Kimetsu no Yaiba – Castelo Infinito

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinite Castle arrived in theaters with the promise of opening the final arc of the saga in style. It’s the first of three films that will conclude the story, and I’ll tell you: the visual spectacle is impressive, but the way the narrative was put together will divide opinions.

The impact of fights worth the ticket

Ufotable once again delivers a visual show that borders on the unbelievable. The fight between Tanjiro Kamado and the Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, against Akaza, the Upper Moon 3, is simply brutal, complete with camera movements that leave us breathless.

Parallel to this, the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho, faces Dōma, the Upper Moon 2, in a suffocating clash, full of tension. These two duels are the heart of the film and proof that Demon Slayer knows how to thrill in cinema.

The “new” that changes the experience

One of the film’s greatest attractions is that it features never-before-seen scenes from the manga. The highlight is Akaza’s past, which gains unexpected dramatic layers.

This extra is a gift for fans and helps to better understand the villain’s mind. However, stretching this type of material too much ends up pulling the handbrake on the rhythm. It’s beautiful, it’s touching, but it can also tire those who just wanted to see swords cutting demons on the screen.

The rhythm of series within cinema

And here’s the point that may bother you: the film looks like stitched together episodes. It’s 155 minutes with pauses that resemble anime hooks, transitions that break the adrenaline and even long flashbacks that take some of the breath away from the action.

Audiences most excited by breathless beatings may leave with the feeling that the plot is going in circles at times. At the same time, this format gives cinematic weight to each duel, as if each fight were a mini climax. It works, but requires patience.

Who shines and who disappears

The film makes it clear right away which duels deserve the spotlight. Tanjiro Kamado and Giyu Tomioka are the heart of the plot. Tanjiro, with drive and determination, finds in Giyu the perfect balance of calm and technique. The two together turn the confrontation into a spectacle that holds the public’s attention from start to finish.

On the other axis, Insect Hashira steals the show when facing Dōma. Small, serene and precise, she faces Dōma’s almost divine cruelty in a fight that goes beyond choreography. It’s psychological, suffocating, and shows how Demon Slayer knows how to stir the audience’s tension without relying solely on visual impact.

Meanwhile, other characters are clearly left aside. Inosuke appears little and has no narrative weight and even the great villain, Muzan Kibutsuji, is more of a shadow hanging around the castle than an antagonist.

Verdict

Infinite Castle is a spectacle of colors, movement and emotion. The main fights are eye-catching and are already among the franchise’s best moments. Audiences leave the cinema with the feeling of having seen something great, the kind that only Demon Slayer can deliver.

But it’s also true that the film suffers from pacing. The 155 minutes could be more dynamic. Akaza’s flashbacks bring emotion, yes, but they lengthen the narrative too much and break the adrenaline.

In the end, the balance is positive: a breathtaking start to the trilogy, which excites and impresses, but requires patience. It’s that first act that sets the stage, and makes it clear that the best is yet to come.

Use: 9/10.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinite Castle is available exclusively in theaters.

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