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Anime follow-up film starts strong, has graphic violence.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village
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Based on 3 parent reviews
Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say the movie is highly entertaining with a strong storyline and likable characters, although it contains a significant amount of violence and gore that may not be suitable for sensitive viewers. Many reviewers noted that while there are elements like mild nudity and some strong language, it also promotes positive values and is generally recommended for slightly older children.
- entertaining story
- strong characters
- significant violence
- mild nudity
- positive values
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What's the Story?
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA – TO THE SWORDSMITH VILLAGE follows the story of Tanjiro Kamado (voiced by Zach Aguilar), a young boy whose family was murdered by demons. Tanjiro has joined the Demon Slayer Corps, an organization dedicated to protecting humanity from demons. This film covers the finale of the previous season of the anime series, where Tanjiro and a group of slayers face off against two strong high-ranking demons. The film also serves as an introduction to the upcoming season of the series.
Is It Any Good?
This movie starts off exciting and action-packed, but too quickly grinds to a halt. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village is a follow-up to the anime TV series, and ultimately this "movie" is actually three anime episodes stitched together. It's executed messily, and feels like you're watching a film backward. The movie starts off with the exciting conclusion of the last TV season, and then ends with the first episode of the new season. Jumping right into the action and excitement of the last season's final battle still feels satisfying. However, once this sequence is over, the film comes to a screeching halt, switching over to exposition and buildup of the next season.
Another aspect that may disappoint fans is that there isn't a ton of new content to see here. The majority of the film consists of the last two episodes of the previous TV season, with only one of the three episodes that make up this film being anything new. That said, the art, animation, and choreography in the battle sequences are absolutely amazing. But, overall, this movie is best left to existing fans of the series. And even then, it's debatable if there's enough new content to warrant its existence.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about ways to cultivate hope in their lives even during difficult times. Hope in the face of adversity is a theme in this series. What does hope mean to you and why is it important?
Families can also talk about the graphic violence in this anime. How intense is it? How do depictions of animated violence compare to depictions of live-action violence?
Movie Details
- In theaters : March 3, 2023
- Cast : Zach Aguilar , Aleks Le , Bryce Papenbrook
- Director : Haruo Sotozaki
- Inclusion Information : Multiracial Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studios : Crunchyroll , Aniplex America
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
- Run time : 110 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : Rated R for violence and bloody images
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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