According to the booklet included in the first Blu-ray of the Hashira Training Arc of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba“, interesting information was revealed about the first episode from the fourth season:

• He storyboard draft since the first episode submitted/uploaded on April 16, 2022and the dubbing/recording session was carried out June 2, 2022.
• THE final version of the storyboard It was completed September 17, 2022 and work on the layout began around October 18, 2022.
• finally, the The first episode aired on May 12, 2024 (February 2024 if the preview is considered).

What surprised fans the most was discovering that the episode they saw a few months ago, in February this yearin reality started production two years ago. This revelation left many speechless, considering the level of planning and dedication that the Ufotable studio put into the production of this anime.

While other studies face production problems In several of his animes, Ufotable seems to have found a effective system that allows you to prepare animes with high quality and with a a lot of preparation time. What is the secret behind this success?

• Planning and scheduling in advance: Ufotable seems to start its projects with well in advance, allowing enough time for each stage of production. This avoids last-minute rushes and ensures that every detail is handled with precision.
• Team Dedication: The Ufotable team is made up of highly dedicated professionals who focus on delivering a quality end product. The work culture at Ufotable promotes collaboration and perfectionism.
• Resource management: THE efficient resource management and maintain a workflow ordered and well structured They are essential to avoid setbacks and ensure that all processes run smoothly.

This combination of factors has allowed Ufotable to stand out in the anime industry, delivering series that not only deliver, but exceed expectations of fans. With this methodology, Ufotable has established a quality standard that other studies try to imitate, demonstrating that the preparation and dedication They are fundamental to success in the anime world.

• «I wouldn't be surprised if they were already in the finishing touches of the first movie by now.».
• «That's an incredible production time, but it's probably only possible because they know that Kimetsu no Yaiba will continue to be successful, so they can greenlight a new season long before the previous season even airs. That's how they can release a new season every year and keep the show relevant.».
• «Ufotable proving once again why they are the industry leaders».
• «Yes, Ufotable is amazing, so soon? How the hell does this management work?».
• «And that's why Ufotable and Kyoto Animation are the great Japanese studio duo».
• «This is really awesome! I love Ufotable even more now. It makes me think they already have the first Infinite Fortress movie in draft form and are probably almost done. Maybe even the rest of the movies too?».
• «Why is everyone surprised? 2 years of production for 12 episodes is usually the time it takes».
• «Oh yes, these films are already in the oven, the cooking started a long time ago».
• «I wouldn't be surprised if they're already working on the second film.».

Source: @Nakayasee on Twitter