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ufotable is finishing Witch on the Holy Night, which Crunchyroll will release in United States and Canadian theaters on January 29, 2027 with distribution shared with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The studio's Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1 home video release arrives July 29, 2026, and founder Hikaru Kondo has described the Infinity Castle films as a planned trilogy.
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ufotable's current slate runs on two franchises. Witch on the Holy Night, the studio's adaptation of Kinoko Nasu's 2012 Type-Moon visual novel, was first announced in December 2021 and returns the original voice cast: Haruka Tomatsu as Aoko Aozaki, Kana Hanazawa as Alice Kuonji, and Yusuke Kobayashi as Soujyuro Sizuki. It was scheduled for a November 20 theatrical opening in Japan, with advance ticket cards going on sale at theaters nationwide from August 28 at 1,500 yen including tax. Crunchyroll later acquired the film and set a United States and Canada release for January 29, 2027, distributed with Sony Pictures Entertainment, after earlier openings in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on January 21 and in European and other markets across late January and February. Screenings will be in Japanese with English subtitles and in an English dub.
Demon Slayer remains the studio's commercial center. Hikaru Kondo, ufotable's founder and producer, described the Infinity Castle films as a planned trilogy adapting the final arc of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga, and said the first film has grossed $722 million worldwide, including $134.5 million in North America. Asked about a reported $20 million budget, Kondo declined to confirm it. The Blu-ray and DVD for Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Azaka's Return releases on July 29, 2026 with store-specific illustrations at Animate, Amazon, and Rakuten Books.
Between those two poles, the studio's promotion leans on events and merchandise. Demon Slayer and Witch on the Holy Night both took part in the 2026 Awa Odori in Tokushima Prefecture from August 11 to 15, with ufotable posters, a stamp rally drawing on past TYPE-MOON collaborations, and themed goods. Demon Slayer also anchored a bakery collaboration with Heart Bread ANTIQUE from July 1 to August 31 and an event at the indoor theme park NAMJATOWN from August 21 to October 4 featuring new ufotable illustrations of eight characters, among them Akaza, Rui, Daki, and Gyutaro. A separate 30th anniversary cafe for the Tales of series, produced by ufotable and Production I.G, opens July 28 with 188 newly drawn illustrations covering all mothership titles.
Key facts
- Witch on the Holy Night US and Canada release
- January 29, 2027, distributed by Crunchyroll with Sony Pictures Entertainment ↗
- Witch on the Holy Night source
- Adaptation of the 2012 visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and developed by Type-Moon ↗
- Witch on the Holy Night returning cast
- Haruka Tomatsu as Aoko Aozaki, Kana Hanazawa as Alice Kuonji, Yusuke Kobayashi as Soujyuro Sizuki ↗
- Witch on the Holy Night Japan opening
- November 20 theatrical release; advance ticket cards on sale from August 28 at 1,500 yen including tax ↗
- Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1 home video
- Blu-ray and DVD release on July 29, 2026, with exclusive illustrations at Animate, Amazon, and Rakuten Books ↗
- Infinity Castle box office
- $722 million worldwide, including $134.5 million in North America, per producer Hikaru Kondo ↗
- Infinity Castle trilogy
- First film in a planned trilogy adapting the final arc of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga ↗
- NAMJATOWN Demon Slayer event
- Demon Dwelling Town runs August 21 to October 4, 2026, with ufotable illustrations of eight characters including Akaza, Rui, Daki, and Gyutaro ↗
- Awa Odori participation
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Witch on the Holy Night take part in the 2026 Awa Odori in Tokushima Prefecture, August 11 to 15 ↗
- Tales of 30th anniversary cafe
- Produced by ufotable and Production I.G, first period July 28 to August 23, 2026, with 188 newly drawn illustrations covering all mothership titles ↗
Timeline
- Sep 10, 2026 Crunchyroll Sets Witch on the Holy Night Theatrical Run for January 2027
- Aug 15, 2026 Awa Odori Collab Merch Sells for Demon Slayer and Witch on the Holy Night
- Aug 11, 2026 Demon Slayer Demons Take Over Namjatown With New ufotable Art
- Aug 4, 2026 Mahoutsukai no Yoru Film Unveils Double Key Visuals at FGO Fes. 2026
- Jul 27, 2026 Demon Slayer and Witch on the Holy Night Join 2026 Awa Odori With ufotable Posters
- Jul 15, 2026 Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Cafe to Open July 28 With 188 New Illustrations
- Jun 15, 2026 Demon Slayer and Heart Bread ANTIQUE Collaboration Launches July 1
- Jun 14, 2026 Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc Blu-Ray Store Bonuses Reveal Ufotable Art
- May 30, 2026 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Producer Discusses Trilogy, Budget, and Studio Growth
- May 16, 2026 Witch on the Holy Night Film Cast Returns for 2026 Premiere
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Facts
- Noted
- drew new illustrations of eight characters, including Akaza, Rui, Daki, and Gyutaro · 2026-08-11
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- produced the cafe · 2026-07-15
- Announced
- store-specific purchase bonuses for the Blu-ray and DVD release · 2026-06-14
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- Confirmed ufotable produces demon slayer infinity castle Sep 12 · source
- Confirmed ufotable produces Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Aug 30 · source
- Confirmed ufotable produces witch on the holy night May 28 · source
All coverage
2d ago
A collaboration visual pairing Aoko Aozaki from the theatrical anime Mahoyo with Saber from Fate/Zero was revealed on October 1, drawn by ufotable, which handles production for both works. The visual accompanies the special project "Let's Watch Together! TYPE-MOON x ufotable." Fate/Zero, marking 15 years since its TV anime broadcast, gets a selection broadcast on Fuji TV in the Kanto local area over four nights, with the episodes chosen by viewer vote.
3d ago
Aniplex released the 90-second final trailer for the theatrical anime Mahoyo on September 30, confirming Soujuurou Shizuki, voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, among the cast. The same day, a special program announced the theme song: "Yoru to Ao" by supercell, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by ryo and vocals by Yanagi Nagi. Mahoyo is based on the TYPE-MOON visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and is animated by ufotable. The film opens in Japanese theaters on November 20, with screenings set for 347 theaters nationwide and an overseas rollout beginning with a U.S. release on January 29 that covers more than 45 countries and regions. Advance tickets go on sale October 2 in two versions: a newly drawn character visual by original character designer Hirokazu Koyama and a special key visual, with an A5 acrylic plate bonus offered through Aniplex Online.
Sep 10
Crunchyroll has acquired the anime feature film Witch on the Holy Night and will release it in theaters in the United States and Canada on January 29, 2027. The film is animated by ufotable and distributed by Crunchyroll with Sony Pictures Entertainment. It adapts the 2012 visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and developed by Type-Moon. The story follows Aoko Aozaki, a high school student who is an apprentice Magician, and her housemate Alice Kuonji. Screenings will be offered in Japanese with English subtitles and in an English dub. The international rollout opens earlier in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on January 21, then moves through Austria, Germany, and German-speaking Switzerland on January 26, France, Belgium, and French-speaking Switzerland on January 27, and a larger group of markets including Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand on January 28. The United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and India join the January 29 date, with Spain and Kazakhstan on February 5.
Aug 15
To mark the 2026 Awa Odori, collaboration merchandise featuring Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Witch on the Holy Night will be sold from August 11 to 15 at ufotable Cafe Tokushima, Machi★Asobi CAFE Bizan, ufotable Cafe TOGO, and other locations. A stamp rally with ufotable's past Awa Odori illustrations runs concurrently, with a postcard reward for collecting all stamps.
Aug 11
The indoor theme park NAMJATOWN will host the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba event Demon Dwelling Town from August 21 to October 4, 2026. ufotable drew new illustrations of eight characters, including Akaza, Rui, Daki, and Gyutaro. The venue will sell original goods, offer mini-games and a rally, and serve themed food.
Aug 4
The theatrical anime adaptation of Mahoutsukai no Yoru received a pair of new key visuals during the FGO Fes. 2026 stage event on August 1. Aniplex released the double visual set, with one illustration drawn by original character designer and key animator Hirokazu Koyama for TYPE-MOON, and a second by animation studio ufotable. Koyama's special key visual depicts Aoko Aozaki in her school uniform standing before the mansion gate, while the ufotable visual shows Aoko and Touko Aozaki inside a grand hall lit by soft light from a skylight. The film is scheduled for a November 20 release in Japanese theaters. Aniplex also announced that advance movie ticket cards will go on sale at theaters nationwide starting August 28, priced at 1,500 yen including tax, with a limited theater- booklet titled Mahoutsukai no Yoru Magician Apprentice Reader included as a purchase bonus. The same announcement revealed a smartphone version of the visual novel, optimized from the home console edition with full voice acting, also slated for November 20.
Jul 27
The anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and the theatrical film Witch on the Holy Night will participate in the 2026 Awa Odori festival in Tokushima Prefecture, running from August 11 to 15. Animation studio ufotable, which produces both works, released newly drawn commemorative posters for the event. During the festival, a stamp rally will feature illustrations from ufotable's past collaborations with TYPE-MOON, including The Garden of Sinners, alongside Demon Slayer art. Collectors who gather all stamps will receive a card with the 2026 illustration. On August 14, the Demon Slayer Corps dance performance returns for a second year. Voice actors Hiro Shimono, who voices Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, who voices Inosuke Hashibira, will join mini corps members in the dance at the Kon'ya-cho stage. The festival also includes sales of themed drinks with novelties and goods featuring the new illustrations. Witch on the Holy Night, based on TYPE-MOON's 2012 visual novel, is scheduled for theatrical release on November 20. Demon Slayer is currently rebroadcasting its TV series, and the Blu-ray and DVD for Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza's Return releases on July 29.
Jul 15
The first period of the Tales of series 30th anniversary collaboration cafe, produced by ufotable and Production I.G, will run from July 28 to August 23, 2026. The cafe will be held at three venues: Machi★Asobi CAFE TOKYO, ufotable Cafe / Machi★Asobi CAFE Kitakyushu, and ufotable Cafe TOKUSHIMA. A total of 188 newly drawn illustrations covering all mothership titles were created for the project, with Akira Matsushima and Tokuyuki Matsutake serving as main key animators. The illustrations were first announced in April 2026. Newly revealed artwork for Tales of Phantasia, Tales of Destiny, Tales of Eternia, and Tales of Xillia has been posted on the special website, with additional illustrations scheduled to be added each month. The cafe will offer menus and goods themed around the illustrations, with details for the first period to be announced later. An online instant-win lottery using the illustrations, called ufotableWEBSHOP lottery, will also be held, with further information to follow.
Jun 15
GK Marketing will run a collaboration between the Demon Slayer anime and the Heart Bread ANTIQUE bakery chain from July 1 to August 31. Newly drawn ufotable illustrations show the Demon Slayer Corps relaxing with bread. Products include can badges, acrylic keychains, clear bottles, and store-exclusive coasters.
Jun 14
Ufotable has released the store-specific purchase bonuses for the Blu-ray and DVD release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1, set for July 29, 2026. Animate, Amazon, and Rakuten Books each get exclusive newly drawn illustrations featuring Tanjiro and Giyu, Shinobu, and Zenitsu respectively.
May 30
Hikaru Kondo, founder and producer of ufotable, spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the production of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the first film in a planned trilogy adapting the final arc of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga. The film has grossed $722 million worldwide, including $134.5 million in North America, making it the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. Kondo described his role as sending creative prompts to the studio's roughly 300 in-house staff, with storyboards serving as a launch pad for animators to experiment with action sequences and camera motion. When asked about a reported $20 million budget, Kondo declined to confirm the figure but noted that a Hollywood sequel with similar box office performance would justify a budget of $100 million to $150 million. Aniplex producer Yuma Takahashi, who joined the conversation, said he would "sincerely try my best" regarding budget for future installments. Kondo also addressed ufotable's history of receiving offers from Hollywood studios, stating the company evaluates each project individually without changing its fundamental production approach. He emphasized that the studio's strength comes from long-term staff retention and a trial-and-error process blending 2D and 3D animation.
May 16
Ufotable revealed on Saturday the returning voice cast and character visuals for the anime film adaptation of Type-Moon's visual novel Witch on the Holy Night. Haruka Tomatsu reprises her role as Aoko Aozaki, Kana Hanazawa returns as Alice Kuonji, and Yusuke Kobayashi voices Soujyuro Sizuki. The film is scheduled to open in 2026. The original visual novel, first released in Japan in 2012, is set in the late 1980s and follows Aoko, a high school student reluctantly apprenticed to the witch Alice, alongside the transfer student Soujyuro. A fully voiced HD remaster of the game launched on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in December 2022 and on Steam in December 2023. The PS4 and Switch versions have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. The film was first announced in December 2021. Ufotable is handling animation production. A key visual was released in March 2026.