A theme cafe celebrating transformation debuts at "CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO"! Look forward to our carefully crafted signature menu items focusing on the 9 "Pillars"!
LTR Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with President Jotaro Tani), a subsidiary of CL Holdings Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with President Junichiro Uchikawa), will open the museum-adjacent cafe "CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE" next to "CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO," a museum showcasing diverse creative fields set to open on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Kyobashi, Tokyo, by Sony Creative Products Inc.
The "CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE," LTR's first museum-adjacent cafe overlooking Chuo-dori Avenue, will feature the theme of "transformation." During exhibition periods, it will offer a variety of original menu items inspired by the content of each exhibition.
LTR is pleased to announce the launch of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillars Exhibition - Journey to the Infinity Castle Cafe produced by ufotable Cafe" in collaboration with ufotable Co., Ltd., coinciding with the opening of the large-scale exhibition "Pillars Exhibition - Journey to the Infinity Castle" for the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba".
The cafe menu features items inspired by the highest-ranking swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps: Water Pillar Giyu Tomioka, Insect Pillar Shinobu Kocho, Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku, Sound Pillar Tengen Uzui, Mist Pillar Muichiro Tokito, Love Pillar Mitsuri Kanroji, Wind Pillar Sanemi Shinazugawa, Serpent Pillar Obanai Iguro, and Stone Pillar Gyomei Himejima. The menu includes 9 food items (with special cards), 9 dessert items (with quote cards), 9 drink items (with cup sleeves and paper coasters), and 9 bottled drinks (with bottles), all designed to engage the five senses of taste and smell.
After viewing the first large-scale exhibition focusing on the "Pillars" in the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," guests are invited to indulge in the exquisite menu items centered around the 9 Pillars at the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillars Exhibition - Journey to the Infinity Castle Cafe produced by ufotable Cafe" for a luxurious personal experience.
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[Store Name]: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFÉ [Opening Date]: Saturday, November 2, 2024[Featured Cafe]: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillars Exhibition - Journey to the Infinity Castle Cafe produced by ufotable Cafe"*Scheduled from Saturday, November 2, 2024, to Sunday, March 2, 2025 *Subject to change [Location]: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, TODA BUILDING 6F, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo [Business Hours]: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last orders: Food and Desserts 9:00 PM / Drinks 9:30 PM)
■ "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillars Exhibition - Journey to the Infinity Castle" Cafe Official Website:https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/cafe.html
■ LTR Official Website: https://ltr-inc.co.jp/
■ "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillars Exhibition - Journey to the Infinity Castle" Official Website:https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a popular manga series created by Koyoharu Gotouge. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020 and later adapted into an anime and movies, gaining significant attention.
Story Overview
Set in Taisho-era Japan, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, whose family is killed by demons, with only his sister Nezuko surviving but transformed into a demon. Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps to restore his sister's humanity and protect others from demons.
Key Elements
Nichirin Swords
The only weapons capable of slaying demons, are made from special steel. Used by Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen, with the highest-ranking "Hashira" having "Destroy Demons" engraved on their blades.
Breathing Techniques
Special skills used by Demon Slayer swordsmen to temporarily enhance physical abilities by taking in large amounts of oxygen. There are five basic breathing styles: Water, Flame, Wind, Thunder, and Stone.
Demons
Immortal beings that feed on humans and are weak to sunlight. They can be defeated by sunlight or decapitation with a Nichirin sword.
Reasons for Popularity
1. Compelling character designs
2. Intense battle scenes
3. Emotional human drama
4. Unique world-building and setting
Box Office Success
The Demon Slayer franchise has achieved unprecedented success across manga, anime, and film. The movie "Mugen Train" broke box office records in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time in the country.
The film earned 4.6 billion yen in just three days, with 3.4 million viewers. It reached the top spot in Japan's all-time box office rankings in 73 days, ultimately grossing over 30.8 billion yen. This success came despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anime Series
The latest TV anime series, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc," began airing on May 12, 2024, with a one-hour special premiere.
Previous seasons include:
1. "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc" (April-September 2019)
2. "Entertainment District Arc" (December 2022-)
3. "Swordsmith Village Arc" (April 2023-)
The anime is produced by ufotable, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, with character design and chief animation direction by Akira Matsushima.
Future Releases
While no official release date has been announced for "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Infinity Castle," based on past trends and available information:
1. The first part of the trilogy might be released around summer 2025 at the earliest.
2. All three parts could potentially be released by 2029, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the anime's debut.
3. Previous patterns suggest the movie will follow the TV anime series.
4. There may be over a year between each part's release due to production time.
Fans are generally expecting a release from 2025 onwards, but official announcements are still pending. The "Infinity Castle Arc" covers the final battle from the manga, so production is likely to take considerable time.
