Ahead of the season four premiere of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Aniplex of America has revealed several upcoming collaborations featuring the Demon Slayer franchise. Season four of the anime will debut on May 12 on Crunchyroll, and new apparel, collectibles, and accessories will follow.
Footlocker will soon stock the new Demon Slayer x Adidas footwear and accessories collection, and an upcoming Team Liquid x Demon Slayer line will feature computer accessories and exclusive apparel designs. Demon Slayer-inspired pieces from a new collaboration with Dim Mak will launch later this year as well.
“Demon Slayer has amassed a dedicated fanbase, drawn in by its gripping storyline, breathtaking animation, and unforgettable characters,” Yosuke Kodaka, President, Aniplex of America, says. “We’re thrilled about the forthcoming release of the Hashira Training Arc and delighted to be working with partners who continue to expand the universe providing fans multiple ways to engage with the brand at every touchpoint.”
Bandai Namco will launch a second wave of the Bandai Namco’s 5-inch Ultimate Legends Action Figures — which features 27 points of articulation — and the Gashapon Blind Pack Collection, Great Posing Figures, on May 20. New character figures from McFarlane Toys, such as four new 5-inch characters and two new 7-inch characters, are also expected. In addition, ZURU will launch new Demon Slayer products this summer, following its recent Anime Pop release, and Trends International will release Demon Slayer-inspired posters and calendars as well.
Current Demon Slayer-themed merchandise is available, including coin banks and blind bag clips from Monogram; plush and keychains from Great Eastern Entertainment; tableware and throws from Just Funky; Pop! vinyl figures by Funko; and items from BioWorld, Isaac Morris, and CultureFly. Video games like Sweep the Board, available on Nintendo Switch, and The Hinokami Chronicles are also available, in addition to computer accessories from Cyber Power PC, Aplusx, AND Secretlab.
Aniplex of America will be available to discuss partnerships in categories such as publishing, homewares, packaged goods, health, beauty, fashion, and more at Licensing Expo, Booth No. U224.
