Tokyo Anime Dispatch

On July 12, 2026, Aniplex announced that Demon Slayer will take part in Tokushima's Awa Odori, one of Japan's signature summer dance festivals. The announcement connects the franchise's current rebroadcast campaign to the 2026 festival season, with a five-day appearance window from August 11 to August 15, 2026. What Was Announced The release says the project will include a special Kimetsu-ren 2026 formation on August 14. It also says ufotable will prepare a new commemorative illustration for the Awa Odori appearance, and that the artwork will be revealed later. The notice adds that the participating voice actors will be announced at a later date. This is not a trailer drop or a new episode update. It is a festival collaboration built around a major summer event, which gives the series a public-facing presence outside broadcasts and streaming platforms. Why It Matters Collaborations like this show how anime promotion in Japan often extends into real-world civic an...