Demon Slayer has taken the world by storm. Based on the manga series created by Koyoharu Gotouge, the upcoming film DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN is the direct sequel to the anime’s first season. The movie continues to break box office records as both the highest grossing Japanese film and anime film of all time. With the highly anticipated U.S. release this week, here are four reasons you need to see it on the big screen.
1. BREATHTAKING ANIMATION
From the intricate backgrounds to the graphic action sequences, the animation in Demon Slayer is a visual feast. Brought to life by the renowned animation studio Ufotable, watching DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN in theatres offers a rare opportunity to experience the art of the show in the biggest and best formats possible. The series is known for its innovative visuals – from mixing 2D and 3D animation, to drawing influence from both traditional Japanese art and modern anime – and the film is sure to live up to the hype.
2. HIGH STAKES ACTION
Watch DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN in theatres to see a larger-than-life showdown of Breathing Styles and blood-fueled demonic power. The Demon Slayer Corps will use their Nichirin Blades to battle not only for their own lives but those of the 40 missing train passengers, and there’s no better way to watch the action unfold than on the big screen. You’ll also get to witness the on-screen debut of Kyojuro Rengoku’s Flame Breathing, one of the nine Hashira and most elite demon slayers of all time.
3. CONTINUING THE EPIC JOURNEY
DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN picks up right where the first season of the show leaves off, aboard the Mugen Train terrorized by one of Muzan Kibutsuji’s Demon Moons. With season 2 announced to premier later this year, the film is essential viewing for all fans who wish to continue following the adventures of Tanjiro, Nezuko and the Demon Slayer Corps. What kind of power did Tanjiro and Nezuko’s father possess? Is it possible to turn Nezuko back into a human?
4. THE FANS
With conventions taking a hiatus this past year, seeing DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN in theatres offers the chance to safely engage with the fandom in person. AMC Safe & Clean protocols are in place throughout all stages of the moviegoing experience. So dress up in your best cosplay, wear your coolest merch, and soak up the collective excitement as you watch the next installment of Demon Slayer alongside other fans. Between Inosuke and Zenitsu, we’re willing to bet the entire auditorium erupts in laughter at least once.
The creator of the manga, Koyoharu Gotouge, landed a spot on Time Magazine’s Time100 Next list due to the success of Demon Slayer. See DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN at AMC Theatres and experience the most highly anticipated anime movie for yourself.
