Disguise, the global costume division of toy and consumer products manufacturer Jakks Pacific has announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Aniplex of America for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” in the UK and Ireland, North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. The partnership enables Disguise to design, develop, and manufacture costume accessories with new styles set to hit retail shelves and online stores in 2025.
Tara Cortner, president of Disguise said: “This popular anime has become an overnight sensation among fans and retailers. We have an exciting debut line of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba costume accessories that is sure to delight fans and retailers alike.”
An Aniplex spokesperson added: “We are thrilled to be collaborating closely with Disguise on our newest line of costume accessories set to launch in 2025. We hope fans will be excited to see these products hit the shelves and we look forward to further expansion into the line.”
Demon Slayer is based on the manga series created by Koyoharu Gotoge, and follows the journey of Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered by a demon, and his younger sister, Nezuko, is transformed into one. The series chronicles Tanjiro’s quest to find a cure for his sister. It has garnered widespread acclaim for its gripping storyline, well-developed characters.
All Demon Slayer costume accessories will be widely available at retailers both in-store and online in 2025.
