When it comes to modern anime series, Demon Slayer has been all the hype, both in Japan and abroad, when you look at the past year. In 2025, Demon Slayer's popularity exploded once again thanks to a major project, and that is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza's Return. This movie was huge and broke records all over the world.
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After the hype of Infinity Castle movie, fans want so much new Demon Slayer content as possible. When it comes to animated content, unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be much in store for the 2026 series. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 may take a whileafter all, because it is a huge project to deliver in terms of quality. However, that doesn't mean there isn't anything to look forward to when it comes to the franchise. For fans in Japan, there is a huge opportunity to see one Demon Slayer stage play premiering in June 2026.
Demon Slayer Stage Play is coming to Japan
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New way to experience the story of Demon Slayer
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Exciting new characters to meet
Demon Slayer proved in 2025 that it is truly worthy of being called the king of modern anime. The series experienced an unprecedented level of success with its Infinity Castle film. But now, with the movie over, fans are wondering what's next for the series. While waiting for the next movie, some fans would love to learn that a stage play for Demon Slayer is coming.
However, this stage play doesn't seem to be going international any time soon. Instead, fans will have to catch it in Tokyo, Japan. Written and directed by Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi, this stage show can be a great experience for any Demon Slayer fan around.
Demon Slayer's new stage premieres in June 2026
Many fans may be fascinated by the upcoming Demon Slayer stage play. Since it takes place in Japan, fans who don't live there may need to plan ahead to watch it.
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Luckily, the premiere date for the stage play has already been revealed. It is supposed to start in June 2026which is still quite a while ahead. The exact date should be determined later, as more information is revealed.
Demon Slayer's future after Infinity Castle Part 1 is bright
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Two more Demon Slayer movies are coming
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The series will grow bigger than ever
A stage play for Demon Slayer would definitely be a fun experience for some, but still remains inaccessible to most foreign fans of the series. What Demon Slayer fans are really looking forward to is more animated content. Specifically, fans want to know when Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 comes out.
With the first film, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza's Return, after being released in 2025, it seems unlikely that part 2 will be released in 2026. Realistically, the studio would probably need two years between each film. In that sense, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 should be expected around 2027. Of course, that's still to be decided by the studio, so fans should stay tuned for some big reveals.
Then, the final Demon Slayer movie will probably be released in 2029and that should bring down the curtain on the franchise for good.
Fans had been hoping that Jump Festa 2026 would drop big Demon Slayer reveals, especially regarding Infinity Castle Part 2, but unfortunately that was not the case. It was a pretty underwhelming scene overall, with no mention of the Demon Slayer movies at all. This does not mean that no update will be given to fans, as other major projects will probably be released later this year.
For now, fans will definitely have to wait longer. All they can do for now is wait for the second movie, and in the meantime enjoy things like the upcoming Demon Slayer scene, which is sure to be massive in its own way. Fans planning to fly to Japan should book their tickets accordingly, and maybe even plan their trip around it to enjoy it to the fullest.
Hopefully the stage play will prove to be a great distraction until Infinity Castle Part 2 is officially released.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 is out in theaters now. Fans who don't want to wait for the movies to release can check out the manga on Manga Plus. Meanwhile, for the anime, the series currently has 4 anime seasons. These anime seasons can all be found on Crunchyroll.
