Summary
Mugen Train delivers stunning visuals, emotional depth, and epic battles, making this a must-see for new and veteran fans alike. The film encompasses the entire storyline in a single, easily rewatchable experience, appealing to a larger target audience. Rengoku commands attention with powerful moments, adding depth to his character and giving fans a powerful and unforgettable experience.
With a $21 million domestic opening weekend and a global total of over $450 million, the 2020 anime film, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, currently holds the title of the best-selling animated film of all time. Despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the animated film has achieved unprecedented success thanks to its voice actors, animators, composers, directors, etc.
Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, the Demon Slayer franchise is primarily known for its unique character designs and stunning fighting techniques, such as Tanjiro's Water Breath. Mugen Train meets each of these expectations and more, continuing the anime's legacy. There are many reasons why Ufotable's film became such a global phenomenon, and they explain why it remains the highest-grossing anime film of all time.
10 fun Mugen trains for both new and veteran Demon Slayer fans
Mugen Train perfectly balances exploration and discovery.
The story of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train takes place after Part 1 of the anime (chapters 1-53 in the manga). Although this takes place after key plot points like Final Selection and Rehabilitation Training, it has the potential to stand as a standalone film. Some anime films can be confusing to those who have not seen the entire series or read the manga, which can cause a large demographic to be ostracized. However, the Mugen trainprovides the perfect amount of presentation to include new fans of Demon Slayer.
The four main characters board the train to assist Rengoku, who is waiting for them. This plot is begun and completed in a single film, eliminating the need for too much setting. Furthermore, through dream sequences, the audience learns more about the main characters: Tanjiro's warm heart, Zenitsu's feelings for Nezuko, and Inosuke's wild spirit. Finally, Mugen Train demonstrates the capabilities of the core four. Inosuke demonstrates a new form of Monster Breath, Nezuko frees her friends from bondage using her fire-based Blood Demon Art, Tanjiro asks about his father's Hinokama Kagura dance, and Zenitsu fights steals the show with his iconic sleeping fighting technique.
9 Full Canons are included in the film, making it worthwhile and rewatchable
Recording an entire season in a film helps reach a larger target audience.
One of the most exciting experiences for anime fans is watching a classic movie on the big screen, and Mugen Train offers just that. While non-canon films like One Piece: Stampede and My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission are exciting adventures that expand their anime universe, the cinematic experience enhances the manga's classic storylines is unbeatable. In addition to the film's canonization plot, An entire arc is covered in just under two hoursmaking it an easy and satisfying film to watch.
8 3. Hashira Fire attracts all attention with many epic moments
Significant impact of Rengoku in a short period of time.
Although Rengoku's role in Demon Slayer was only fleeting, his influence on viewers was huge., ranked 7th in multiple popularity polls on Weekly Shōnen Jump's official Twitter account. In addition to the main characters, Mugen Train also explores Rengoku's personality traits and backstory.
“Set your heart on fire.” -Rengoku Kyojuro, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train
Although initially hesitant to accept Nezuko as an official Demon Slayer, he eventually realized her true intentions after the battle. The Mugen Train also tells a bit of Rengoku's backstory, showing the relationship with his father and younger brother. Finally, the most iconic quote from the Demon Slayer series comes from Mugen Train, thanks to Flame Hashira:
7 Mugen Train's eye-catching animation keeps viewers captivated
Demon Slayer is known for its stunning visuals and Mugen Train maintains its reputation.
At the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Ufotable's 2020 Demon Slayer took home the award for Best Movie. The story, characters, and voice acting in Mugen Train helped this film gain recognition, but one of the most important aspects of the feature film is its animation.
Demon Slayer became famous for its stunning fight scenes, passionate expressions of emotions and vivid color displays, and all of these elements are present in Mugen Train. Ufotable has been widely praised for its performance of Demon Slayer and it can be said that this film played an important role in raising the quality of the product.
6 inspiring performances from new faces: Akaza, Enmu and Rengoku
A new voice cast will bring Koyoharu Gotouge's characters to life.
There's no denying that the dubbed and subtitled versions of Mugen Train have a lot of talented voice actors. In addition to the core cast of the anime series, newer characters such as Akaza, Enmu and Rengoku made this story really shine. The Japanese voice actors for these characters are Akira Ishida, Daisuke Hirakawa and Satoshi Hino, while the English dub is voiced by Lucien Dodge, Landon McDonald and Mark Whitten. Each voice actor gave their best performance, capturing the heart and soul of the film by bringing beloved characters to life.
Fun fact: Mark Whitten, the English voice of Rengoku, appeared at a special screening of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train in San Antonio, Texas, in 2023. He discussed his journey in entertainment industry, his voice acting techniques and his preference for movie dialogues with his fans.
5 The epic score and original theme song became the defining features of Mugen Train
Go Shiina and Yuki Kajiura's contributions enhance the movie-watching experience
In addition to stunning animations, Mugen Train also has many new themes and layouts. Go Shiina and Yuki Kajiura, the composers of Mugen Train's Original Soundtrack, have created a series of original compositions.
The Demon Slayer movie has received privacy the original theme song is titled Homura, sung by LiSA. However, the most iconic song in the OST is Akaza vs. Rengoku's Theme. Shiina and Kajiura's composition can be heard during the duo's legendary battle near the end of the film.
4 Demon Slayer introduces two new Kizuki members: Enmu and Akaza
This anime doesn't just present a single challenge to its heroes.
No Demon Slayer movie would be complete without introducing a new villain. However, Mugen Train doesn't just introduce Enmu, the lower level 1 demon. Near the end of the movie, when the battle seems to be over, Akaza, the 3rd superior, suddenly appeared. The Upper Kizuki are the strongest demons in the series' and the fact that a demon suddenly appears at the end adds some valuable shock value.
Akaza's character quickly became an online phenomenon after the film's release. Fans enjoy the unique dynamic between Akaza and Rengoku. However, Azaka quickly became one of the most terrifying villains in the Demon Slayer series after killing the beloved Flame Hashira.
3. The Mugen train's happy ending leads to a sudden death
Just when viewers think everything is fine, a shocking new problem appears.
Considering the title of the film, viewers believe that after Enmu and his train were defeated, the heroes won the battle. However, a new villain suddenly appears after the main storyline seemingly ended. Akaza, a level 3 demon, challenges Rengoku. The fight scenes and their accompanying soundtrack are not only incredibly memorable but also Akaza begs Rengoku to become a devil so that both can test their strength until the end of time.
Finally, the most heartbreaking scene in this movie is Rengoku's death. After a long and tiring battle, Rengoku is defeated, as he cannot be reincarnated as his counterpart. Akaza narrowly escapes death, fleeing the battlefield as the sun crests the horizon, but Tanjiro chases after him, protesting the injustice of the war between mortals and demons. Before Rengoku left the small group of Demon Slayers, he gave them a little encouragement:
“Let's continue living with our heads held high! No matter how devastated you are by your weakness or uselessness… set your heart on fire. Grit your teeth and look straight ahead.” -Rengoku Kyojuro, the Demon Slayer Mugen Train
2 emotional moments that touched the audience's hearts
The Mugen Train is filled with touching scenes that show a different side of the Demon Slayer.
Countless moments in Mugen Train are brilliantly done, but A few notable scenes show just how deep anime can beD. For example, Enmu recruits a group of children to destroy the Demon Slayer's spiritual core. The child assigned to penetrate Tanjiro's subconscious is a boy suffering from Tuberculosis. However, when the boy enters Tanjiro's subconscious, he is overwhelmed by the beauty and warmth of his soul's core. The glowing spirits not only welcomed the boy but also led him straight to the core, despite his evil intentions. This moment perfectly captures Tanjiro's heart of gold and demonstrates his willingness to continually see the best in others.
During the battle with Enmu, Tanjiro struggles to stay awake, repeatedly getting lost in the dreamland where his family is waiting. For a moment, the protagonist embraces this illusion, dining with his loved ones and enjoying long-awaited precious time with his younger sister, Nezuko, who has returned to her children. my normal person. However, this facade did not last long. Soon, Tanjiro realizes the severity of the situation and must snap out of his delusion. As he ran from his house into the woods, his family followed and called out to him. Tanjiro faces his most brutal battle, once again saying goodbye to those he could not save.
1 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is not only good but also leaves viewers wanting more
This anime film is the perfect transition for the sequels.
One of the hardest things to do in a movie is offers a satisfying and open-ended conclusion to allow the series to continue. These endings risk leaving the audience completely without a satisfactory resolution or a stilted conclusion that leaves no room for future exploration. However, the audience feels a sense of accomplishment when Complete Rengoku's character arc and defeat Enmu, the poster villain for this film. On the other hand, Azaka escapes and Rengoku sends Tanjiro on a mission to meet his younger brother, both of whom are Big plot point that would require closures in future seasons.
From the animation to the voice acting to the amazing storytelling, Ufotable and its cast and crew have created a film fans will remember for years to come. This series is not only enjoyable for veteran anime fans but also for newcomers. These points and many more are the reasons why Demon Slayer: Mugen Train remains the highest-grossing anime film of all time.