Kimetsu no Yaiba, better known as Demon Slayer in some regions, quickly became one of the most popular manga and anime of the last generation, thanks to its stunning action sequences and emotional storytelling. Naturally, expectations are sky-high for its upcoming movie.

The animated film, directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable in collaboration with Aniplex, is set to hit Japanese theaters this summer. It will kick off a series of movies adapting a crucial part of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga. But before its release, the franchise is aiming to break an impressive Guinness World Record.

Demon Slayer is gearing up to make history with an ambitious rice paddy art project!

Back in 2015, the city of Gyoda, Japan, earned a Guinness World Record for creating a breathtaking rice paddy artwork spanning 27,197 m². The massive design featured iconic characters from Dragon Quest, celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

Now, a decade later, Demon Slayer is aiming to break that record with an even larger masterpiece to promote the upcoming Infinity Castle movie.

For those unfamiliar, rice paddy art is a unique tradition where rice of different colors is strategically planted to form giant images. While this practice originated in Inakadate Village in 1993, Gyoda has become famous for crafting incredibly intricate designs. This time, the city is going all out to create a stunning tribute to Kimetsu no Yaiba!

To celebrate the upcoming release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the city is aiming to break a new Guinness World Record! The plan is to create the largest rice paddy artwork in the world, covering 28,000 m²—roughly 2.8 hectares, or about 4.5 American football fields.

This Kimetsu no Yaiba-themed masterpiece will feature a special illustration of Tanjiro Kamado, showcasing his swordsmanship in all its glory. Planting will begin soon, with the artwork expected to be ready just in time for the movie’s summer premiere!