Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle review from Ufotable: the first of a planned trilogy released July 18, 2025, grossing $820.4 million, a Japanese film record; Rotten Tomatoes 98%, with pacing criticized for repeated flashbacks.
Overview
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle represents the monumental final confrontation between the Demon Slayer Corps Hashira and the Upper Rank Demons alongside Muzan Kibutsuji.
OtaHub's take
Studio ufotable raises the animation bar to unprecedented heights, combining dynamic 3D camera sweeps across the gravity-defying architecture with hand-drawn combat sequences.
Emotional stakes reach their zenith through the tragic backstories of Upper Moons and the desperate, heroic sacrifices made by the Hashira.
The trilogy format requires patient anticipation between theatrical releases, yet ensures uncompromising cinematic fidelity on IMAX screens.
Verdict
The definitive anime cinematic event of the decade, destined to shatter international box office records.
