The movie of Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle It was positioned as a box office success in Japan, while in Mexico the premiere of the first of three films on the final arch of Kimetsu no Yaiba For September 11 in Mexico, after the special function in Toreo Park in Mexico City a few days before.
Behind the history of Kimetsu no Yaiba, o Demon Slayeris the mangaka Koyoharu Gotouge, the author who prefers to maintain her privacy. While anime animation is in charge of the anime study Ufotable.
Ufiable has been in charge of the animation of each season of Demon Slayeras well as the two films Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (Tren infinito) y Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Castillo infinito).
Who is the owner of Ufiable?
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Have you ever wondered who is behind the impressive anime productions Demon Slayer? The producer Ufotableknown for its exceptional quality in animation, has captured the attention of millions of fans worldwide.
Ufiable, Inc. is a Japanese animation study established in October 2000, and its owner and founder is Hikaru Kondō. Before founding Ufiable, Kondō worked in several animation companies, including Tokyo Movie Shinsha, where he worked as a production manager.
Kondo’s experience in the industry led him to create a study that not only focused on the Anime productionbut also offered a work environment where creators could prosper. Thus, little by little, the company expanded with spaces such as Ufiable Café, Ufiable Dining and the Ufotable CINEMAfirst cinema of an animation studio in Japan.
The history of Ufiable begins in a small apartment in Kita-Ikebukuro, where Kondō and his team established two desks in a room of four tatamis. From there, they began working on animation production.
Since its inception, Ufiable has been recognized for its innovative animation approach, merging traditional techniques with digital technology.
What anime created ufable?
Over the years, Ufiable has produced very acclaimed anime series, such as Fate/Zero y Kara no Kyōkai.
In addition, Ufiable worked with the animated scenes of Tales of Xillia (Tales of Xillia)a Role video game by Namco Tales Studio for PlayStation 3. He has also worked on the animation of God Eater (1 y 2), Tales of Serult and in the video games of Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles.
However, it was with the adaptation of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba that reached an unprecedented level of popularity, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Demon Slayerbased on the manga of Koyoharu Gotouge, it was adapted to the anime by Ufable and launched for the first time in 2019. Production stood out for its impressive animation quality, which combined 2D animation techniques with 3D effects, creating an exceptional visual experience.
The animation direction was in charge of Haruo Sotozaki, while Hikaru Kondō was fundamental in general production, ensuring that every detail remained faithful to the original material.
Ufiable’s reputation was consolidated with the launch of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (Infinite Train)which was a box office success and broke record as the most watched anime movie in Japan (a record that has already exceeded the new film Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle).
Ufiable, study created in October 2000, is based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and had some 256 employees in March 2024.
The controversies of Hikaru Kondo, president of Ufiable
Despite its success, Ufiable has not been exempt from controversies.
In 2020, Hikaru Kondō was accused of tax evasion, which generated great media attention. It was alleged that he had altered sales records of the coffee shops he administered, hiding significant income.
In December 2021, Kondo was found guilty for the crime of corporate tax evasionafter evading more than 138 million yen (approximately 1.25 million dollars). According to the investigations, Kondo took money intentionally from the web store and the coffees he administered, to have them at home, allegedly to help sustain the animation study.
“We have continued to produce animation in these two areas. If our works do not become success … we will not be able to pay our salary to our staff or recover the production costs. I wanted to reserve enough cash not to have to worry about capital in case something happened,” Kondo said about why he evaded taxes. The statement was published by the Daily ShinchoJapanese website that followed the trial closely.
Finally, the Japanese court issued a 20 -month prison sentence for Kondo, but was postponed as long as good conduct is maintained; Currently, Ufable and Kondo present adequate tax statements, according to media.
Ufiable took measures to rectify the situation and continued to produce high quality content.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle’ will premiere in Mexico
Hunter and demon jackets: the wait is almost over. The movie of Demon Slayer: Infinite CastlePart 1, will premiere this September 11 in theaters of Mexico, as well as other Latin American countries.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle It positioned itself as the highest grossing anime film in Japan after its premiere in June 2025. Meanwhile, the fans of this series are looking forward to the first functions of September 11.
The duration of the film Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle It is 155 minutes, that is, about 2 hours and approximately 35 minutes.
If you want to see the movie without knowing anything about the manga or Kimetsu’s anime, you still have time to see the chapters in Crunchyrollwhich are also available in Netflix.
The plot follows the story of Tanjiro Kamado, a young man whose family is attacked by a demon; Only he and his sister, Nezuko, are saved. From there, Tanjiro embarks on an adventure to become a demon hunter and search for a cure for his sister.
