A special theatrical edition comprising episodes 1–5 of the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." Released for a limited time in theaters prior to the series' broadcast premiere in April 2019. Based on the popular manga by Koyoharu Gotouge serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, the story weaves a tale of humans and demons, captivating audiences with its intense swordplay and occasionally comical characters. In Taisho-era Japan, the peaceful life of the kind-hearted charcoal-selling boy Tanjiro is shattered when his entire family is slaughtered by demons. To restore his sole surviving sister, Nezuko—who has been transformed into a ferocious demon—and to hunt down the demon who killed his family, the two embark on a journey... Starring Natsuki Hanae as the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado and Akari Kitō as his sister Nezuko. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki ("Tales of Zestiria the Cross"). Animation production by ufotable, the studio behind the "Fate" and "Kara no Kyoukai" series.
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