No—the official free YouTube streams tied to Demon Slayer’s 2025 Infinity Castle theatrical release were temporary events, not ongoing access. The first Infinity Castle movie was announced for streaming on Crunchyroll from July 28, 2026, in territories other than Japan and Mainland China. YouTube is among the outlets for paid digital purchase in select markets, which is not the same as a free stream.
Are Demon Slayer episodes still free on YouTube?
The official notices reviewed describe two past free YouTube campaigns in 2025; neither establishes an active free stream now. Check YouTube’s current official channel listings in your location, but don’t assume an old event or replay is still available.
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Aniplex’s Japan campaign
Aniplex announced that episodes would begin appearing free on its official YouTube channel on May 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. Japan time, with one episode released per day. The announced schedule began with the first 26 episodes of the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc. Aniplex explicitly said the videos would not have archive replay, and noted that the schedule or content could change. The campaign was connected to the film’s Japanese theatrical opening on July 18, 2025. Read Aniplex’s announcement.
Crunchyroll’s all-series watch party
Crunchyroll announced a 24-hour livestream on YouTube beginning August 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. It covered the anime series and movies in Japanese with English subtitles, with live chat. The stream could be replayed for seven days after it ended; that replay window has passed. Read Crunchyroll’s announcement.
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Where can you watch Infinity Castle now?
Infinity Castle is a separate movie, not an episode in either 2025 YouTube event. The official US franchise website announced that the first film would be available on Crunchyroll beginning July 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. The announcement says Crunchyroll availability is worldwide except Japan and Mainland China. It lists Japanese audio with English subtitles, an English dub, and additional dubbed and subtitled languages. Local catalogs can change, so confirm the current listing and language options for your country. See the official franchise announcement.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is the YouTube movie listing free?
Not necessarily. The official US announcement also named YouTube, alongside Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, and Fandango, as a digital purchase option for the film in select territories, including North America. A purchase listing is paid access, not a free stream. The announcement does not establish availability in every country; check your local store listing and price before buying.
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- Tanjiro Kamado, joined with Inosuke Hashibira, a boy raised by boars who wears a boar's head, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, a scared boy who reveals his true power when he sleeps, board the Infinity Train on a new mission with the Fire Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku, to defeat a demon who has been tormenting the people and killing the demon slayers who oppose it!
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How the viewing options differ
| Option | Content and language | Availability and cost |
|---|---|---|
| Aniplex YouTube campaign | Episodes from the Unwavering Resolve Arc; one released daily | Japan campaign beginning May 22, 2025; free during the event, with no archive replay |
| Crunchyroll YouTube watch party | Anime episodes and movies; Japanese with English subtitles | 24-hour event on August 16, 2025, plus seven days of replay; free event, now over |
| Crunchyroll streaming | Infinity Castle film one; announced subtitles and dubs | From July 28, 2026, worldwide except Japan and Mainland China; subscription streaming, subject to the current local catalog |
| Digital purchase | Infinity Castle film one | Paid purchase through named stores including YouTube in select territories, including North America; current local availability should be checked |
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