Chinese streaming service iQIYI (pronounced “eye-CHEE-yee”) has announced that the globally acclaimed Demon Slayer Training: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira will be available to watch on its platform. them on May 12, 2024. The premiere will be a one-hour special and will be available in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Ufotable is producing animation for the series.
iQIYI describes the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and its “Hashira (Pillars) Training Arc”:
Manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, boasting over 1.5 billion copies sold in Japan, is the brainchild of famous manga artist Koyoharu Gotouge. In 2020, the animated film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train broke the record as the highest-grossing film in Japanese history, causing global resonance. Achieving the highest success, the television adaptation continues to captivate audiences around the world. Now, following “Mugen Railway Arc” and “Amusement Park Arc”, the highly anticipated fourth installment, Demon Slayer Arc: Pillar Training, will be released!
This latest series delves into Tanjiro and his teammates' intense training with elite members of the Demon Slayer Corps to sharpen their skills. Included with this legendary anime series is a notable collaboration, featuring famous Japanese rock band MY FIRST STORY and the iconic HYDE, delivering an exciting opening theme song . The announcement has already created significant buzz and fans are eagerly awaiting more thrilling action scenes in Demon Tamer: Pillars, with the first episode expected to be a drag special. 1 hour long. Prepare yourself for the adrenaline rush of Demon Slayer!
Demon Slayer Training: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira is the fourth installment of the Demon Slayer series. The plot goes into the beginning of the training conducted by Hashira in preparation for the upcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. The anime will premiere on May 12 and will be streamed on Muse Asia and iQIYI in the Southeast Asia region.
Muse Asia recently held a theatrical screening of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc in seven territories in East and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines on February 21, Vietnam on February 23, Malaysia and Thailand on February 29. International screening is handled by Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Source: Press release©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA / Aniplex / ufotable