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Advance ticket sales for the highly anticipated anime film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” are set to commence on September 5 across theaters in India, as announced by Crunchyroll in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. This film will achieve the milestone of being showcased on over 750 screens nationwide, representing the broadest release ever for an anime production in India.

Entertainment industry professionals should note that this release strategy not only demonstrates Crunchyroll’s commitment to enhancing the visibility of anime within diverse markets but also signifies a pivotal shift in audience engagement tactics. Tickets will be available through leading cinema chains and popular online platforms in advance of the film’s theatrical debut scheduled for September 12.

This production is noteworthy for being the first anime film in India to be released in five languages: Japanese (with English subtitles), English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Such an approach indicates a calculated effort to cater to a multilingual audience, expanding market reach and maximizing box office potential.

Moreover, on September 7, fans in Mumbai will have a unique opportunity to attend a special advance screening, featuring appearances by popular anime enthusiasts Tiger Shroff and Rashmika Mandanna. This event will include exclusive experiences reflecting the themes of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” creating buzz and heightening anticipation ahead of the public release.

As the inaugural film in a three-part trilogy culminating the acclaimed narrative of the series developed by ufotable, the film promises to attract extensive viewership, given the international acclaim of its predecessors, “Mugen Train” and the subsequent installments like “To the Swordsmith Village.” These films have not only garnered impressive box office performance—“Mugen Train,” for instance, is recognized as the highest-grossing Japanese anime movie to date—but also achieved critical acclaim within the industry.

For industry professionals, monitoring this release can yield valuable insights into consumer behavior trends, effective cross-platform marketing strategies, and the growing significance of anime in global markets. With a strong industry backing and a well-structured release plan, the forthcoming “Demon Slayer” film exemplifies best practices in strategic marketing and audience engagement within the media and entertainment supply chain.

Persons: Tiger Shroff, Rashmika Mandanna
Company Names: Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, ufotable
Titles: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Mugen Train, To the Swordsmith Village
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