Demon Slayer Anime Blu-Ray Release Proves Physical Media Needs To Be Saved

By Sckylar Gibby-Brown | Published

While online streaming platforms have undoubtedly become the dominant mode of consuming media, preserving physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays still holds significant value, especially for collectors. The new Demon Slayer Blu-ray release proves this point as the box set for the collector’s item, which includes all episodes and limited edition features, is well worth the $135.98 price tag. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

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Pre-order for the limited edition complete Blu-ray box set of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc is now available. The exclusive collection includes three Blu-ray discs comprising all 11 episodes of the season, accompanied by six original soundtrack CDs, elegantly packaged in a captivating box adorned with artwork by anime character designer Akira Matsushima.

Additional bonus content in the Demon Slayer limited edition comprises a special video program showcasing highlights from the 2023 World Tour premiere, trailers, commercials, and textless opening and ending sequences. And, as an added bonus for collectors and fans, the limited edition set boasts exclusive deluxe accordion booklets, offering intricate character sketches and anime key art.

Pre-Orders

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The Demon Slayer Blu-ray box set is open for pre-orders exclusively at Crunchyroll’s official online store, with availability limited to the United States and Canada. The series is available to stream globally (excluding Japan) on Crunchyroll. 

Swordsmith Village

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Adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge’s acclaimed manga series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc brings forth a riveting narrative set in the Taishō era of Japan, where humanity grapples with the menacing threat of demons.

The synopsis of the Demon Slayer anime depicts Tanjiro’s journey to the Swordsmith Village, where he reunites with two Hashira, the highest-ranking swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps—Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji. As the shadows of demons loom closer, a fresh battle commences for Tanjiro and his companions.

At the core of this arc of Demon Slayer lies an exploration of Tanjiro’s growth as a warrior. As Tanjiro ventures into the Swordsmith Village, he encounters a myriad of challenges and revelations that test his mettle and deepen his understanding of his role as a protector of humanity.

The Importance Of Physical Media

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Having stories like Demon Slayer available in physical media like this limited release is important for collectors as well as any person who enjoys the content they watch. While it seems like everything is available online, streamers have the ability to take away content at any given notice, including digital content you purchased. Having a physical copy like this box set ensures that you’re able to watch your favorite content forever. 

Pre-Order It Now

Purchasing physical media like this Demon Slayer box set also typically offers higher quality audio and video compared to streaming, especially for those with slower internet connections. It also ensures you have access to your favorite shows and movies even after licensing changes happen or content goes out of distribution. While online streaming offers convenience and accessibility, physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays provide ownership, quality, archival value, access to rare content, cultural significance, and privacy that are worth preserving in the digital age.

The Demon Slayer box set will officially be released on June 25.

Source: Aniplex of America