The new theatrical version of the anime " Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Yaiba" based on the popular manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, " Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns," is now available. The "Infinity Castle Arc" depicts the final battle between the Demon Slaying Corps and the demons led by Muzan Kibutsuji . In the first chapter, Shinobu Kocho , the Insect Pillar and one of the Demon Slaying Corps ' strongest swordsmen, will clash with Douma, an Upper Rank demon. Popular voice actress Saori Hayami has been playing Shinobu for around six years, since the 2019 broadcast of " Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc ." When asked about her feelings for Shinobu, Hayami began by saying, "It's hard to put into words..."
◇Shinobu will open the door for you
Hayami plays Shinobu, who fights demons using poison refined from wisteria flowers. She is known for her polite tone of voice and graceful demeanor.
"I was able to get up close and personal with the roots of Shinobu's heart, and I feel like we've been walking through time, so I apologize for talking about something so conceptual, but I think we've come this far by clashing and overlapping our souls."
He also has an admiration for Shinobu.
"At times she teases the other soldiers and says things that are a little spiteful, but she is a person with strong, burning passion, and at her core she is straightforward and strong-willed. She has the determination to stand up to others. It's not that I'm similar to her, but when I come into contact with Shinobu's will, I am influenced in some ways during recording. When I'm playing Shinobu, I feel like a door is opening for me, and by interacting with her I am influenced and something wells up within me."
◇Painful and raw passion
Although Shinobu is usually calm, there are scenes in the first chapter of the " Infinity Castle Arc" where she shows more raw emotions than ever before. Hayami said that while playing Shinobu, she feels that the appeal of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is "emotion."
"I think it's amazing how raw emotion is packed into the story. Not just the humans, but the demons as well. The story is packed with raw, painful passion and emotion. I think that's the appeal of ' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.'"
In the first chapter, you will be moved by Shinobu's emotions. Be sure to pay attention to Hayami's passionate performance.
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kimetsu no Yaiba" tells the story of Tanjiro Kamado, whose family was killed by demons, who joins the Demon Slaying Corps in order to turn his sister Nezuko, who has turned into a demon, back into a human. The original manga was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from 2016 to 2020. The manga has sold over 220 million copies. The TV anime "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc" aired from April to September 2019, and the movie version "Demon Slayer : Mugen Train" released in October 2020 earned the highest box office revenue in Japan's history, approximately 40.4 billion yen, and attracted a total of approximately 28.97 million domestic moviegoers. The "Entertainment District Arc" aired from December 2021 to February 2022, the "Swordsmith Village Arc" from April to June 2023, and the "Hashira Training Arc" from May to June 2024. The "Infinity Castle Arc" is a trilogy.
