The wait is finally over for anime fans in India. ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle’ opened in theatres across the country, today, September 12. According to early box office predictions, the film is eyeing a historic opening in cinemas and by the looks of the early reviews, fans are mighty impressed.Owing to massive demand, ‘Infinity Castle’, was scheduled for midnight and early morning shows. Early audiences who caught these first shows flooded social media with glowing reviews. While some praised the film’s emotional depth, stunning animation, others were blown away by the breathtaking graphics, and its faithfulness to the source material.
Emotional impact on fans
For many viewers, ‘Infinity Castle’ proved to be an overwhelming emotional journey. One fan wrote, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. It was amazing. I cried a lot. I’ve been so excited to see these manga panels animated. The visuals are breathtaking and the music amplified each scene, tying the action and emotions together. Ufotable is the GOAT.”Another user admitted to being at a loss for words, “I AM UTTERLY SPEECHLESS. There’s too much to talk about and I’m struggling to even process what I just watched. All I’ll say (before a full review) is that this was one of the most incredible experiences of my life.”Many echoed the same sentiment, with a post reading, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is such a breathtaking watch that takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions as you witness some of the best visuals put on the big screen this year.” Others highlighted the sheer intensity of the film’s most dramatic moments. “Saw Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and I only cried 4 times 😭😭 insane movie!!! I was kinda disappointed in the last two seasons but this was so freaking good.”A fan praised the action-packed sequences with unfiltered excitement: “Good lord man. First Infinity Castle movie was un f*****g real. Every single action scene in the entire movie went above and beyond. I stg I was giggling like a school girl while Giyu and Akaza were fighting. Every single time I think Demon Slayer can’t look any better, it does.”
Animation excellence
Ufotable’s reputation for cutting-edge animation was once again cemented, with many fans calling the film their best work to date. One tweet read, “First, let’s start with the obvious, the animation quality, no surprises here, Ufotable delivered it once again, not only that, but they surpassed their own animation quality once again, I can say with no doubts that this is the BEST ANIMATION QUALITY I’VE EVER SEEN IN AN ANIME!”Another fan raved, “The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is super fire. I mean it’s really beautiful. I’m going back to see it again tomorrow. Damn it’s good!”“@DemonSlayerUSA – the Infinity Castle movie was spectacular. Absolutely loved reliving the story through the animation of @ufotable. Spectacular job. Well done,”tweeted another.
Stunning graphics
The movie’s graphics, paired with premium viewing formats, left a strong impression on audiences. One viewer tweeted, “Demon Slayer Infinity Castle was such a good movie and seeing it on such a big screen + loud speakers the visuals and music hit 500x harder … I don’t think I’ve ever thought about how far anime movie graphics have evolved but they were INSAAAANNEEE.”Another advised fans to choose the best possible format, “Movie is honestly 90% graphics and art, so if you can watch it in IMAX, IMAX 3D or 4DX.”A similar post read: “Demon Slayer movie was a p good IMAX experience, had a fun time with it.”
About the film
Infinity Castle is the first feature film in a planned three-part cinematic trilogy that adapts the climactic “Infinity Castle” arc of the best-selling manga. The film continues the story of Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is slaughtered by demons and his sister Nezuko is transformed into one.The anime franchise, famed for its mix of heartbreaking tragedy, epic sword battles, and moments of humour, has become one of the most popular and award-winning shonen series worldwide.
Indian release
In India, the film has a wide release across five languages – Japanese (with English subtitles), English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the movie without any visual cuts and granted it a U/A 13+ rating, allowing teenagers and young adults to experience the film in theatres in IMAX, IMAX 3D, and 4DX. Go to Source
