Keifuku Electric Railroad launched an event on Boxing Day last year in Japan in collaboration with the TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The event is still taking place and is set to end on April 11.

At Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line, there is a temporary area draped with wisteria flowers that commuters are encouraged to participate in as part of the collaboration. Built to ward off demons, fans of the anime series can write their own messages to be strung up on the flowers. They can write their thoughts and feelings on the characters and series as well as wishes and prayers for COVID to soon be over for all. It’s been a popular photo spot amongst passengers. And if you head from this area up to the roof, you can gaze out at the incredible view of Arashiyama.

ANIPLEX+ opened orders for a new 1/8 scale of Nezuko Kamado from the popular TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on Tuesday (March 23).

The gorgeous figure recreates Nezuko in the middle of using her Pyrokinesis power.

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In promotion of the forthcoming live-action films Rurouni Kenshin: The Final and Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning, both of which will be released on April 23 and June 4 respectively this year, the series is rolling out a collaboration with Sanrio’s globally-beloved character Hello Kitty on April 14.

Original Merchandise

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Plush Toys (2 Designs) | ¥3,850 Each (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Plush Toys (4 Designs) | ¥2,750 Each (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty A4 Folder Set | ¥495 (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Bottle | ¥1,540 (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Tote Bag | ¥2,200 (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Ballpoint Pens & Mechanical Pencils (2 Designs) | ¥770 Each (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Hand Towels | ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Pins (6 Designs) | ¥330 Each (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Acrylic Stands (8 Designs) | ¥715 Each (Tax Included)

Rurouni Kenshin x Hello Kitty Sweets Paradise Collaboration Cafe

Menu Excerpt

Kenshin Hello Kitty Beef Bowl / Battousai Hello Kitty Omurice

Enishi Hello Kitty Orange Crepe / Tomoe Hello Kitty Anmisu / Kaoru Hello Kitty Strawberry Pancake

Acrylic Mascot Key Rings

10 Designs

Plush Toys

This marks the second collaboration between Rurouni Kenshin and Hello Kitty, the first taking place back in 2014 in promotion of Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends. Fans can get their hands on a collection of cute merchandise with Hello Kitty dressed as various characters from the series, as well as tuck into a themed menu which will first be served at Sweets Paradise Ueno ABAB from April 22 before rolling out to six more Sweets Paradise branches in Japan.

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The hit anime film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train has been announced for a DVD and Blu-ray release in Japan on June 16, 2021. It will be sold in several editions, including an exclusive version in collaboration with the anime and manga chain Animate.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge that has been serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2016. An anime adaptation by ufotable aired in 2019 to worldwide critical acclaim. An animated film, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, was released last year and covered the Infinity Train Arc of the manga series. Its success saw it entered into the Best Animated Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards. A second season, Kimetsu no Yaiba – Yūkaku-hen, will premiere this year.

A special poster featuring exclusive art of Tanjiro and Enmu will be included with Animate Limited Pressing Edition copies. Additionally, these editions when bought at Animate will come with an A1 tapestry and A4 folder. Regular Edition copies will include a postcard. Fans who pre-order their copies early at Animate will also receive a set of seven large bromide pictures for Limited Pressing Editions and a single one for Regular Editions.

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train – Japan DVD & Blu-ray Release

Animate Limited Pressing Edition Blu-ray: ¥12,870

Animate Limited Pressing Edition DVD ¥11,770

Limited Pressing Edition Blu-ray: ¥9,900

Limited Pressing Edition DVD: ¥8,800

Regular Edition Blu-ray: ¥4,400

Regular Edition DVD: ¥3,850

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Japanese hobby website AMNIBUS is now taking orders for its new collection of lunch boxes based on the TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Mug Lunch Box | ¥3,000 (Before Tax)

The lunch boxes are designed to look like mugs, fitted with handles for easy holding. There are designs featuring the names of the main cast of characters including Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and more.

They separate into two sections so you can store a range of different foods and ingredients. Perfect for picnics, work lunch, events, and all occasions!

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A new fashion accessory collection of the popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer in collaboration with ANNA SUI released by Bandai Fashion Collection on March 15. Additionally, they revealed kids’ wear collection and open for preorder online which will be available for purchase at all ANNA SUI mini stores in Japan from March 19.

The Line-up: ANNA SUI meets Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer×ANNA SUI Umbrella Nezuko Kamado | ¥5,500 (Tax included)

Demon Slayer×ANNA SUI Multi scarf Kocho sisters | ¥3,850 (Tax included)

Demon Slayer×ANNA SUI T-shirt Kocho sisters | ¥5,830 (Tax included)

Demon Slayer×ANNA SUI Socks Shinobu Kocho | ¥2,750 (Tax included)

Demon Slayer×ANNA SUI Socks Nezuko Kamado | ¥2,750 (Tax included)

Demon Slayer×ANNA SUI Face Towel | ¥2,970 (Tax included)

The collection featured Nezuko Kamado and Kocho sisters including Shinobu, Kanae and Kanawo, the main heroines of Demon Slayer with ANNA SUI’s iconic butterfly and rose motifs creating original designs.

Demon Slayer ×ANNA SUI mini

ANNA SUI mini released 6 new items from spring/summer collection in collaboration with Demon Slayer. Also, other items such as handkerchiefs and tissues are on sale since December last year.

Enjoy the exclusive collaboration of Demon Slayer and ANNA SUI.

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French streaming service Wakanim began releasing a French dub of season one of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on March 1 to members of the site. One new episode will be released every 15 days.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been a monumental success across the globe since it first aired, with the recent animated feature length film breaking box office records in Japan.

Now, French fans will be able to experience or re-experience the first season in their native tongue.

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Japanese online anime and manga goods website CharaDepa is now taking orders for two new boxes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pins. The pins are available to order through the site until March 14.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pin Collection No. 3 (Contains 8)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pin Collection No. 4 (Contains 8)

The pins feature Tanjiro, Nezuko, and many more familiar faces in cute chibi form. These are a must-grab for pin-lovers and fans of the anime series.

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The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba hype train continues with the release of two new T-shirts which are available to purchase via the online Japanese anime and manga retailer CharaDepa until February 20.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration T-Shirt – White | ¥2,900 (Before Tax)

Front Design

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration T-Shirt – Black | ¥2,900 (Before Tax)

Front Design

Attain total concentration with this new collection.

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The first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of the TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba dropped on Twitter and YouTube on Sunday (February 14).

The anime series is adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga of the same name which is serialised in Shueisha’s Jump Comics and has sold over 130 million copies. The first season aired in April 2019. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy on a quest to slay demons and save his sister after his family is slaughtered and his sister is turned into a demon herself. It was animated by ufotable who are returning for the second season too.

An anime film, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, was released on October 16, 2020, adapting the “Mugen Train” or “Infinity Train” arc of the manga series.

The second season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will adapt the Entertainment District Arc. The trailer can be watched on Twitter here or on YouTube below.

Stay tuned for more news of Season 2 of Demon Slayer, airing sometime this year.

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Bandai Apparel released a new collection of loungewear on its official shopping site Premium Bandai last Wednesday (February 3) based on the TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pyjama Sets

Tanjiro Kamado

Nezuko Kamado

Zenitsu Agatsuma

Inosuke Hashibara

Giyu Tomioka

Shinobu Kocho

Kyojuro Rengoku

Kanao Tsuyuri

Baby T-Shirts & Baby Pyjamas

The collection also includes seven T-shirts and five pyjama sets for babies.

Lounge about in the house wrapped in pyjamas of your favourite series with Bandai’s new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collection.

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BANDAI SPIRITS Toy Innovation is releasing a collection of seven new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba figures on Saturday (February 6) at Lawson, HMV, and other stores in Japan.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Lottery Draw Prizes

The figures are part of a lottery draw alongside other Demon Slayer merch prizes. The figures make up the lottery draw rankings from A to G, which feature the series’ main cast of characters including Tanjiro, Nezuko, Kyojuro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Giyu, and Shinobu. The H prize is a collection of 10 high quality metallic art panels, the I prize is a line-up of micro fibre towels featuring the characters in full colour, and the J prize features 20 rubber straps with the characters in cute superdeformed art.

There are also a final prize which is a special Nezuko figure. The line-up is a must-grab for fans of the manga and anime series.

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