Here’s everything that you need to know about the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc prior to its release.
Manga readers are well aware of the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc since it is one of the most enjoyable sections of the overall story. Not only is it the most anticipated arc of the series, it is also the biggest, which means fans can expect a ton of content in the coming years. The anime has adapted all of the manga’s contents up until the Hashira Training arc. The aforementioned story is up next, and it will cover all the events that take place within the Infinity Castle—a massive labyrinth where some of the strongest demons are lurking in almost every corner.
This has led to a question among those who have only watched the anime series: is Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc the last arc in the manga? No, this is the penultimate story arc in this section of the animanga series. Following this, the anime will adapt the Sunrise Countdown arc, which will conclude the overarching story. Sunrise Countdown arc will also have a small epilogue section, which is the final chapter of the manga series. Fans are quite excited for the upcoming story arc, which will not follow the typical episodic format.
How Will the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc Be Adapted?
This leads to another interesting question that fans want answers to – how will the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc be adapted? While fans might assume that it will follow the seasonal episodic format, that will not be the case for this story arc. The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc will be adapted into a movie trilogy. The upcoming arc has entered the production stages, which means fans can expect the film to be released sometime in 2026.
The production of a film is no joke, and it takes years for a feature film to be produced. It is also important to remember that the series in question is one of the biggest shonen anime titles in the world that has garnered fans from across the globe. Ufotable is a studio that prides itself on its top-tier animation quality. This isn’t a studio that cuts corners, and therefore, they could take a considerable amount of time to produce these films.
It is also important to note that this story arc is quite intensive from the animation standpoint simply because of the number of fights that are present in this arc. Fans can expect to see their favorite Hashira take on some of the toughest Upper Moon demons in the animanga series.
List of All Demon Slayer Arcs in the Manga and Anime
Now that we have covered all the important points surrounding the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc, this is the right time to review all the arcs that are present in the animanga series. Here are all the story arcs in the manga series, which completed its course in 2020:
- Final Selection Arc (Season 1)
- Kidnapper’s Bog Arc (Season 1)
- Asakusa Arc (Season 1)
- Tsuzumi Mansion Arc (Season 1)
- Mount Natagumo Arc (Season 1)
- Rehabilitation Training Arc (Season 1)
- Mugen Train Arc (Season 2)
- Entertainment District Arc (Season 2)
- Swordsmith Village Arc (Season 3)
- Hashira Training Arc (Season 4)
- Infinity Castle Arc (yet to be adapted)
- Sunrise Countdown Arc (yet to be adapted)
The anime adaptation is almost complete, as seen in the list presented above. The anime adaptation has covered 10 out of the 12 story arcs. The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc marks one of the biggest plot points in the series. The Demon Slayer Corps is at an all-out war with Muzan and his lackeys. The upcoming story arc will show how the Hashira and their protégés fare against the Upper Moon demons.
Which Chapter Should You Read After the Hashira Training Arc?
Naturally, there are fans who cannot wait for the anime adaptation to be released. The Hashira Training arc ended with Tanjiro and his comrades being dragged into the Infinity Castle. Nakime bailed Muzan from a precarious situation by trapping the targeted demon hunters. Fans can pick up Chapter 140, which marks the beginning of the Infinity Castle arc. The next 65 chapters will conclude the remaining portion of the story.
Fans can read the chapters on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus for free. However, the chapters can be viewed for free just once. If they wish to revisit the chapters, they can do so by purchasing the application’s subscription. Viewers can also read the chapters on Viz Media’s official website. Once again, fans will need to subscribe to their paid services to access Chapter 140 and beyond.
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