Three young demon slayers board a train where they meet a mentor to admire, but also encounter a powerful demon. The movie adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga is a continuation of the 2019 animated TV series; as in the Harry Potter movies, a little forehand knowledge helps one understand the characters and their plight better. A record-breaking hit at the Japanese box-office, the film offers over-the-top emotions that might try one’s patience, but also gorgeous visuals and a well-crafted story that takes intriguing advantage of the power of dreams.
2020-Japan. Animated. 117 min. Color. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki. Comic Book: Koyoharu Gotouge. Music: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina. Voices of Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), Daisuke Hirakawa, Akira Ishida.
Trivia: Original title: Gekijo-ban ”Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugen Ressha-hen.
