Once Upon a Time in Tokyo
Once Upon a Time in Tokyo

Movie spotlight

Once Upon a Time in Tokyo

2020
Movie
128 min
Japanese

Over the course of 24 hours, five characters will face dilemmas suffocating through another day in their dead end worlds. Their lives will intersect as the story builds to a tragic climax for some and liberation for others.

Insights

IMDb8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users97%
Director: Haruo SotozakiGenres: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Historical

Plot Summary

In Taisho-era Japan, a kind-hearted boy named Tanjiro Kamado discovers his family has been slaughtered by a demon. The sole survivor, his younger sister Nezuko, has been transformed into a demon herself. Driven by a fierce desire for vengeance and a hope to turn his sister back into a human, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey to join the Demon Slayer Corps, facing formidable foes and uncovering dark secrets along the way.

Critical Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its stunning animation, breathtaking action sequences, and emotional storytelling. It was praised for elevating the anime film experience and was a massive commercial success, breaking numerous box office records worldwide.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually spectacular animation and incredibly choreographed fight scenes.

  • A deeply emotional and compelling continuation of the Demon Slayer saga.

  • Praised for its epic scale and faithful adaptation of the manga's climactic arc.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film, citing its incredible animation and intense action as highlights. Many praised the emotional depth of the story and characters, making it a must-see for fans of the series.

Awards & Accolades

Won 'Animation of the Year' at the 44th Japan Academy Film Prize, received numerous other awards for its animation and direction.

Fun Fact

The film broke the record for the highest-grossing anime film of all time worldwide, surpassing previous record holders and becoming the first anime film to top the global box office.

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