For many months, fans of theDemon Slayerfranchise have been patiently waiting for theInfinity Castle Part 1film to be released. This exciting new movie will mark the beginning of the end of this beloved series, initiating the first fights in the final battle against Muzan and his forces.
Lamentably, as has been the case with many similar projects over the past few years, the film has become the target of leakers, who are attempting to illegally distribute it online.Demon Slayer’sproduction team have taken to social media, alerting them that serious measures, such as legal charges, could be issued against those found committing this crime.
Demon Slayer’s Team Warns Leakers of Serious Consequences
The Law Could Charge Those Found Filming or Leaking the Movie
Ever since its announcement in June 2024, TheInfinity Castle Part 1film has been generating hype amongDemon Slayerfans. This film promises to be one of the most exciting entries in the series, animatingsome of the best fights in the entire manga.
Having already been released in Japan,Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle Part 1is set to release in US theaters on June 17, 2025.
Leakers online have noticed that this film could prove profitable for them to share, as millions of fans are awaiting its release, which has caused them to try and hide cameras during special screenings. The team behind the film announced via their official social media accounts that images and clips of the film have run rampant online.
To combat these practices, the crew has released a statement that warns leakers about serious consequences if someone is found guilty of sharing images or scenes of the movie illegally online. The team claimed that legal charges could be presented against the leakers,continuing Japan’s anti-piracy measures.
Piracy in Japan Has Been Growing Non-Stop in Recent Years
Demon Slayer Is Not the First Series Afflicted by These Crimes
While saddening to learn that theDemon Slayerfranchise has become the latest victim of leakers, this is far from the first time something similar has taken place this year. In recent years, Japanese authorities have reported an alarming rise in piracy crimes, with anime being one of the most affected industries.
Many shows have been targeted by leakers, who have either released scenes from an anime before the release or entire seasons. Theproducer ofSolo Levelingrecently had to addresssuch an issue on social media, claiming that the leakers had abused his trust when episodes of the anime were shared online.
Other anime likeGrand Blue Dreaming’s anticipated sequelhave been greatly affected by these crimes, with entire seasons being released illegally by leakers. The measures taken by theDemon Slayerteam prove how dire the situation is, as studios can no longer afford to ignore leakers and the damage they cause to the industry.
