Although some fans are worried thatDemon Slayeris on a downward spiral, there is nothing to fear because this could not be further from the truth.Demon Slayeris actually more popular and accomplished now than ever,further proven by all the exciting upcoming releases yet to come in 2025.

The Mugen Train and Entertainmentarcs are considered some ofDemon Slayer’sbest, which has some viewers concerned that any future arcs will not live up to the shining example these two set. Anime-only watchers are in for a treat though, becauseDemon Slayer’smost thrilling, pivotal moments have not even been animated yet,which reveals beyond doubt that the series' best days are ahead.

Tanjiro and Rengoku standing together with their swords Demon Slayer

Two of Demon Slayer’s Best Arcs Occurred Early on in the Anime

The Mugen Train and Entertainment District Arcs Made Anime History

The Mugen Train and Entertainment District arcs are a cherished part of manga history, and when they were animated, they helpedDemon Slayergrow more popular than ever before. Although the manga started in 2016, the series achieved peak popularity in 2021 when these two arcs were first brought to screens worldwide. With stellar animation, attention-grabbing storylines, and larger-than-life heroes and villains,these two arcs encompassed everything that fans look for in shonen anime,and cementedDemon Slayeras a 21st century anime classic on par with some of the genre’s other greats.

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Was a Bold Risk That Represents the Future of Shonen Anime Movies

The incredibly successful and risk-taking Demon Slayer: Mugen Train movie dramatically changed the future of anime movies for the better.

TheMugen Trainmovie in particular shattered records, quickly rising to the top of the box office charts. Before long,Mugen Trainwas the highest grossing anime filmin the world,a spot it has held since 2021. Considering all these impressive accomplishments, it is easy to see why some fans are worried thatDemon Slayer’sheyday is in the past. However, although these past arcs were extremely well-received and iconic, that does not mean thatDemon Slayer’sfuture is any less bright. The franchise even has a video game release and a movie trilogy on the way in 2025.

Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro with water flowing around his blade alongside Nezuko and Zenitsu.

Demon Slayer Has Some Phenomenal 2025 Upcoming Releases Planned

Demon Slayer Is Receiving a Video Game Sequel and a Movie Trilogy in 2025

In 2025,theDemon Slayer Hinokami Chroniclesvideo game, originally released in October 2021, is finally receiving a long-awaited sequel. The exciting game will be available on a number of consoles, including PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstations 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, and will allow users to play as a variety of the anime’s most beloved characters.The brief trailerof the fast-paced gameplay, posted by Crunchyroll in December 2024, makes it clear thatDemon Slayerfans are in for another action-packed game featuring the most popular heroes and villainsin the series at their best.

The video game is not the only 2025 release fans have to anticipate though,theInfinity Castle movie trilogy will also hit theaterssoon,continuing where the anime left off after the To the Hashira Training arc. Rather than receiving another new anime season, the last two arcs, Infinity Castle and Sunrise Countdown, will be told over a sequence of three theatrical films, giving the writers and animators ample time to do these pivotal arcs justice in the way they deserve. More than anything else, these final two anime arcs will put the rumors thatDemon Slayerwill never be great again to rest.

Teaser visual for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

The Infinity Castle and Sunrise Countdown Arcs Are Some of Demon Slayer’s Greatest

These Last Two Anime Arcs Will Definitely Dispel Rumors That Demon Slayer Is Declining in Popularity

There is no denying that the Mugen Train and Entertainment District arcs are captivating and well-written, but the last two arcs ofDemon Slayermay just be even more legendary. The entire story ofDemon Slayerhas been leading towards the final battle between the demon slayers and Lord Muzan, the series' ultimate villain. In the Infinity Castle arc, everything the characters, both good and evil, have been working towards finally comes to fruition in an epic, almost unbelievable clash that deserves to be known asone of the greatest and most high-stakes battles ever depicted in anime.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Releases Epic New Trailer, Teasing the Anime’s Best Arc

Demon Slayer has finally revealed its first teaser trailer for the Infinity Castle trilogy along with a release window.

These last two arcs offer an emotional conclusion to the story anime viewers have been following for four years now, and there is no better way to end the series than with a film trilogy. Anime executives are already predicting that theInfinity Castle films will be a box office success, and perhaps they will even shatterMugen Train’srecord as the highest grossing anime film of all time. With all this thrilling content on the way, it seems wrong to state thatDemon Slayeris at its worst. Once these final two arcs debut,viewers will realize thatDemon Slayeris as successful now as it always was.

Image of the Hashira around the logo for the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movies, taken from the poster.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) anime poster