Shocking Demon Slayer Ads at Japan’s Busiest Station Warn of Hellfire
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Shinjuku Station Gets Spooky Demon Slayer Ads with a Hellish Message
Thankfully, Shinjuku Station patrons won't have to abandon all hope when they enter.
New Demon Slayer Advertisements Take Over Tokyo's Busiest Station
On Monday, Tokyo's Shinjuku Station — the world's most crowded train station — unveiled striking new advertisements for the upcoming film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. These ads feature some of the franchise's most notorious demon characters: Muzan Kibutsuji, Kokushibo, Doma, Akaza, and Kaigaku. Accompanying their images is a chilling message:
“From here, you're going to hell.”
The Ads in Action
The promotional campaign includes posters at various entrances and corridors within the station. A tweet from the official Demon Slayer account shows the ads at the JR Shinjuku East Exit, along with a countdown to the film's release:
“JR Shinjuku Station East Exit now features ‘Demon Slayer Gate’ ads. The posters will be displayed until July 27. Please refrain from contacting station staff about the advertisements.”
Another tweet highlights the countdown to the film's premiere:
“100 days until the release of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ — Chapter 1: Akaza's Return, on July 18, 2025. Only 3 days left!”
Public Reactions and Jokes
As of now, the posts have garnered over 120 comments. Many users are joking about which “hell” the ads refer to — work, school, or perhaps navigating the station itself. One user humorously remarked, “Shinjuku Station has become hell's gate.”
Comments on Japanese news site Hachima Kikō also reflect this playful tone, with some speculating whether the “hell” is the maze-like corridors of Shinjuku Station. Others pointed out that stations like Ikebukuro in Tokyo and Umeda in Osaka are even more difficult to navigate.
About the Film and Its Release
The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy's first film is set to open in Japan this Friday, July 18, 2025. International audiences can catch it in theaters across the U.S. and Canada starting September 12, in formats including IMAX and other premium screens. The film will be available in Japanese with both English subtitles and dubs.
Sources
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba via Twitter and Hachima Kikō
Enjoy the spooky yet exciting promotion for this highly anticipated anime film!**