Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

2020Movie117 minJapanese

Tanjiro Kamado, joined with Inosuke Hashibira, a boy raised by boars who wears a boar's head, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, a scared boy who reveals his true power when he sleeps, boards the Infinity Train on a new mission with the Fire Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, to defeat a demon who has been tormenting the people and killing the demon slayers who oppose it!

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IMDb8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users95%
Director: Haruo SotozakiGenres: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

Tanjiro Kamado and his friends embark on a new mission aboard the Mugen Train, a place where over forty people have disappeared. Tanjiro must confront his inner demons as he and his companions face off against one of the Twelve Kizuki, a powerful demon.

Critical Reception

The film was a monumental critical and commercial success, breaking numerous box office records in Japan and becoming the highest-grossing anime film of all time. Critics praised its stunning animation, thrilling action sequences, emotional depth, and compelling character development, particularly focusing on Tanjiro's growth and the integration of the popular anime series' elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its breathtaking animation and fluid action choreography.
  • Commended for its emotional storytelling and character development.
  • Recognized for successfully adapting the beloved manga and anime series.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film, citing its incredible animation, exciting fight scenes, and emotional impact. Many fans found it to be a worthy continuation of the Demon Slayer story, with particular praise for the character arcs and the boss battle sequences.

Awards & Accolades

Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year, Crunchyroll Anime Awards for Best Film.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features the popular theme song 'Homura' by LiSA, which also achieved significant commercial success and won numerous awards.

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Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train won’t make you a fan of the franchise if you aren’t already, but it will absolutely strengthen your love for it if you’re already an established fan. It’s also an anime film that covers just about everything; it tr...
DallasBob

DallasBob

THIS ANIMATION IS AWESOME!!!!! Idiot fan : Yes, but what do you mean aw--? **AWESOME!!!** Idiot fan : Umm...yes. I got that. But--? Look at me!! Look. At. My. Mouth. **AWESOME!!!** Idiot fan : >sigh-- **AWWWWWWWWWWW...
Rene

Rene

Waited for so long to see this and at the end it did not disappoint. It's a rich story of the demon slayer and stuck in a world of weirdness and dreams. stuff gets real on the train and ends up being a filler for the series of the beginning...