With the Fall 2021 anime season coming up in October, we polled our readers last weekend to find out what which Fall 2021 series they were most excited for. This Fall season features new seasons for many popular shows like Demon Slayer, Shield Hero, and …Read more »
Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer manga is beloved around the world, and it’s being celebrated in a Demon Slayer art exhibition that touches down in Japan next month. The Kimetsu no Yaiba: Koyoharu Gotouge Art Exhibition is currently scheduled to run from October 26 to December …Read more »
While we still don’t have a specific date, the official website revealed some more info on Demon Slayer season 2 plans. The Entertainment District arc is now scheduled to air for two cours, adding up to a half-year run, starting this fall and right on …Read more »
Universal Studios Japan is getting Demon Slayer attractions, including the “Demon Slayer XR Ride” and the “Hollywood Dream the Ride.” So what else does the theme park need to stay with the theme and get the tourists in? That’s right — Universal Studios Japan is …Read more »
To get folks caught up before the new season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, a series of compilation specials that cover the first season are set to air on Japanese TV in September. Demon Slayer completists may want to get their eyeballs on these …Read more »
Following up on the successful first outing, the Demon Slayer McDonald’s collaboration is coming back for more starting on September 3. The original arrived back in March to reimagine characters from Koyoharu Gotouge’s hit series as McDonald’s employees, and new designs will be available when …Read more »
Japanese sword expert Paul Martin wants people to understand what’s so special about Japanese swords. He’s curated the Japanese section of the British Museum; works with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to promote sword tourism; and he’s hired master craftsmen in Japan …Read more »
The Tokyo Olympics have officially concluded, and the Paralympics are set to begin on August 24. While Japan didn’t get as much otaku-related tourism as it wanted, there were still quite a few otaku moments, like the video game music of the opening ceremony and …Read more »
The second Demon Slayer stage play—Stage Play Kimetsu no Yaiba Part 2: Bond—was set to kick off its opening performance in Japan on August 7. Before that, Japanese media got an early peek at the show’s dress rehearsal performance, and now we can all see …Read more »
The original proposed plans to have Akira and Super Mario in the Olympics opening ceremony may have been scrapped, but Japan is finding other ways to share its otakudom during the Games. Music often plays in the background of the sports, and otaku will recognize …Read more »
Goo Ranking sought to discover which shonen manga Japanese fans think has the best ending. They quizzed 2,758 people during the early months of 2021. Make your bets now on who made the top five, and then look below for results...
Late last year publisher Shueisha put replicas of the original manuscript for Demon Slayer’s 204th chapter up for sale. Only thirty-three were made, and they weren’t cheap, coming in at 38,500 yen (about $350) each. However, people who purchased them have complained. At that price …Read more »
Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan is showing its love for the Demon Slayer franchise by getting several Demon Slayer attractions. “Demon Slayer XR Ride” is described as a virtual reality roller coaster, and it will be around from September 17 to February 13. People will get …Read more »
Big news was expected to drop for Demon Slayer season 2 during today’s Kimetsu TV, New Information Announcement Special. The broadcast has come and gone, and what we’re left with is… a new key visual for the second season’s Entertainment District Arc! Okay, so we …Read more »
The Demon Slayer shorts “Kimetsu Gakuen Valentine-hen” came out earlier this year in honor of Valentine’s Day. It took a twist from the original story and put the characters in a school. While it may not be canon, it was popular enough with fans that …Read more »
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