CulZone, inside ACZ and operated by Ichigo Animation, has expanded and reopened! To commemorate, the Anime T-Shirt Festival will be running from June 17 until July 10. Dozens of shirts will be on sale featuring both new and old anime titles. 

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©Negi Haruba, Kodansha /The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ Production Team ®KODANSHA

©Koyoharu Gotouge / Shueisha・Aniplex・ufotable

©2016 Natsume Akatsuki, Kurone Mishima / KADOKAWA / Konosuba Production Committee

©BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

©Tappei Nagatsuki, KADOKAWA / Re: Zero Production Committee

©Sotsu / Sunrise

©1995 Masamune Shirow / Kodansha, Bandai Visual, MANGA ENTERTAINMENT

Character shirts and logo shirts will be available and every fan will find something perfect! Items will be changed regularly throughout the event, so be sure to stop by and find something perfect for your summer wardrobe.

Otabe, one of the most popular sweets souvenir shops in Kyoto, Otabe, is known for its delicious matcha and mini-desserts. Starting May 12, the company has released nine uniquely packaged sweets inspired by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The limited-edition packaging will feature popular characters from the series. Previously, the company released matcha cakes for the crossover–this time, fans can enjoy choco-an flavor!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Choco-an

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Matcha

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Otabe (with Original Sticker)

Original Sticker: 15 varieties, 1 given at random

Focusing on the hashira from the series, fans will want to be on the lookout for their favorite character. These sweets can be bought at select stations in the Kyoto and Osaka area, major Kyoto tourist attractions, and online. In addition, matcha flavored treats will also be on sale featuring Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Hashibira Inosuke, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and Muzan Kibutsuji.

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An exhibition focusing on the Mugen Train and Entertainment District Arcs of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will open at Sapporo Factory in Hokkaido from July 15 until August 7, 2022.

Fans of the series won’t want to miss this huge showing of Demon Slayer materials, including a video exhibit showing off some of the best fight scenes from the film and anime series on a massive screen. 

Stay tuned for more details!

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Lotte has released a new lemon gum flavor in collaboration with the popular series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! With 35 distinct packages and gum wrappers decorated with famous scenes and quotes, fans can have a blast searching for their favorites. 

A limited-time campaign is also underway until March 5, 2023. Fans can enjoy collecting special point coupons printed on each label for a chance to win some spectacular prizes!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba / Lemon

特典Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Gum Campaign

10 Points (50 winners selected by lottery)

Kaiyodo Special Original Figure <Sepia Color Ver.> *Set of 2

5 Points (1,000 winners selected by lottery)
Original Toy Car

3 Points (1,000 winners)
Original Sticker with New Illustration by ufotable *2 piece set

＊Along with a special point coupon used to enter into the campaign, there are 36 package varieties.
＊Point coupons are not included with every purchase.

How would you like to win one of these impressive prizes?

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Custom shirt brand Original Stitch has opened orders for a selection of new One Piece-inspired apparel! This is the first time the brand is teaming up with the beloved manga, and fans will want to get their hands on some of these unbelievable designs that pay homage to the long-running series.

LOOK BOOK

Patterns at a Glance

The new collection features completely original designs based on the motifs of popular One Piece characters, including Luffy’s iconic Straw Hat. Each shirt is made-to-order, and customers can choose any fabric and size they like. The lineup also includes bandanas and masks!

A total of 30 different designs are available to choose from, with many inspired by the East Blue Saga, the first part of the series. Patterns can also be combined–for instance, the shirt’s pockets and collar can have their own unique designs. 

Original Stitch has collaborated with some of Japan’s most beloved properties in the past, with Pokemon Shirts becoming a phenomenon worldwide. A special Look Book is available for the new One Piece collection, so flip through and find a pattern that best represents you!

Nijigen no Mori, an amusement park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo, is teaming up with the popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer from April 9 until September 30, 2022! The event will feature unique events during the day and at night.

At night, guests can enjoy the Natagumo Mountain Night Walk, where they become members of the Kakushi and participate in a battle to the death between the characters Tanjiro Kamado and Rui. Participants will go on to experience the world of Demon Slayer on a 1.2 km long walk through the night forest, brought to life by a projection mapping spectacle showing Tanjiro and friends and their battle against the demons.

In the daytime installation, participants will go on a riddle-solving quest in an area with original character panels illustrated by ufotable. Participants will have the chance to explore the park and undertake a mission to find Tanjiro and friends. The attraction will feature limited-edition Nijigen no Mori original merchandise, as well as original food based on characters from the manga, such as Tanjiro Kamado and Kyojuro Rengoku.

The popular smartphone RPG Monster Strike is teaming up with the anime and manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba for a second collaboration starting March 15, 2022!

New Characters Available via Gacha

Characters Available through Fusion or Evolution

Collaboration Starter Pack

Exchange Exclusive Collaboration Characters 

Collaboration Quest Characters (Selection)

During this second collaboration, players can snag big-name Hashira like Kyujuro Rengoku and Tengen Uzui, as well as other popular characters like Nezuko Kamado, Kanao Tsuyuri, and the siblings Sabito and Makomo.

The characters will be available via gacha, as will Tanjiro, Giyu Tomioka, and Shinobu Kocho from the first collaboration. Some characters will be obtainable through a series of collaboration quests, including Akaza and Enmu from the Mugen Train Arc. 

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Tower Restaurant, located on the 40th floor of Hotel New Otani Tokyo, is offering a collaboration menu inspired by the anime and manga series Demon Slayer for the entire month of March. The space will also be decorated with Demon Slayer character cutouts perfect for taking photos with!

Limited March Menu

Breadsticks inspired by Inosuke’s sword

Zenitsu’s Smoked Eel Tapas

Kyojuro Rengoku’s Tom Yum Soup

Collaboration Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Kyojuro Rengoku

Tengen Uzui

8 Character-inspired Non-alcoholic Cocktails

Cocktail Order Bonus: Collaboration Coaster

Restaurant Guest Bonus: Lunch Mat

Along with this spectacular anime-inspired menu, the restaurant also offers a number of other normal dishes from beef stew to strawberry desserts. 

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is getting a Nintendo Switch version, with a release date set for June 9 in Japan.

The Demon Slayer manga series, written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge, has over 150 million copies in circulation, making it the ninth best-selling manga series of all time. It follows Tanjiro Kamado, a teen who strives to become a demon slayer after his family was killed and his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. Combining both heartwrenching storytelling with just the right amount of comic relief, the title has amassed fans around the world. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles was released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on October 21, and has sold over 1.32 million copious worldwide. It includes a solo mode that follows the Demon Slayer story, and also a Versus Mode, allowing players to fight other characters.

In the Nintendo Switch version, players can choose from a total of 24 characters to fight, including six demons added in previous free updates. By using Kimetsu Points, players can unlock characters and costumes, including the Summer School Uniform which will be a Switch exclusive. Physical copies are now available for pre-order, while the downloadable version will be available at a later date.

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Due to incredible popularity, Hotel New Otani Osaka has decided to extend the dates for its current Demon Slayer-inspired collaboration restaurant until March 31, 2022. Reservations for the month of March are now available.

Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

Kid’s Menu

Non-alcoholic Cocktails: (From Left) Zenitsu Agatsuma / Kyojuro Rengoku / Inosuke Hashibira

Original Chopsticks & Chopstick Bag Set

The aptly named ‘No Demons Allowed Restaurant’ features a Chinese course menu that brings the world of the popular series to life. From Nezuko’s Bamboo Appetizer Platter to a pork bun that looks quite a bit like Inosuke’s mask, anime fans will fall in love with this menu. 

Guests can snap some photos at a designated photo spot featuring life-sized cutouts of popular characters in hotel staff uniforms. The entire space will be decorated with wisteria flowers.

Six non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by the characters will also be available during dinner time only. Guests ordering one of these drinks will get a coaster with a newly-drawn illustration by ufotable.

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TOKYO BASE has started selling a collection of t-shirts featuring everyone’s favorite water Pokemon Piplup! Seven creators came together under the theme ‘A Girl and her Piplup’ during the Piplup Art Festival at PUBLIC TOKYO to make these awesome designs.

The seven participating popular creators are:
imid (Twitter:＠ne_nanikore）
Cotoh Tsumi (Twitter:＠cotoh_tsumi）
Akira Komayama (Twitter:＠Akira_komayama）
daisukerichard (Twitter:＠daisukerichad）
nsn (Twitter:＠nsnnn7）
hanabushi (Twitter:＠hanabushi_）
Miyama Ayumi (Twitter:＠miyaU_U）

Special Packaging

Sticker / Promo Card

To coincide with the launch of these neat designs, a pop-up shop has opened at PUBLIC TOKYO Jingumae. Each t-shirt comes in a special package with an original sticker and promo card.

Clothing designer Yumi Hosokawa created detailed costumes inspired by the new illustration drawn by Miyama Ayumi. Popular idol and actress Michishige Sayumi wore the costume and posted tons of pictures to social media! 

In January, it was announced that Yohji Yamamoto’s brand Ground Y would release a Demon Slayer-inspired collection. From February 10 until February 20, these items will be available at participating Ground Y stores nationwide as well as on THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO online store.

Original Bandana for Early Orders (while supplies last)

The collection is made exclusively from traditional Japanese fabrics, including silk from Ogura Fabrics, established in 1895. Fans can pick up cloaks and long coats featuring popular characters from the series including Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, and Kyojuro Rengoku. These illustrations were provided by ufotable exclusively for this collaboration.

A number of shirts will also be available, so be sure to grab your favorites before they’re gone!