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Kimetsu no Yaiba Kizuna no Kiseki, Soshite Hashira Geiko e (2024)
Fans vs Reading Comprehension
If you are a huge fan of Demon Slayer, and want to see it on the big screen - a theater experience, then this is something you might want to watch. If you casually follow Demon Slayer, you probably shouldn't see this.
As literally EVERY SINGLE PIECE of advertisement and marketing information has thoroughly explained EXACTLY what this movie would be showing, there is absolutely zero reason for anyone to be surprised or feel "scammed" by what they saw.
This movie covers a short 5 minute recap of every season thus far, with the ending theme to each subsequent season playing over it; followed by Episode 11 of the Swordsmith Village Arc. The movie then finishes with the 1st Episode of the Hashira Training Arc - an early screening for a season that won't be out until Spring.
How exactly are people deciding to watch this movie without understanding the chronology of the anime? How are you not watching trailers or reading a simple excerpt from an article - or the literal movie description? You're upset that you're rewatching content you've already seen, yet it could just as likely be the case that you've skipped content and just got spoiled by watching this movie since you've failed to even check what the movie is about.
Please do yourselves a favor and utilize, at the very least, the tiniest bit of brain power you can muster, so that 1) You don't waste your precious time and money on a product you don't like, and 2) I don't lose brain cells having to read through these 1-star, angry reviews that shouldn't exist in the first place.
Media literacy. Learn it.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Someone's Dream (2023)
An Amazing Start to an Amazing Season
There were 3 main parts to this 50 minute first episode.
1) The Upper Moon Meeting - Demon Slayer has always been amazing in the character design department. Every character is always so masterfully crafted; with designs that perfectly suit the character and always look so aesthetically pleasing. The Upper Moons are no exception. This meeting takes up about half of the first episode, and through amazing cinematography, and ufotable's legendary blending of 2D and 3D animation, incredible amounts of tension were built into every interaction. The splendor of the Infinity Castle is a sight to revel in, and I'm sure we'll be seeing much more of it in the future.
2) Someone's Dream - Tanjirou dreams of a past ancestor and his meeting with the mysterious swordsman, who the very thought of continues to haunt Muzan. Tanjirou's ancestor, Sumiyoshi, is the spitting image of Tanjirou, even wearing the same pattern on his haori. The swordsman seems to be very somber and upset about his circumstance. I hope the story will further develop his character and his importance to Tanjirou.
3) Recovery and the Journey to the Swordsmith Village - Plenty of adorable scenes and character interactions in this episode. One of my favorite aspects of Demon Slayer is how endearing the characters and the way they interact with each other are. Kanao was a standout this episode, and Inosuke is as hilarious as ever. You can always feel how much Inosuke looks up to Tanjirou and views him as his own big brother. Can't forget Gotou's reappearance! Tanjirou finally reunites with Genya, who still doesn't like Tanjirou at all. I'm hoping they grow as close as Inosuke and Zenitsu have to Tanjirou. He seems like a really amazing character and has an amazing aesthetic. We also got to see Mitsuri grow really close to both Tanjirou and Nezuko, while also leading them on a little treasure hunt.
Overall, this episode really pushed forward the plot, while also developing several characters for both Demons and Demon Slayers. This was a great start for me. This story is masterful at setting the tone, both comedic and serious.