New ufotable Art Anchors the Experience
Bandai Namco Experience is launching 'Corridor of Memories' (追憶回廊ノ導, Tsuioku Kairou no Shirube) — a collaboration event built around the theme of "reminiscence," letting visitors trace iconic scenes from the Demon Slayer anime series through interactive installations. The centerpiece is a set of brand-new illustrations drawn by ufotable (Demon Slayer, Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works) featuring five core characters: Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, and Giyu Tomioka.
Those illustrations will appear on exclusive merchandise sold only at the venue, including a pin badge collection (10 designs) and clear bottles (two designs). The event also features mini-games — headlined by "Tanjiro's Ganbere Garapon" (a lottery-style capsule game) with original prizes — and a café corner serving collaboration food inspired by the series. The source article highlights an Infinity Castle-inspired waffle and a Japanese-style hot dog called "Set Your Heart Ablaze" (心を燃やせ 和風ホットドッグ), borrowing Rengoku's signature rallying cry, as reported by Anime Anime.
Four Cities, Nearly a Full Year
The tour kicks off at Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo inside Sunshine City's World Import Mart Building in Ikebukuro, running June 12 through July 26, 2026. From there it moves to three more Cross Store locations:
- Osaka Umeda (HEP FIVE, 8F): August 7 – September 27, 2026
- Hakata (Canal City Hakata, South Building B1F): October 30, 2026 – January 11, 2027
- Yokohama (Yokohama World Porters, 2F): March 19 – May 9, 2027
That's nearly a full year of touring — and the staggered schedule means fans across western and southern Japan won't need to travel to Tokyo to experience it. Some dates may require advance reservations to manage crowds; the event's official site will post details closer to each opening.
For fans outside Japan or those who can't make it to a venue, merchandise from the event will also be available through Bandai's online storefront, Premium Bandai. Online sales run July 1 through August 17, 2026, with orders shipping around November 2026.
Riding the Infinity Castle Wave
The event arrives while the Demon Slayer franchise is at peak momentum. The first Infinity Castle film, Chapter 1: Akaza Returns, wrapped its main Japanese theatrical run on April 9 after 266 days in cinemas. The numbers are staggering: 27.4 million admissions and ¥40.2 billion (approx. $260 million) at the domestic box office — making it the second-highest-grossing film in Japanese history behind the franchise's own Mugen Train. Globally, the film crossed $781 million.
Koyoharu Gotouge's original manga, published in Shueisha's Jump Comics, has now surpassed 220 million copies in circulation across 23 volumes. With the Infinity Castle saga still unfolding as a theatrical trilogy and ufotable continuing to produce the animation, the franchise's merchandising and event business shows no signs of slowing down.
Looking Ahead
Corridor of Memories is a Japan-only event with no international dates announced. The Premium Bandai online store is the best option for overseas fans looking to grab exclusive merchandise, though international shipping availability hasn't been confirmed. No word yet on whether the second and third Infinity Castle films will spawn their own themed events at the Cross Store chain.
The Tokyo venue opens June 12, 2026. Details on advance reservations and the full café menu will be posted on the event's official site ahead of launch.