Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Seen it?2024 | 103 min | Action, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 222 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, action fans and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki. A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 55–56, with new footage and special end credits.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$44 million worldwide on a $200K budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki
- Natsuki HanaeTanjiro Kamado (voice)
- Akari KitoNezuko Kamado (voice)
- Hiro ShimonoZenitsu Agatsuma (voice)
- Yoshitsugu MatsuokaInosuke Hashibira (voice)
- Tomokazu SugitaGyomei Himejima (voice)
- Kenichi SuzumuraObanai Iguro (voice)
- Kana HanazawaMitsuri Kanroji (voice)
- Saori HayamiShinobu Kocho (voice)
- Nobuhiko OkamotoGenya Shinazugawa (voice)
- Tomokazu SekiSanemi Shinazugawa (voice)