DEMON SLAYER -KIMETSU NO YAIBA- THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN to Stream Exclusively on Funimation Starting This Week
Funimation has announced that after becoming the #2 anime film of all time at the U.S. box office in history, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train will be joining their streaming service in the United States and Canada on June 22 and Austrailia and New Zealand on June 23. The film will be exclusively available on Funimation in both the subtitled and dubbed versions. If you missed out on watching the theatrical release, this is your chance! Mugen Train is directed by Haruo Sotozaki with an original story by Koyoharu Gotoge and screenplay and animation by studio ufotable. The film has a 1:57 runtime and is rated R.
Set after the events of the television series, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train has Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke embark on a new mission. Together with one of the most powerful swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, they investigate the mysterious disappearance of over 40 people aboard the Mugen Train.
Talking about the success of the film, Asa Suehira of Funimation said:
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train has been a runaway success since it opened last year, galvanizing fans and attracting a whole new generation to anime. We know Funimation fans are eager to experience the electrifying story again, and we’re thrilled to add it to our service. With the addition of the movie, fans can take a deep dive into the franchise watching the first season of the television series, three special television episodes and now the feature-length film from their homes or on the go. What a tremendous partnership with Aniplex of America, Shueisha, ufotable and, of course, our community of fans.
Will you be watching Mugen Train when it hits Funimation?