Demon Slayer Breaks Big Records as One Piece Moves to L.A. | NEWS
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Episode Demon Slayer Breaks Big Records as One Piece Moves to L.A. | NEWS
The Anime Effect has a lot to discuss this week! We’re unpacking another record-breaking week for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the upcoming Akane-banashi anime adaptation, One Piece's new cafe in L.A., and so much more!
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Reaches 10th Highest-Grossing Film in Japan in Just 17 Days
Akane-banashi Anime Adaptation Officially Announced for 2026
One Piece Cafe Los Angeles Opens on August 2 with Exclusive Merch and Menu Items
Persona 3, Monster Hunter and Hyrule Warriors Spotlighted in Nintendo Switch Partner Showcase
Shonen Jump and Pokémon Share More Collab Illustrations from Sakamoto Days, Kagurabachi and More
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- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/8/4/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-infinity-castle-anime-film-10th-highest-grossing-film-in-japan
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/8/4/akanebanashi-anime-adaptation-announced-2026-staff-cast-teaser-trailer
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/7/29/one-piece-cafe-los-angeles-opening-date-exclusive-merch-menu-items?srsltid=AfmBOorUQwron4l-0PSRJDe7oXQhHsJOlH2iTl911flHi8U3DUWusIAz
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/7/31/nintendo-partner-showcase-july-2025-persona-3-reload-hyrule-warriors-age-of-imprisonment
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/8/3/shonen-jump-pokemon-sakamoto-days-kagurabachi-ichi-the-witch-collab-art
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