“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” -- Audiences Say It Lives Up to the Hype

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By Devin Vasquez, Staff Reporter

After having been treated to a theatrical screening of “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle,” audiences can genuinely say the movie lives up to its hype.

From the very first scene, the animation had me engrossed and the action scenes were some of the best I’ve ever seen in anime because of the detailed and vibrant animation. The emotion that was conveyed in the characters produced a feeling as strong as the action: something I was deep in thought about even while the credits were rolling.

One reason this film made an impact on audiences was how well the story and spectacle balanced each other. Certain anime films offer so many flashy fight scenes that they barely give the viewer anything with a story.

“Infinity Castle” gave us both: gorgeously wrought images and real emotional weight. Tanjiro’s unwavering resolve and the trials of the other Demon Slayers made the movie feel worth investing in rather than just fun.

Critics seem to agree with sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb showing high scores not only from citics, but from audience members, too.

“The visuals blew me away,” junior Connor Iazok said. Meanwhile junior Drew Edler appreciated how the story built on the earlier arc.

Whatever your interest may be, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” is an anime with something for everyone.