Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba To the Hashira Training Review
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — To the Hashira Training” is a thrilling cinematic experience that combines intense anime battles. The movie offers a sneak peek into the anime’s evolving narrative and sets the stage for the upcoming season. Despite its unconventional approach, it promises an unforgettable experience for Demon Slayer fans.
Release Date: February 23, 2024
Duration: 1 hour 44 minutes
Rating: R
Director: Haruo Sotozaki
Writer: Koyoharu Gotouge
Stars:
Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
Akari Kitō as Nezuko Kamado
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa
Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito
Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji
Toshihiko Seki as Muzan Kibutsuji
Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa
Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro
Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima
Plot: The film follows Tanjiro as he undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki.
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — To the Hashira Training" is a movie that has sparked various opinions. It continues the trend from last year, offering another cinematic experience that combines the end of "Sword Smith Village Arc Season 3 Episodes 10 and 11" and the first episode of the new Hashira Training Arc season into a 104-minute film. You will feel the climax at the beginning and slowly the movie will end with story story-telling aspect. This unusual storytelling method is a characteristic of all the Demon Slayer movies released so far.
The movie starts with excitement and its sound and visual quality are very good. The new scenes introduced here will smoothly transition into Season 4, which is set to release in April, offering exciting content every week. The movie provides a sneak peek into the anime's evolving story, from Hashira training sessions to the battle between strong Wind Hashira and Serpent Hashira. The new scenes focus on Tanjiro's recovery, Zenitsu and Inosuke's reunion, new plot revelations during the Hashira meeting, the importance of Nezuko's ability to face the sunlight now, and how Muzan has been looking for her powers for the last 1000 years.
Personally, I enjoyed the movie. It showcases the anime's quality with excellent animation, thrilling action, and outstanding voice acting. However, reading subtitles was a bit difficult. You will leave theaters wondering if they could have added more to the movie. Also, the Hashira Training Arc will be a shorter season so hopefully, they will add more from the Infinity Castle Arc which consists of 47 chapters.
But be warned: if you're expecting a repeat of last year's major plot twists, you might be slightly disappointed. However, for those who love the thrill of the theater and the epic end to Sword Smith Village Arc, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — To the Hashira Training" promises an unforgettable experience.
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