Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen

After a string of mysterious disappearances begin to plague a train, the Demon Slayer Corps' multiple attempts to remedy the problem prove fruitless. To prevent further casualties, the Flame Pillar, Kyoujurou Rengoku, takes it upon himself to eliminate the threat. Accompanying him are some of the Corps' most promising new blood: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira, who all hope to witness the fiery feats of this model demon slayer firsthand.

Unbeknownst to them, the demonic forces responsible for the disappearances have already put their sinister plan in motion. Under this demonic presence, the group must muster every ounce of their willpower and draw their swords to save all two hundred passengers onboard. As things begin to spiral out of control, Tanjirou's resolve and commitment to duty are put to the test.

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Kamado, Tanjirou Main

Hanae, Natsuki Japanese

Agatsuma, Zenitsu Main

Shimono, Hiro Japanese

Hashibira, Inosuke Main

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Kamado, Nezuko Main

Kitou, Akari Japanese

Rengoku, Kyoujurou Main

Hino, Satoshi Japanese

Kochou, Shinobu Supporting

Hayami, Saori Japanese

Tomioka, Giyuu Supporting

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Uzui, Tengen Supporting

Konishi, Katsuyuki Japanese

Kanroji, Mitsuri Supporting

Tokitou, Muichirou Supporting

Kondou, Hikaru Producer

Miyake, Masanori Producer

Takahashi, Yuuma Producer

Fujio, Akifumi Producer

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Aug 27, 2024

DanTheMan2150AD

Recommended

It's been a good few years since I watched the first season of Demon Slayer but I still remember it vividly as if it were yesterday, I remember being so excited for this film and yet, I never watched it I missed its cinema run and thus never continued with the series, until now. Upon restarting my journey with Mugen Train, I was thrust back into the world of Demon Slayer without a second to spare and I am so happy to have finally watched it. Continuing the exceptional style and substance of storytelling I remember, one that sets my heart ablaze, in the best ... way imaginable, for amid the monster-slaying, there's a pointed celebration of how human weaknesses are our true strengths. The film manages to balance being outrageously funny, action-packed and emotionally devastating simultaneously, all rendered through first-rate animation that combines classic anime character design supplemented by outstanding CGI and swooping camera work. Slick and bright, with compelling world-building alongside an unabashedly earnest emotional core, the film fantastically builds upon a carefully constructed backstory for an unknown character that we soon trust and eventually cry over, Rengoku is undoubtedly the highlight of the entire film. Especially that final fight against Akaza which left my jaw lying somewhere on the floor. Combined with its incredible soundtrack, Mugen Train ends up delivering a Demon Slayer experience on a completely different scale and it's simply awesome. Emotional, intense, violent and, ultimately, beautiful.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Aug 25, 2023

Dishonest_Fish

Mixed Feelings

The three-act structure: Am I joke to you?

It was a fun, stress-free ride. Excellent art and animation, as usual with Ufotable, the action is also on top, so relaxing while watching is the most it.

But there are several problems. Due to the fact that the film is absolutely not self-sufficient and there are almost no global events, if you skip it and go straight to the second season, then you will literally lose nothing. Because at the beginning of the second season, they quickly explain all the main events.

But I would rather recommend than not, mostly just because of the animation, ... the story is weak.
The main villain is annoying by the way, and the subconscious of the characters was a little disappointing, because I wanted something more interesting.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Dec 2, 2023

Halcyon13

Not Recommended

Mugen Ressha-hen easily possesses some of the worst storytelling mechanics anime has to offer, and the film itself is something of a trainwreck; no pun intended. The first act's inability to develop a sense of urgency derails the entire screenplay's direction and eventually its emotional impact. Sotozaki's oppressive approach to exposition, in addition to the overuse of gag expressions, doesn't serve as an inciting set-up for what's to come. Tanjiro's narration single-handedly ruins suspense, repetitive, and a massive plod in the middle of action sequences. In Enmu's final bit of inner monologue, he recognizes the slayers' skills, one instance of overdramatic dialogue. A derivative cast ... certainly contributes to forgettable experiences, although they are very much in character. Their personalities don't carry over to the big screen well, especially not for newcomers unaware of typical cliches in this demographic.

It's painfully obvious that this arc isn't exactly formatted for a feature, evident from the secondary antagonist's influence or lack thereof on the original conflict. His presence is considerably weaker since he's largely an attraction in the closing act, more so an issue because it's a film. Neither villains are actual individuals beyond being demons, likely a way to subvert our attention toward the dreamscape environments. That concept itself would've been a clever backstory reveal for Rengoku had it been solely a misleading dream, and elements of subconscious manipulation are far out of this screenplay's scope. Among these dreams, comic relief is misplaced, a missed opportunity for character-building. The final message is an overlong stretch of pathos that doesn't result from tragic tones, closer to the atmosphere of a train ride, exhaustingly dull.

Production is the area one would expect substantial effort, clearly a false assumption of mine. It's actually noticeably weaker in quality compared to the TV series, in terms of consistency at least. Abysmal CGI rendering is a disappointing downgrade for this studio, not just the mid-section either, but conspicuous 3D backgrounds throughout. Poor 2D blending in these settings massively harms immersion, inexcusable for an adaptation of this magnitude. The audio direction is subpar as well, possibly ill-implemented with redundant timing. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen fumbles its already drab material and feels like a pointless exercise in righteous pride.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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