Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle released on OTT: When and where to watch the blockbuster anime movie in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Anime fans in India can finally watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Part 1 from the comfort of their homes as the blockbuster film has made its digital debut. The movie, which arrived in Indian theatres on September 12 last year, came out two months after its theatrical release in Japan. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, the first instalment of the Infinity Castle trilogy turned into a global sensation, breaking several box office records and becoming one of the biggest anime films ever made.

Streaming details of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1 in India

The film began streaming on Crunchyroll on July 28, with availability starting at 8:30 PM IST (8:00 AM PT). The streaming platform has confirmed that viewers can watch the movie in multiple languages, with both dubbed and subtitled versions available. Indian audiences can enjoy the film in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, alongside several other international language options.
Crunchyroll is offering Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Part 1 in Japanese with English subtitles, as well as dubbed versions in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, French, German, Italian, Thai, Polish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Castilian Spanish and Catalan. The wide range of language choices is expected to make the film accessible to fans across different regions.
Meanwhile, Netflix has also added the movie to its catalogue in several Asian countries from July 28. However, the streaming rollout does not include India, Japan or Mainland China.

A record-breaking anime success

Following its theatrical release, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Part 1 became a massive commercial success around the world. The film earned more than $793.49 million at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing anime film of all time. In doing so, it overtook the previous record set by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.The impressive box office performance further strengthened the popularity of the Demon Slayer franchise, which has built a huge fan base across the world through its anime series and feature films.
Apart from its commercial success, the movie also received recognition during the awards season. It was nominated in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category at the Golden Globe Awards and also earned a nomination for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures at the Producers Guild of America Awards.The film was also included on the longlist for the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, highlighting its impact beyond the anime community.

Catch up before watching Infinity Castle

Fans who have not yet completed the story can catch up with the earlier chapters of the franchise on Crunchyroll or Netflix in India. The platform currently streams all episodes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, along with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.

With its OTT release now underway, viewers who missed the film in cinemas, or those looking to experience it again, can finally watch the opening chapter of the highly anticipated Infinity Castle trilogy from home.