Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Releasing International (Singapore) has brought Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle to Singapore for the first-ever international red carpet movie premiere outside Japan. This is accompanied by a stunning immersive installation in the heart of Orchard Road.
The red carpet premiere took place on 11 August at Shaw Theatres Lido, featuring the much-anticipated film in Japanese audio with bilingual subtitles in English and Simplified Chinese. Making the event even more special, Takahiro Sakurai, the voice behind Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka, was in attendance to greet fans.
Speaking ahead of the premiere, Sakurai reflected on the complexities of portraying Giyu over the years, noting that the greatest challenge was portraying the character’s shift from being initially very cold to becoming slightly more emotional. He explained that he needed to capture this transition authentically so that the audience could feel Giyu’s growth.
When asked about his favourite moment in Infinity Castle, Sakurai said it was Giyu’s fight alongside Tanjiro, describing it as a scene worth looking forward to as it showcases their connection and the high stakes of the battle.
From now to 28 August, fans can immerse themselves in the surreal world of the Infinity Castle at Shaw Urban Plaza. The installation recreates the anime’s signature gravity-defying aesthetic: with shoji windows, fusuma sliding doors, and white walls suspended at impossible angles.
Certain areas even feature the infinity mirror effect, amplifying the illusion of endlessness.
The space is also brought to life with a giant inflatable Tanjiro, life-sized character standees, vibrant visuals from the series, and an interactive PlayStation®5 gaming zone.
The Final Battle Begins
Infinity Castle follows Tanjiro Kamado and his comrades as they descend into the demons’ stronghold for a climactic showdown against Muzan Kibutsuji. The movie marks the beginning of the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and their most formidable enemy yet.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will be showing at Shaw theatres from 13 August, and from 14 August at all theatres. The Infinity Castle installation runs till 28 August at Shaw Urban Plaza. For more updates, visit the Demon Slayer website.
Photo credits (event): Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll.
