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The Demon Slayer series has had a meteoric rise, with millions of fans captivated by its dark story, incredible animation, and unforgettable characters.
Koyoharu Gotouge’s beloved manga now has a growing film franchise with the successes of the Demon Slayer movies.
We will delve into the cinematic journey of Demon Slayer, exploring its monumental success and the impact of each movie on fans and the anime industry as a whole.
Full list of all Demon Slayer movies
The Mugen Train movie
In 2020, the Demon Slayer franchise reached new heights with the release of its first theatrical animated film, The Mugen Train movie.
The Mugen Train arc continues directly from the end of season 1, following Tanjiro Kamado and his group of young Demon Slayers as they embark on a mission to assist Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku in investigating a series of disappearances occurring on the Mugen Train.
The movie showcased the battle between the Demon Slayer Corp and members of theDemon King Muzan Kibutsuji‘sTwelve Demon Moons.
This movie shattered records and solidified its place in history as thehighest-grossing anime film of all time.
It was the first time Demon Slayer fans saw the Mugen Train arc’s anime adaptation from the manga before it was released in season 2.
To the Swordsmith Village
Following the unprecedented success of Mugen Train, Demon Slayer continued its cinematic journey with the release ofTo the Swordsmith Village.
The movie picked up right where Demon Slayer’sEntertainment Districtarc left off, with Tanjiro needing to travel to the Swordsmith Village arc, where he teamed up with the Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and the Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji.
Despite being a bridge between the Entertainment arc finale of season 2 and season 3’s Swordsmith Village arc premiere, the movie garnered significant attention and financial success.
To the Hashira Training movie
The movie To the Hashira Training premiered in Japanese cinemas on February 2 and subsequently went on a global tour, screening in major cities worldwide.
The film, shown on 1,800 screens in Japan and beyond, picks up immediately after season 3 of the anime, as Demon Slayers gather for rigorous training in preparation for their ongoing battle against Muzan Kibutsuji.
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