Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA's JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.

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The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. In April 2019, the TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the release of the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from October 2021, and the Swordsmith Village Arc from April 2023. In Spring 2024, the new, long-awaited TV series Hashira Training Arc will be premiered.

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This world tour premiere,"To the Hashira Training" will show Episode 11 from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion to the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four, Hantengu, and Nezuko's triumph over the sun in theatres for the first time. It's followed by Episode 1 of the Hashira Training Arc, featuring the beginning of the training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, also being shown for the first time.

This world tour will showcase in over 139 countries and regions, exceeding "To the Swordsmith Village" which was shown in 104 countries and regions in February 2023. In preparation for the theater screening, the footage has been upconverted to 4K same as last time, and all of the music has been formatted to 5.1ch, 7.1ch, and Dolby Atmos for enhanced in-theater viewing.