Mugen Train.
- More than $779 million worldwide.
- In Japan, the second highest-grossing domestic release of all time – behind only Mugen Train.
Its theatrical run continued for months, and it returned to cinemas in March 2026 in a special ScreenX format.
When Part 2 arrives
Not in 2026. Ufotable has confirmed it officially – Infinity Castle Part 2 is placed in 2027.
The third and final film of the trilogy is expected in 2029.
The reason is quality: the first part took roughly three and a half years of production. Ufotable does not compromise on animation, and the battles of the second part are among the most demanding in the entire manga.
Part 2 will adapt chapters 158 to 183. Dates move – we update this guide whenever something changes officially.
The story
Koyoharu Gotouge's manga concluded in 2020 at 23 volumes. The premise is simple, and stronger for it: a boy, Tanjiro, comes home to find his family slaughtered by a demon. Only his sister Nezuko survives – having been turned into a demon herself.
Tanjiro becomes a demon slayer for two reasons: to turn her back into a human, and to find who was responsible.
Why it took off: Ufotable's anime. The animation is widely regarded as among the finest ever produced for television – and it turned a good manga into a global phenomenon.
The characters
The protagonist, in the green-and-black chequered haori.
His sister – a demon who does not attack humans. The most commercially popular character.
His two companions – the terrified one and the feral one.
The nine elite swordsmen. Each has a following of their own – and their own sales.
On the other side stand Muzan and the Upper Ranks – Akaza, Doma and Kokushibo, who dominate the Infinity Castle trilogy.
The two designs that sell on their own
Demon Slayer has two patterns that work without a face and without a name:
- The green-and-black chequer of Tanjiro's haori. It works on t-shirts, bags, socks – anywhere.
- Nezuko's pink kimono with its hemp-leaf pattern.
These are the same qualities that make the Creeper and the Akatsuki so commercial: recognisable even to someone who has never watched the series.
Gift guide
Anything with the green-and-black chequer – everyone recognises it.
Funko POP, t-shirts, posters.
Premium Hashira figures or battle scenes.
Keyrings, mugs, socks, a manga volume.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Infinity Castle Part 2 come out?
- Not in 2026. Ufotable has confirmed it – Part 2 is placed in 2027, with the third and final film expected in 2029.
- How successful was the first film?
- It recorded the biggest opening in the history of Japanese cinema and passed $779 million worldwide. In Japan it is the second highest-grossing domestic release of all time.
- Has the manga finished?
- Yes, it concluded in 2020 at 23 volumes. The films are adapting the final part of the story.
- What are the Hashira?
- The nine elite swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps. Each has their own breathing technique and a substantial following of their own – which is why separate product lines exist for each.
- Where can I find Demon Slayer collectibles in Thessaloniki?
- At the Techbox store (Al. Papanastasiou 100) and online at techbox.com.gr. You can order online and collect from the store with no shipping cost.
