The highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has finally hit the screens of India and the rest of the world, including a Telugu version as well. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the movie takes forward the story of Tanjiro and his friends from the incident of Mugen Train. There were high expectations with this, and the movie meets them with a proper balance of action, visuals, and emotions.

Storyline

After defeating Enmu in Mugen Train, Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira find themselves trapped in Muzan Kibutsuji’s Infinity Castle. The castle itself is a dangerous maze filled with Upper Rank demons waiting to fight. Each battle tests the demon slayers’ strength and determination. The highlight is Tanjiro and Giyu’s intense battle against Akaza, filled with raw emotion and action. Other worthy battles are the battle of Shinobu against the devious Doma and Zenitsu's crying face-off with Kaigaku.

Positive Points

The best part of the movie is its breathtaking animation which is very well done. The Infinity Castle is depicted with huge detail, making every shot visually stunning. The fights, especially Tanjiro against Akaza, are emotionally and physically striking. Shinobu's fight against Doma has some variation, mixing strategy and action. Zenitsu's brief segment works, showing how much he has grown as a character. The second half of the movie works on an emotional scale, offering more depth to the plot.

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Negative Points

There are backstories and flashbacks which disrupt the battle rhythm and make it slow. The history of Akaza, while important, appears to be stretched. Some scenes are too long, thus not of the best length for the narration. Additionally, even though Tanjiro and Akaza get most of the focus, other characters like Nezuko and Zenitsu are not given enough screen time.

Overall: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is visually stunning, emotionally resonant, and full of action. Though excessively long scenes and shifting attention take away from it, it is still a must-watch for Demon Slayer enthusiasts and an alright watch for viewers checking out the series.