Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1 Thoughts
Ok so I went to see the Demon Slayer movie yesterday and I have so many thoughts about it that I wanted to share!
SPOILERS AHEAD!! SPOILERS AHEAD!!
I cannot emphasis enough that if you have not seen the movie PLEASE do not read this! I hate spoiling things for people!!
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I’m just going to get the quality of the movie out of the way before I get into the actual content
The pacing was…fine. What bothered me the most was how long some the flashbacks were. I get that you have to explain some things but like we are still in the middle of a battle and had they made this into a season rather than a movie, then these flashbacks would have taken at least two or three episodes to get through I fear. Like Akaza vs. Giyuu and Tanjirou would be a whole season ALONE so like I see why they had to make infinity castle into a movie rather than seasons because I just don’t think it would be possible with the way they were pacing it. That being said, I think they did a really good job getting through each fight in a way that didn’t feel rushed or half done.
I KNEW what was coming as a manga reader but MAN was I pissed the hell off! Like it was beautifully done which made it all the more tragic and I was just seething throughout that fight! Douma annoyed the FUCK out of me (which is what his character is suppose to do) and the way Shinobu died was just so heartbreaking! And again I KNEW what was going to happen! But it just felt so derogatory like ugh!! Why did they do my girl that!! And the voice acting UGH!!! Shinobu!!!
Their choice of voice actors for the children were SPOT ON! I knew in the manga that they were young like just little kids but the Japanese voice actors really made them sound like the babies they are! It really highlighted just how young and strong they are to be doing this despite losing their parents and sisters and how they shouldn’t have to be doing this at such a young age!
Very satisfying towards the end! Kaigaku was another one who pissed me the hell off like oh my god you are literally a VILLAIN even BEFORE you turned into a demon! Seeing Zenitsu reunite with his master getting animated was just *chef’s kiss*! Immediately started crying when his master said “you are my pride and joy” like wrap it up!! Beautifully done!!
I cannot emphasize enough how much I ADORE every single lower rank slayer! Like they really put in the work and understand their roles!! Like they were slaying demons and doing it well! They were defending the hashira so they could conserve their energy like they are the best! And like the ones who were with Yushiro and Zenitsu were so funny and amazing like I love them seriously!!
Ok now onto what y’all most likely want to hear about...
Akaza vs Giyuu and Tanjiro
Oh my god y’all this fight!! THIS FIGHT! So So So So good!!! They really popped off with the animation and fight choreography!!
Giyuu “I’m not a hashira” like what the hell are you talking about!! Literally shut up!!! You are one of THE strongest hands down! Like I will be so honest but Giyuu carried this fight! And this is honestly where the pacing for me comes into play. Because while Giyuu was fighting, Tanjirou was having episode long monologues and flashbacks like he was literally just standing there and thinking. And I get it, he has to develop and grow but all I was thinking about was the fact that while Tanjiro is standing there, Giyuu is literally fighting for his life. And like he isn’t doing bad! Giyuu is so freaking strong and this fight really highlighted that he is a hashira for a REASON, but I was like Tanjiro feel free to help at ANYTIME!!
And THEN I found myself getting annoyed with Tanjiro! Like when he announced himself to Akaza, I was like “oh my god WHY!!!!” And mind you, I knew he would because I read the manga but still! It annoyed me so much! I was like “pookie PLEASE!”
Also Giyuu and Tanjiro’s relationship is so important to me like oh my god I wish people appreciated just how much Tomioka has done for Tanjiro. He is literally a big brother!!! And the way he kept protecting Tanjiro and saving him and then in the end when Tanjiro ran to protect Giyuu like YESSSS!! They are literally siblings!! And then they both passed out and their crows calling their names!! Ugh my Shaylas!!
Akaza’s backstory! It was beautifully done oh my god!! I really resonated with his backstory so much! Especially when he was talking about caring for the sick! Like I really resonated with that as someone who was a caretaker for a parent. And when his life was finally turning around BAM, he loses it all again like UGH! And then when he finally FINALLY lets go of being a demon and is just sobbing in his wife’s arms like I was CRYING!!! And the music was just so well done in that moment!!
Overall this was a really good movie!! I am actually worried about my sanity for part 2 and 3 because of how heated I got during this one!! But overall i enjoyed this movie and would honestly want to watch it again!