Disguise the global costume division of toy and consumer products manufacturer JAKKS Pacific announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Aniplex of America for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” in North America, Australia, New Zealand, LATAM, Ireland and the UK. This partnership enables Disguise to design, develop, and manufacture costume accessories inspired by the popular anime series, with new styles set to hit retail shelves and online stores in 2025. “Demon Slayer” is based on the manga series created by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, and follows the journey of Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered by a demon, and his younger sister, Nezuko, is transformed into one. The series chronicles Tanjiro’s quest to find a cure for his sister. “Demon Slayer” has garnered widespread acclaim for its gripping storyline, well-developed characters, and stunning animation from the renowned studio ufotable. “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train” set the record as the biggest opening for any foreign-language film released in North America and has become one of the highest-grossing anime films of all time worldwide.
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