Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2021)
97%RT Audience Score: 99%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Demon Slayer’s visually stunning animation and masterful action set pieces serve a heartfelt plot that is sure to satisfy fans.
From its stunning animation and spectacular fights to its emotional storytelling, Demon Slayer is everything fans of the source manga and anime series could hope for.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Funimation
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 57m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 23, 2021 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 22, 2021
Genre(s)
Fantasy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
demon slayer, kimetsu no yaiba, mugen train, R, fantasy, adventure, action, anime, Haruo Sotozaki, directed by, Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Aleks Le, Bryce Papenbrook, Mark Whitten, Landon McDonald, starring, written by, box office, budget, Funimation, produced by, MPAA rating, violence, bloody images, Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kyojuro Rengoku, Enmu, reviewed by, Richard Whittaker, Mark Kermode, Leslie Felperin, David Ehrlich, Chris Stuckmann, Rafael Motamayor, Jeffrey Harris, Douglas Davidson, Dave Trumbore, Paul Tassi, Renuka Vyavahare, critic names
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Budget and Earnings Details
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Abby Trott – Nezuko Kamado – Voice
Aleks Le – Zenitsu Agatsuma – Voice
Bryce Papenbrook – Inosuke Hashibira – Voice
Mark Whitten – Kyojuro Rengoku – Voice
Landon McDonald – Enmu (Lower One) – Voice
Director(s)
Haruo Sotozaki
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
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Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
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Academy Awards
All Critics (48) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (1)
Amid the monster-slaying, there’s a pointed celebration of how human weaknesses are really our strengths.
December 3, 2021
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Once I got up to speed, it moves along at such a pace and it’s got such an energy that I got swept up in it.
June 9, 2021
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
The animation is fantastic, a superb blend of classic anime character design supplemented by CGI effects and swooping camera work.
May 26, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Leslie Felperin
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Anyone who’s hacked through enough “Demon Slayer” to keep pace with “Mugen Train” can surely handle what this movie has to offer. It’s the rest of us who might want to think twice.
April 27, 2021 | Rating: C
David Ehrlich
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
Having seen the show is going to improve your experience significantly… If you love the show, you’re going to love this movie.
April 26, 2021 | Rating: A-
Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
TOP CRITIC
Does it live up to the hype? Without question.
April 24, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Rafael Motamayor
Observer
TOP CRITIC
This is a movie that should be seen on the big screen if given the chance. Seeing the characters and animation of Demon Slayer on the big screen proves to be absolutely breathtaking.
February 14, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Jeffrey Harris
411mania
Whether Mugen Train sets your heart ablaze or not, there’s enough to entertain newbies and delight fans of season one.
December 16, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Douglas Davidson
Elements of Madness
Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train does live up to the hype when it comes to continuing the style and substance of storytelling the anime series has become known for.
December 3, 2021 | Rating: B-
Dave Trumbore
Collider
Any fan should watch this movie, but I think any fan would already know that.
December 3, 2021
Paul Tassi
Forbes
The animation is first rate. The classic anime character design comes alive though compelling CGI effects and a story that keeps the human emotions intact.
November 11, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Renuka Vyavahare
The Times of India
Providing some more light-hearted and dramatic moments to blend with the jaw-dropping Ufotable fight scenes, Mugen Train is a great way to spend two hours.
November 5, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
David Hogan
hoganreviews.co.uk…
Plot
Tanjiro and his team join forces with Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku to battle a demon aboard the Mugen Train, where over 40 people have disappeared in a short period of time, in Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train is primarily made up of voice actors, including Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Aleks Le, Bryce Papenbrook, and Mark Whitten.
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