This post contains spoilers for Demon Slayer.
Demon Slayer is one of the biggest anime series, but that wasn't always the case. It was only after the first season of the anime aired that the manga began to attract interest from around the world.
ufotable played a key role in Demon Slayers success. In fact, it won't be an exaggeration to say that the studio single-handedly turned Demon Slayer into a multi-million dollar franchise. Without the hard work of the staff, Demon Slayer would never have achieved so much fame.
ufotable already has a Demon Slayer replacement
ufotable announced Genshin Impact Anime a long time ago
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ufotable will release an update regarding the Genshin Impact anime in the future
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Very little is known about the project
Fans who liked the Demon Slayer anime want to know what ufotable will do after the anime ends. As one of the most notable studios in the world, it would be strange for ufotable not to announce a replacement. However, there is a good chance that the studio has already chosen a successor to Demon Slayer, and that is Genshin Impact.
Most people have forgotten ufotable's announcement about Genshin Impact. After all, the statement came out in 2022, and there has been absolute silence on the matter, leading some to question whether the studio ever intends to work on the Genshin Impact anime. Fans would not be wrong to question ufotable, as there have been no updates from the studio. However, there is a chance that ufotable has been silent on the matter because it wants to focus solely on Demon Slayer, and no one can blame the studio for that.
But it seems likely that ufotable is waiting to finish the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie trilogy before moving into any other series. ufotable has set incredibly high standards with the Demon Slayer anime adaptation, and it wouldn't want anything to tarnish its reputation. So it's only natural to wait and finish the project before starting a new one.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Movie 2 & 3 Release Date
ufotable released the first Infinity Castle movie earlier this year, and it broke all sorts of records. It became the highest-grossing film in Japanese history, even overtaking phenomenons like Superman at the global box office. The reception of the film proves that anime has become even more mainstream. Even non-anime fans were interested in seeing Demon Slayer because of the incredible animation quality. Maintaining such a high standard is only possible if the staff is given plenty of time.
Therefore, ufotable must ensure that it does not force the staff to work overtime and that they get enough time to produce another stellar film. Based on available statements, each film takes more than two years to produce. So if the studio started work in 2025, the next film will be released sometime in 2027. There is a chance that some employees were assigned to the second film, while the majority worked on the first. If so, the second movie won't take as long as the first. If the studio manages to push the second film out to 2027, the third and final film could premiere in 2029, falling in line with speculation of the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trilogy ending before 2030.
After the trilogy is finished, ufotable can start working on the fifth season of the anime. Many fans believe that the studio will not do such a thing, but it has happened before. Besides, it's always better to have an alternative. The fifth season of Demon Slayer will not happen right after the trilogy. ufotable will likely take a year or two to put some finishing touches on the TV series before its release.
If fans don't want to wait that long, they can simply start reading the manga, which ended quite some time ago. Since the manga is the source material, fans don't have to worry about the studio adding any extra details. But if the wait doesn't bother them, then it's better to wait for the second and third movies.
