🎬 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review – India
🔍 What It Is
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Infinity Castle adapts the iconic “Infinity Castle” arc from Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga. It kicks off shortly after the events of Season 4’s Hashira Training Arc.
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It’s Part 1 of the final trilogy for the series’ concluding arc.
👍 Strengths
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Visual Spectacle & Animation
Ufotable delivers breathtaking action sequences. Battles are choreographed extremely well, with fluid movement, detailed backgrounds, dramatic lighting, and impressive use of 2D and 3D elements. Big battles—like Tanjiro & Giyu vs. Akaza—look especially powerful. -
Emotional Depth & Character Moments
The film doesn’t just rely on action. Zenitsu's confrontation with Kaigaku shows growth; Akaza’s human backstory adds tragic nuance; Shinobu’s fight with Doma carries emotional weight. Fans are finding themselves moved. -
Sound & Score
The music by the composers (Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina, etc.) elevates the tension and drama. Songs like “A World Where the Sun Never Rises” and “Shine in the Cruel Night” enhance key scenes, especially fights. The audio design in theatres (especially in IMAX or larger format) is immersive. -
Fan Reception & Box-Office
In India, the movie has broken advance‐booking records, with over ₹9-10 crore in advance sales and more than 3.5 lakh tickets sold even before wide release.
Also notable: it's the first Japanese anime film in India to have ultra-early morning shows (5 AM) in many multiplexes, reflecting huge demand. -
Multilingual Accessibility
It’s released in multiple languages (Japanese original + subtitles, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, English), which helps reach a wider Indian audience.
👎 Weaknesses & Challenges
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Pacing and Length
At about 155 minutes, the film sometimes lags. The many flashbacks—while emotionally powerful—interrupt momentum, especially in the action sequences. For viewers unfamiliar with prior arcs, some scenes may feel repetitive or confusing. -
Not a Standalone Experience
If you haven’t watched much of Demon Slayer before, you might miss many character motivations, relationships, and history. The film relies on prior knowledge of characters like the Hashira, Akaza’s past, Shinobu’s backstory etc. -
“Part One” Effect
Because this is only the first part of the final arc trilogy, many plot threads are left unresolved. Some viewers might find the ending abrupt or unsatisfying in terms of closure.
🌀 Verdict
For fans of Demon Slayer, Infinity Castle Part 1 is a thrilling, emotional ride. It delivers what the franchise is known for—high stakes, beautifully animated combat, and heart. It’s a treat on the big screen, especially if you’re invested in the story.
For newcomers, it’s still worth a watch, but be ready: you’ll likely be missing context, and some emotional impact may be lessened. This is not an “entry point” movie.
Overall, I’d give it 4 out of 5 stars for combining spectacle with soul.
🌍 India-Specific Highlights
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The film redefines what an anime film’s opening can do in India—₹9-10 crore advance bookings, sold‐out early morning shows, etc.
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The U/A 13+ certification with no cuts is appreciated by many fans.
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The wide language options and screen count (~750+ screens) show increasing mainstream acceptance of anime in Indian cinema culture.