Ufotable’s New Demon Slayer Short Reminds Fans: Silence Your Phones at the Movies!

Get ready for a unique movie-going experience in Japan! The team behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has just announced a brand-new animated short, created by the top-tier studio ufotable in collaboration with TOHO CINEMAS. But this isn’t your typical anime episode—it’s actually a short PSA about movie theater manners!

Starting this Friday and running until July 17, TOHO CINEMAS theaters across Japan will begin screening this exclusive short before movie showings. It stars fan-favorite characters from the Entertainment District Arc: the flashy Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui and his three wives—Hinatsuru, Suma, and Makio. The short aims to remind viewers about proper cinema behavior, like silencing phones, not recording the screen, and being respectful to others around you.

A 15-second preview clip has already been released online, teasing fans with a fun glimpse of Tengen and his wives back in action. However, note that this PSA short may not be shown during screenings that include live stage greetings or special cast events.

This theater manners short is also perfectly timed to build hype for the next big chapter in the Demon Slayer story. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle film is coming to Japanese theaters on July 18, just one day after the short ends its run. This film marks the first of a trilogy that will cover the manga’s final arc. Global fans won’t have to wait too long either—the movie is scheduled for release worldwide between August and September 2025.

It’s a clever move from the franchise—combining entertainment with a gentle reminder to be respectful in the cinema, while also ramping up excitement for the big upcoming movie.

So, whether you’re a longtime Demon Slayer fan or just planning to visit a TOHO theater in Japan, don’t miss this special short. And remember—Tengen Uzui demands a flashy but polite audience!