Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle (2025)
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
I may not know as much about the series as my children given I've only watched the anime and haven't read the books yet, but my daughter loves spoilers and adores this series, so it still felt familiar with just enough mixed in of the unknown to still be enjoyable. The movie picks up directly where the tv series left off, so fans who haven't finished the original media yet may feel out of sorts as they are dropped directly back into the action of the Infinity Castle. As with the rest of the series, there are plenty of fight scenes and more than a fair amount of blood interwoven with man stories. We get more backstory of several characters, including Shinobu, Akaza, Doma, and Zenitsu. Those that are lucky inside the castle are either working in groups as the lower ranks trying to deal with the weaker demons so the Hashira can focus their energy on the upper moons and Muzan, or have paired up with another slayer. Tanjiro fortunately finds Giyu at his back while their old master guards his sister to keep her out of Muzan's grasp. We meet more of the Kagaya's children who had not previously been seen in the series, as well as a revisit from some of the retired Hashira to guard those who are not fighting in the castle directly. The crows are a bit of hilarity mixed in to all of the seriousness as well, between their flight to map out the castle and the rather loud announcements of various slayer's status. It's not entirely clear how the crows managed to get it, though it seems it may have something to do with Yushiro's demon blood art and the plan he and Tamayo laid out with Kagaya. It's understandable given the amount of content that this arc is broken up into 3 movies, though hopefully the following 2 will not be delayed given the resounding success and current fandom that could be capitalized on if they keep up the momentum.
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September 13, 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle
April 13, 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie 1 [Mugen Train]
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie 1 [Mugen Train] (2020)
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
This takes place directly after the events of season one in the anime series. Tanjiro and his friends are deployed to find Rengoku and help investigate demon attacks on the Mugen Train. We get some interesting insights into all 3 of the demon slayers in this case, and even get to see Rengoku open up a bit to Tanjiro where he seemed pretty set in his ways during the initial meeting with the other Hashira. While it would have been interesting to see Tanjiro team up with Rengoku for a time, especially to develop this new fire breathing, it seems that is not the fate for this group at this time. We do finally see one of the upper moons, though there's been a lot of confusion over who actually is or isn't part of the Twelve Kizuki and just how strong those demons are compared to the rest that the Demon Slayer Corps usually are out hunting. Tanjiro also may inadvertently prove how he's different from many others again in this story as he tries to piece together what is happening and ensure the safety of the passengers on this runaway train.
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
This takes place directly after the events of season one in the anime series. Tanjiro and his friends are deployed to find Rengoku and help investigate demon attacks on the Mugen Train. We get some interesting insights into all 3 of the demon slayers in this case, and even get to see Rengoku open up a bit to Tanjiro where he seemed pretty set in his ways during the initial meeting with the other Hashira. While it would have been interesting to see Tanjiro team up with Rengoku for a time, especially to develop this new fire breathing, it seems that is not the fate for this group at this time. We do finally see one of the upper moons, though there's been a lot of confusion over who actually is or isn't part of the Twelve Kizuki and just how strong those demons are compared to the rest that the Demon Slayer Corps usually are out hunting. Tanjiro also may inadvertently prove how he's different from many others again in this story as he tries to piece together what is happening and ensure the safety of the passengers on this runaway train.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019)
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
This is a series that both of my kids have gotten into recently, so it's been a big deal to have "movie night" as a family and catch an episode or two before bed. As one might expect from the title and the focus on slaying, there are a lot of martial arts and high action scenes. Given the focus on demons as well, there's a lot that might look weird or wrong as demons just don't follow norms at all, other than lots of blood usually. That doesn't mean that the entire series is nothing but blood, though it has plenty of that. There are a lot of characters that each have their own take on the Demon Slayer Corps and their mission, and even those who know nothing about demons at all. For those who are aware though, the world is a lot more dangerous than normal. Tanjiro himself is actually rather peaceful and caring, yet pushes himself to train and gain skills to be able to go up against demons as quickly as possible. He breaks more than a few rules along the way, but all those who meet him and his sister, Nezuko, seem genuinely touched by their care for each other if not also surprised given the dynamics these siblings live with. They break more than a few norms themselves along the way, but maybe that's what the world needs.
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
This is a series that both of my kids have gotten into recently, so it's been a big deal to have "movie night" as a family and catch an episode or two before bed. As one might expect from the title and the focus on slaying, there are a lot of martial arts and high action scenes. Given the focus on demons as well, there's a lot that might look weird or wrong as demons just don't follow norms at all, other than lots of blood usually. That doesn't mean that the entire series is nothing but blood, though it has plenty of that. There are a lot of characters that each have their own take on the Demon Slayer Corps and their mission, and even those who know nothing about demons at all. For those who are aware though, the world is a lot more dangerous than normal. Tanjiro himself is actually rather peaceful and caring, yet pushes himself to train and gain skills to be able to go up against demons as quickly as possible. He breaks more than a few rules along the way, but all those who meet him and his sister, Nezuko, seem genuinely touched by their care for each other if not also surprised given the dynamics these siblings live with. They break more than a few norms themselves along the way, but maybe that's what the world needs.
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