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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Hits Philippine Cinemas on August 20
The long-awaited Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is finally coming to Philippine theaters on August 20, 2025 before hitting U.S. and Canadian theaters on September 12, 2025. As the first installment of the highly anticipated trilogy, this epic film brings the Demon Slayer saga to its thrilling climax.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have officially announced the theatrical release dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the first installment of the much-awaited trilogy from renowned animation studio ufotable. Filipino audiences will get an exclusive first look on August 20, 2025, including IMAX® screenings, before the film lands in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025.

The Epic Conclusion Begins

Following the extraordinary success of Mugen Train and Swordsmith Village, this three-part cinematic event marks the final arc of the beloved anime series, bringing the saga of Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps to a thrilling climax.

A Battle Like No Other

For those new to the series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered by demons and his younger sister, Nezuko, is transformed into one. Over the years, he has battled formidable demons alongside his friends Zenitsu and Inosuke, as well as the elite swordsmen of the Corps known as the Hashira.

From his battles aboard the Mugen Train with Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku to the explosive clashes in the Entertainment District Arc and Swordsmith Village Arc, Tanjiro has trained tirelessly to face the ultimate threat—Muzan Kibutsuji, the demon king himself.

Now, as the Demon Slayer Corps completes their intense Hashira Training, Muzan launches a direct assault on their headquarters, trapping Tanjiro and the Hashira in the terrifying Infinity Castle—a labyrinthine stronghold where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

A Legacy of Success

Based on Koyoharu Gotoge’s globally acclaimed manga series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has taken the anime world by storm. The franchise boasts:
- Over 150 million copies sold worldwide.
- Record-breaking box office success (Mugen Train remains the highest-grossing Japanese anime movie of all time).
- Critical acclaim, including a 98% critic score and 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mark Your Calendars!

Fans can experience Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle in Philippine theaters on August 20, 2025, before its North American release on September 12, 2025. Stay tuned for ticketing details and advance screenings!

Are you ready for the ultimate battle? Follow Crunchyroll and Columbia Pictures PH at Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok for more updates and exclusive content!
March 6, 2025
Crunchyroll Announces Global Theatrical Release Dates for “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero”

Today, Crunchyroll and Toei Animation unveiled additional details for the global theatrical release of Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the newest film in the worldwide anime blockbuster franchise, including a new trailer, and new English voice cast.

The film will be available in both English dub and subtitled and will arrive in more than 2300 theaters in the United States and Canada on August 19 with tickets on sale starting July 22. The film will also be released in select U.S. based IMAX® theaters. For more information on the film visit http://2022dbs-global.com/.

Crunchyroll also announced the English Voice Cast for the film:

Son Gohan – Kyle Hebert
Son Goku – Sean Schemmel
Piccolo – Christopher R. Sabat
Bulma – Monica Rial
Vegeta – Christopher R. Sabat
Krillin – Sonny Strait
Trunks – Eric Vale
Videl – Kara Edwards
Pan – Jeannie Tirado

New English Voice Cast:
Dr. Hedo – Zach Aguilar
Gamma 1 – Aleks Le
Gamma 2 – Zeno Robinson
Magenta – Charles Martinet
Carmine – Jason Marnocha

Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the second film in the Dragon Ball Super franchise, opens in theaters across the globe in all continents. The film arrives on the following dates in the following regions and territories:

● August 18 in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Central America, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay

● August 19 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Zambia, Vietnam

● August 26 in India, Indonesia

● August 30 in Malaysia, Brunei

● August 31 in the Philippines

● September 1 in Singapore

● September 8 in Taiwan

● September 15 in South Korea

● September 29 in Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao

● Additional global release dates for the film will be announced soon.

This is the first truly globally-distributed theatrical release for Crunchyroll and is distributed in North America by Crunchyroll. Internationally, the film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO Official Synopsis:

The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Son Goku. Individuals, who carry on its spirit, have created the ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. These two Androids call themselves “Super Heroes”. They start attacking Piccolo and Gohan… What is the New Red Ribbon Army’s objective? In the face of approaching danger, it is time to awaken, Super Hero!

The film, with full commitment and deep involvement from Dragon Ball’s original creator Akira Toriyama, has the legendary manga creator behind the film’s original story, screenplay and character design.

Additionally, the film will be directed by Tetsuro Kodama and the Japanese voice actors for the film include Masako Nozawa (Son Goku, Son Gohan, and Son Goten), Toshio Furukawa (Piccolo), Aya Hisakawa (Bulma), Ryō Horikawa (Vegeta), Mayumi Tanaka (Krillin), Takeshi Kusao (Trunks), Yūko Minaguchi (Videl), Yūko Minaguchi (Pan), Miyu Irino (Dr. Hedo), Hiroshi Kamiya (Gamma 1), Mamoru Miyano (Gamma 2), Volcano Ota (Magenta), and Ryota Takeuchi (Carmine).

The Dragon Ball phenomena began in 1984 when Japan’s well-known manga from Akira Toriyama premiered in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” – becoming a top ranked title throughout its 10 and a half years of publication. Since then, the manga’s popularity has continued to grow with an astonishing record of 260 million copies sold worldwide and counting. And with Dragon Ball’s ever-increasing popularity, it has expanded beyond manga to include TV animation, movies, games and merchandising. Now 38 years after the launch of the original manga, Dragon Ball continues to evolve and will reach new heights starting with this new large-scale movie.

June 15, 2022
Crunchyroll Announces Global Theatrical Release for ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ This Summer

Crunchyroll and Toei Animation today announced it will release Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the newest film in the worldwide anime blockbuster franchise, which will come to theaters globally in Summer 2022.

This is the first truly globally-distributed theatrical release for Crunchyroll and is distributed in North America by Crunchyroll. Internationally, the film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film will be coming to theaters across the globe on all continents, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia (excluding Japan, which will debut the film on June 11). The film will be released in Japanese with subtitles and dubbed.

“For more than 30 years, the Dragon Ball franchise has delighted fans around the globe who have followed the world’s greatest warriors who defend Earth from forces of evil,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “We’re thrilled to partner with Toei Animation to bring fans the latest chapter of Dragon Ball Super to the legion of superfans eager to continue the adventure and to grow the anime audiences who are discovering it for the first time.”

Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is the second film in the Dragon Ball Super franchise. Dragon Ball Super: Broly was released in 2018 to fans around the globe. The film has grossed over $120 million at the box office globally and is the #5th highest-grossing anime movie at the box office in the U.S.

Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO Official Synopsis:

The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Son Goku. Individuals, who carry on its spirit, have created the ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. These two Androids call themselves “Super Heroes”. They start attacking Piccolo and Gohan… What is the New Red Ribbon Army’s objective? In the face of approaching danger, it is time to awaken, Super Hero!

The film, with full commitment and deep involvement from Dragon Ball’s original creator Akira Toriyama, has the legendary manga creator behind the film’s original story, screenplay and character design.

Additionally, the film will be directed by Tetsuro Kodama and the Japanese voice actors for the film include Masako Nozawa (Gohan, Goku and Goten), Toshio Furukawa (Piccolo), Yūko Minaguchi (Pan), Ryō Horikawa (Vegeta), Mayumi Tanaka (Krillin), Aya Hisakawa (Bulma), Takeshi Kusao (Trunks), Miki Itō (Android 18), Bin Shimada (Broly), Kōichi Yamadera (Beerus), Masakazu Morita (Whis), Hiroshi Kamiya (Gamma 1), Mamoru Miyano (Gamma 2), Miyu Irino (Dr. Hedo), Volcano Ota (Magenta), and Ryota Takeuchi (Carmine). The English voice cast will be announced soon.

The Dragon Ball phenomena began in 1984 when Japan’s well-known manga from Akira Toriyama premiered in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” – becoming a top ranked title throughout its 10 and a half years of publication. Since then, the manga’s popularity has continued to grow with an astonishing record of 260 million copies sold worldwide and counting. And with Dragon Ball’s ever-increasing popularity, it has expanded beyond manga to include TV animation, movies, games and merchandising. Now 38 years after the launch of the original manga, Dragon Ball continues to evolve and will reach new heights starting with this new large-scale movie.

In cinemas across the Philippines this Summer 2022, Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #DragonBallSuper

May 12, 2022