The production committee of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has addressed the unauthorized filming and uploading of the film to the internet in a new entry on the official website. Titled ‘Regarding the illegal filming and uploading of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns,‘ the statement, written in English, Japanese, and Chinese, reads;
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“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle
Statement on Piracy and Illegal Distribution
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone for their incredible excitement and support for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle.
However, we have recently become aware of unauthorized recordings, uploads, and online distribution of the film. These activities constitute a serious violation of copyright law and other applicable laws and regulations.
We will pursue strict legal action, including civil and criminal measures, against such activities such as piracy and illegal uploads. Even those posting anonymously can be identified and will be held liable.
Such illegal activities not only harm the experience of our loyal fans who support the film, but also undermine the immense hard work, creativity, and resources we have dedicated to the film. We strongly encourage everyone to experience the film legitimately at movie theaters.
We will take appropriate measures to protect our copyrighted work and to ensure that all audiences can enjoy the films as intended.
We kindly ask for your continued understanding and cooperation.“
This is the second legal notice posted about the film. The first came after the release of a theater-exclusive Infinity Castle trailer, which featured new footage of the film. Similar to the above notice, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba production committee warned against filming and sharing footage online, and the legal consequences of doing so anyway.
The notice also comes as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle shatters box office records in Japan. The film drew over 5 million viewers and nearly $50 million in its first 4 days. It’s likely to shatter the record for a theatrical anime release overseas, held by Demon Slayer‘s Mugen Train. Infinity Castle‘s international rollout starts on August 14. Crunchyroll’s Asa Suehira teased a rollout on an “unprecedented scale” in an interview from June.
Haruo Sotozaki directs Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle at ufotable. The film is the first of a trilogy marking the culmination of Koyoharu Gotouge’s original Demon Slayer manga. Infinity Castle is described:
As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.
The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle.
And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Demons ignites.
Source: Demon Slayer Official Website
©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable
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