Parents' Guide to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Hashira Training

Movie R 2024 104 minutes
A diverse group of demon slayers in various action poses, the hero Tanjiro is surrounded by flames leaping forward.

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 14+

Heroes and demons clash in bloody, intense action anime.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 14+?

Any Positive Content?

  • A teenage girl with long dark hair, demonic pink eyes, and a pink bow, gives a warm smile in a sunlit field.
  • Tanjiro rides on a decorative wooden cart, although he is injured, he expresses excitement at the people cheering him on.
  • Tanjiro has determined eyes while gripping his sword tightly, his face covered with blood as he stands in a dark forest.

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What's the Story?

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA - TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING centers on Tanjiro Kamado (voiced by Zach Aguilar) and his friends as they engage in intense training led by the Hashira, who are the elite demon slayers. This preparation is vital for enhancing their abilities to combat the growing threat of powerful demons, ensuring they can safeguard humanity and fulfill their own ambitions.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 3 ):
Kids say ( 6 ):

This movie is tailored to fans already familiar with the series, combining the final episode of the last series arc with a brand-new episode from an upcoming storyline. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Hashira Training combines exciting action and deep emotional stories, showcasing high-quality animation and fight scenes. It focuses on character growth and highlights themes like bravery and hard work. However, the story's unusual order, starting with the climax of the previous season, can feel confusing to fresh viewers. Most of the movie revisits content from earlier episodes, offering limited new material. Despite the stunning visuals and action, it will likely appeal most to existing fans of the series.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the impact that viewing excessively violent and graphic content can have on kids. What messages about violence do you think this movie is trying to convey?

  • Courage is a central element in this movie. How do the characters in the movie show courage in the face of fear? Have you ever had to be brave even though you were scared? What did you learn about the experience?

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