Crunchyroll has announced a wave of new content for anime fans, adding the three-episode OVA from Nijiyon Animation 2 to its streaming library and confirming a red-carpet livestream for the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Los Angeles premiere. Both announcements provide exciting new ways for subscribers to engage with popular anime franchises.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Los Angeles Premiere to be Livestreamed
Fans of the global phenomenon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba can look forward to an exclusive red-carpet experience as Crunchyroll plans to livestream the Los Angeles premiere of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Akaza Sairai. This event marks the debut of the first film in a new trilogy set to adapt the crucial Infinity Castle Arc of the popular manga and anime series.
When and Where to Watch the Demon Slayer Livestream
The livestream is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, starting at 5:15 p.m. PT (8:15 p.m. EDT). Viewers can tune in to Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels to catch all the action. The premiere itself will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
The broadcast promises interviews with the movie’s Japanese and English voice cast, celebrity guests, and other special appearances directly from the red carpet. This event precedes the film’s North American theatrical release, which is set for September 12, 2025.
Diving into the Infinity Castle Arc
The Infinity Castle arc is a pivotal storyline in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba saga. It sees Tanjiro Kamado and the elite Hashira plunged into the demons’ stronghold, the Infinity Castle, by Muzan Kibutsuji, setting the stage for the final, climactic battle against the demon king and his forces. Crunchyroll currently offers the TV anime series, the Mugen Train movie, and the Hashira Training Arc for fans to catch up on Tanjiro’s journey.
Nijiyon Animation 2 OVA Now Streaming
In addition to the Demon Slayer event, Crunchyroll has expanded its content library with the addition of the three-episode original video anime (OVA) from Nijiyon Animation 2. The OVA episodes, comprising episodes 13 through 15 of the season, were initially released as part of the anime’s Blu-ray Disc box set in June 2024.
Nijiyon Animation 2 is the second season of the short television anime based on Miyakohito’s four-panel manga spinoff, Nijiyon ~Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Yon-Koma. The OVA episodes are available on Crunchyroll with Japanese audio and English subtitles. This addition offers more charming slice-of-life content for fans of the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club universe.
