Demon Slayer Fans Put on Official Warning Following Infinity Castle Leak

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The team behind the anime has strongly cautioned people following the leak of a secretive sneak peek of the forthcoming Infinity Castle Arc, which appeared on various internet platforms without authorization.

In Japan, the mentioned trailer is now exclusively being shown in cinemas following the theatrical comeback of “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train”. This theater-only sneak peek features unseen footage from the upcoming sequel in the series, and it started on May 9th. Eager fans have already managed to leak this fresh content online. The same trailer will be aired in the U.S. later.

Demon Slayer Staff Issue Piracy Warning After Leaked Exclusive Anime Trailer

The statement indicates that the unique trailer for the Mugen Castle Arc, shown only at the end of the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train re-release, has been unlawfully filmed and shared online. Additionally, the notice subtly advises against recording inside movie theaters, as it is a punishable offense under Japanese law regarding the prevention of unauthorized film recording. Sharing such material on sites like Twitter (now X), YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook infringes upon copyright and could result in penalties such as imprisonment for up to 10 years, fines of up to 10 million yen, or both.

First published weekly in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 2016 to 2020, the acclaimed series titled “Demon Slayer” chronicles the journey of Tanjiro Kamado, who becomes a member of the Demon Slayer Corps following the brutal slaying of his family by demons. Tragically, Nezuko, his sister, is turned into one. With over 150 million copies sold worldwide, it’s a feat usually achieved by heavyweights like “One Piece” and “Dragon Ball” franchises.

The anime’s journey started with the airing of “Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve” arc in 2019, followed by the release of “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” in October 2020. This was then followed by the “Entertainment District Arc” in December 2021 and the “Swordsmith Village Arc” in April 2023. The latest arc that aired was the “Hashira Training Arc” from May to June 2024. Following the revival screenings of “Mugen Train,” the first installment of the “Infinity Castle Arc” will premiere in Japanese theaters on July 18, .

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2025-05-11 21:15