Sony doesn't want Demon Slayer to end with the main story. The company seems to have bigger plans for this highly renowned anime. Recently, in one of his interviews, Aniplex chairman Atsuhiro Iwakami shared his desire to keep the franchise alive for 50 to 100 years. His statement says, “With Demon Slayer, it is our intent to make this last 10 or 20, if not 50 to 100 years.”
In an interview with Bloomberg, he said he hopes Demon Slayer can reach the same level as Dragon Ball and One Piece. Both series have stayed popular for decades and continue to attract new fans. Iwakami wants Demon Slayer to enjoy the same success.
The timing of these plans is interesting. The original manga by Koyoharu Gotouge ended in 2020, and the Infinity Castle movie trilogy is now bringing the final part of the story to the big screen. However, Sony does not see this as the end of the franchise. It wants to keep the Demon Slayer name alive even after Tanjiro’s journey comes to a close.
Demon Slayer has enjoyed a massive popularity since the franchise began. Its movies have done well in cinemas, and its characters have gained a huge fan following. The series has also grown through games, music, and merchandise.
The end of Tanjiro's journey does not mean fans have to say goodbye to the entire series. The Demon Slayer world has multiple parts that can be explored later without Tanjiro. Sony may focus on the Hashira, earlier demon slayers, or new stories set in the same world.
These plans are not confirmed yet, but the franchise may get a new start. Sony clearly wants Demon Slayer to become more than a hit anime. The real challenge will be keeping fans interested for years while giving new viewers a reason to join the journey.