Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's Tanjiro Kamado received a makeover in a new visual for the upcoming theatrical adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series.
As reported by Otakomu, the recent poster featuring Tanjiro in his new outfit was illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge, the creator of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It depicts the young hero in customary Noh clothing that reflects the iconic black-and-green checkered haori he ordinarily dons in the series.
The upcoming theatrical performance will be a Noh-Kyogen show — Noh and Kyogen each respectively being some of the oldest forms of classical theater still performed today. In Noh, actors usually wear masks to give dramatic performances featuring elements of dance, music and poetry. On the other hand, Kyogen is more comedic through its use of dialogue and is usually staged in between Noh sets.
The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Noh-Kyogen show will first be held at the Ginza Six Noh theater from July 26 to July 31 in a limited 6-day run. It will then be performed at the Ohtsuki Noh Theater in Osaka from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11. Nomura Mansai II, an award-winning Kyogen performer, will be directing and acting in the shows.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba takes place in Taisho-era Japan where dangerous former humans known as "demons" roam the planet. Protagonist Tanjiro Kamado witnesses these brutal beasts firsthand when he discovers his entire family slaughtered by a demon. While his younger sister, Nezuko, manages to survive the attack, this comes at the cost of her humanity as she begins to turn into a monster herself. In order to find a way to turn Nezuko back into a human again, Tanjiro joins an organization of warriors known as the Demon Slayer Survey Corps who are dedicated to eliminating the sinister creatures. Tanjiro embarks on an epic quest to battle various foes and track down the demon responsible for his family's demise.
Seasons 1 and 2 of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime are available to stream on Funimation, Hulu and Crunchyroll, along with the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train. It was announced in February 2022 that the popular anime will return for a third season, which will adapt the manga's "Swordsmith Village" arc.
Source: Otakomu via Anime News Network,
