Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle (2025) Thoughts

All right- as I acclimate to a number of factors (chief among them recovering from my recent oral surgery), I thought I would give my thoughts on an anime film that I am pleased to have finally seen as it continues to smash records (some reports I have post the worldwide take at over $600 million worldwide, trade shenanigans be danged). So, here are my thoughts on Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle.

Poster for the EN dub release.

The movie is the first in a planned trilogy, adapting the manga storyline of the same name. With director Sotozaki Haruo at the helm, the film sees the cast from the TV anime reprise their roles; and the EN dub even includes notable names Channing Tatum and Rebecca Wang in small but significant supporting roles.

The story begins right where the Hashira Training arc ends, with the Demon Slayer Corps taking the battle to the titular Infinity Castle for one final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. As the castle contains his upper ranked demon followers and can fold space in on itself with changes of size and shape; the challenge is at its highest.

Much of what I said about previous outings also applies here- the pacing did not bother me at all; as it does a great job of adhering to the structure of the manga. Ufotable has crafted a masterwork of traditional animation; and seeing the story on the page come to life on screen is spectacular. Once again, it definitely helps if you're caught up with the anime and manga (just finished binging the Hashira Training arc's TV anime right before I saw this); and you will definitely be rewarded as a fan. 

Though I see the "factory movie" and "just add demons and you're good" lines of thinking as oversimplifications for my taste, I can say that there are layers of enjoyment for all manner of viewers: martial arts action, offbeat humor, and in my case; Taisho-era Japanese period drama. Horror fans are a demographic I can especially credit with helping the movie take in $122 million to date in the US alone. 

Needless to say, I am very excited to see the other two chapters of the story; which are currently in production. I recommend seeing the movie, just so long as you have a good understanding of the story and characters. That is all for now, and I will see you again soon. Take care.