The new Demon Slayer movie is not a slay

By Sean Siapno focal point editor

The new Demon Slayer movie, “Demon Slayer - To The Swordsmith Village,” is not a movie. I wish there would be more to say, but I’m afraid that this about sums up the content of this so-called “film.”

The movie is essentially the last two episodes of the previous season in combination with the first episode of the upcoming season. So for avid fans of the show, you would know that this film just showcases the final battle between our protagonist, Tanjiro, alongside his friends, against the wicked upper-tier demons, Gyutaro & Daki.

For anyone who’s watched the trailer, it’s only briefly mentioned that this movie is basically a recap. With its title, and even the official poster, everything is quite misleading. The overall promotion for it is a false invitation to what the fans have been desperately waiting for.

While the trailer also states that this was a worldwide the - atrical event, I would’ve done a better job at emphasizing the cinematic goal.

The art-style for the anime is beyond adequate, and its clean animation is what makes this show its own. It would have been more acceptable to say that this was a chance to see the beautiful clash of last season up on the big screen. In fact, this is why I primarily chose to watch.

Fortunately, I was well aware of what I paid for, but I can’t imagine the disappointment that a fan could leave with if they did not know what this movie was trying to sell. Even if this was one of the best anime fights I’ve personally seen, I didn’t need to waste $17 dollars to watch it once more. I’m all for the live cinema experience, but this time it wasn’t hitting right. Nothing will ever match my initial reactions to she enjoys having a space that allows her to connect with people within her community and share their love for makeup.

“For the career I’m going for,” Vides says. “I get to see what other people are doing and their work. You could also find connections in what you’re doing or what you like.”

Vides uses social media to her advantage, utilizing the creative spaces it can provide for people online to be active in her engagement of her passions. Clearly, the medium also has the potential to positively impact our lives by encouraging us to share our ideas and creativity.

Human beings are social creatures who are constantly looking for people to interact with, and the convenience of being able to connect with others through social media platforms can be fun. It is still an essential tool that allows us to maintain those social bonds even if it is through a screen. As we grow, we tend to want to stay engaged with others’ lives because of how much it helps us keep that interaction.

Jessica Hurless points out the way social media has changed the way we collaborate with one another. She notes that there is still a disconnect between the social media presence, or character one presents online, and our real lives.

“The other kind of big impact I would say of social media is we are so connected and yet so alone all in the same moment,” Hurless said. “I can be connected to all of these people, yet I sit in a room all alone and if I was struggling with anything people may not know because I get to control the narrative of what I put on social media.” the anime if viewers are only getting a short glimpse of it. And sure, the creators aren’t trying to reveal everything, but they could have at least shown the second episode if watchers had to rewatch content they have already seen. This preview had to be the most underwhelming part of this event. the stunning battle of the final episodes. I should have known that at the end of the day, there’s nothing new to gain from this experience.

Whether we are logging onto social media to stay acquainted with our peers or we are sharing our own lives on the internet, we still desire that social validation from others but must be cautious of the toll it can take on our mental health.

Something cool that could have saved this screening was if it was a D-BOX exclusive film. The fight itself is an amazing view, but since most people have already seen it, having it in 3D with moving seats could have been thrilling. This would have at least made this recap a fresh experience for anyone watching.

The only aspect that was new from this event was seeing the first episode of the upcoming season. But even then, this wasn’t even worth it.

It makes no sense displaying the new characters and titling this film around the next arc for

Sadly, this was not a D-BOX event and was just old content trying to be glorified through a big screen and loud sounds. If you really are dying for new Demon Slayer content, sure, you can check this film out for the newest episode. Otherwise, save yourself the time, the money and enjoy other blockbusters that are sure to give the fulfillment that this one could not provide.