Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc Stage Play Reveals Cast, Trailer, and Key Visual!
Fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have something exciting to look forward to! The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the stage play adaptations of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga revealed new cast members, a trailer, and stunning key visuals for the upcoming Swordsmith Village Arc stage play.
Cast Highlights
Two major casting announcements were made:
Kazuki Katō will play Kokushibō, one of the strongest Upper Rank demons.
Kenji Urai will portray Dōma, a fan-favorite Upper Rank demon known for his charismatic and sinister demeanor.
Returning cast members from previous stage plays include:
Shōgo Sakamoto as Tanjirō Kamado.
Karen Takahashi as Nezuko Kamado.
Yoshihide Sasaki as Muzan Kibutsuji, the ultimate antagonist.
Performance Schedule
The stage play will have a limited run in two locations:
Tokyo: April 11–20 at The Galaxy Theater.
Hyogo: April 25–27 at the AiiA 2.5 Theater Kobe.
Creative Team
The production is in capable hands:
Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi is directing and writing the script.
Shunsuke Wada is composing the music.
Demon Slayer’s Stage Play Legacy
This isn’t the first time Demon Slayer has made its way to the stage. Here’s a brief history:
The first stage play premiered in Tokyo and Kobe in early 2020.
The second play ran in Tokyo and Osaka in August 2021.
The third play was performed in Tokyo and Kyoto in 2022.
The fourth play took place in late 2023.
The Demon Slayer manga also inspired a traditional Noh-Kyōgen stage play in 2022.
About the Manga and Anime
Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer manga debuted in 2016 and concluded in 2020, with 23 volumes. The anime adaptation has also been a massive hit:
The Swordsmith Village Arc anime premiered in April 2023.
In February 2023, a theatrical screening combining episodes from the Entertainment District Arc and the first Swordsmith Village episode premiered globally.
Fans can also look forward to the Infinity Castle film trilogy, set to debut in 2025.
This stage play is another thrilling addition to the Demon Slayer franchise. It blends live-action performances with the gripping narrative fans love. Don’t miss it!