Fans of Demon Slayer have been captivated by Tanjiro Kamado and his comrades as they prepare for their epic battles against formidable demon forces during the Taisho Period in Japan in the ongoing anime series. While the anime continues its gripping narrative, Crunchyroll has announced the international streaming debut of Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Stage, a live-action adaptation. According to a recent press release, the stage production is now available with English subtitles in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand as of June 21, 2024.
The stage adaptation, originally performed in Japan from January to February 2020, features a stellar cast including Ryota Kobayashi as Tanjiro Kamado, Akari Takaishi as Nezuko Kamado, Keisuke Ueda as Zenitsu Agatsuma, Yugo Sato as Inosuke Hashibira, and more. It covers the first half of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1, focusing on manga chapters 1 to 19, and includes key arcs like the Final Selection, Kidnapper’s Bog, and Asakusa.
Based on Koyoharu Gotoge’s bestselling manga, Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado’s quest for vengeance and his journey to restore his sister Nezuko, who has been turned into a demon. The anime series, currently in its fourth season with the Hashira Training Arc, continues to enthrall audiences with its rich storytelling and intense action sequences.
Viewers can catch all seasons of Demon Slayer in Japanese and English on Crunchyroll, with previous seasons also available on Hulu and Netflix. The live-action stage adaptation is now streaming globally on Crunchyroll, offering fans a new way to experience the beloved saga of Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado.