Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Is Breaking Records, But The Creator Reveals Big Concerns About Tanjiro

This article contains spoilers for Demon Slayer.

The highly anticipated movie of Demon Slayer, titled “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza’s Return,” has just premiered in Japan, reigniting the series’ immense popularity once more. Initially launched during its first anime season, this series has maintained its massive following, largely due to its main character, Tanjiro. Interestingly, the creator had initial reservations about him.

Demon Slayer Has Become one of the Most Beloved Shonen Series

The Series Has Amazing Battles And A Lot Of Emotionally Charged Scenes

Currently, “Demon Slayer” stands among the top-performing series globally. While the manga had already garnered a significant following, the anime elevated its success significantly, particularly due to its stunning animation and skillful direction.

Absolutely, after the release of the movie, Demon Slayer has continued to dominate the box office with each film shattering previous records. The Mugen Train film became a record-breaker in Japan, and now even the latest one, Akaza’s Return, has surpassed those records again. This suggests that the final Demon Slayer movie might reach unprecedented heights upon release, establishing new benchmarks that will likely stand for years to come.

The Demon Slayer series’ popularity stems from several factors. While luck played a part in securing exceptional animation, it’s the powerful narrative that truly propels the series forward. Though the storyline is straightforward, it effectively showcases intense battles and numerous poignant scenes.

It’s largely due to Tanjiro’s efforts, but surprisingly, the creator of Demon Slayer initially felt he wasn’t particularly fascinating.

Tanjiro is Very Popular Now, But Gotoge Had Their Doubts About Him

Gotoge Thought Tanjiro Might not be Interesting

In the popular series Demon Slayer, Tanjiro serves as the cherished protagonist, making him the focal point of the narrative. Originally, the creator of Demon Slayer, Koyoharu Gotoge, harbored doubts about Tanjiro’s appeal due to his perceived ordinary nature. Gotoge believed that Tanjiro might not be captivating enough, a sentiment shared with his editor, Katayama, as discussed in “The Making of a Jump Manga! Volume 5.

Gotoge-sensei occasionally overlooks his own strengths due to a blind spot, and he sometimes questions Tanjiro’s normality, even expressing doubts about his interest level. Therefore, I often have to reassure him that Tanjiro is fine as he is. There are aspects of Tanjiro that Gotoge-sensei undervalues, but which I find impressive. This is simply a part of his character, so I need to ensure that these compelling qualities do not go unnoticed.” – Katayama

Where To Watch and Read Demon Slayer?

Available on Crunchyroll and Manga Plus

The Demon Slayer manga wrapped up back in 2020, with a total of 205 chapters. Compared to many other series, it’s a fairly brief story. If you’re eager to dive into this world and don’t want to wait for the movies, you can read it on Manga Plus.

In terms of the anime, it’s made up of 4 distinct seasons so far. You can catch all these seasons on Crunchyroll. For the remaining storyline, it’s being transformed into movies, but the theatrical releases are yet to be announced. The release dates will vary depending on each country.

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2025-07-28 00:51