“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train” delivers a captivating narrative set in the “Mugen Train” arc of the original manga series. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and penned by Ufotable staff, this 2020 animated dark fantasy film serves as a direct sequel to the anime’s first season and its initial film adaptation.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train Characters
Tanjiro Kamado
Nezuko Kamado
Nezuko Kamado, a demon with a unique duality, possesses formidable strength, regeneration, and immunity to sunlight. Despite her demonic nature, her core personality remains childlike and compassionate. Notably, she defeats powerful demons through sleep regeneration rather than consuming human blood. Nezuko’s true strength lies in her unwavering loyalty and protective instincts toward her brother, Tanjiro. Unable to speak, her actions convey her strong will to resist Muzan’s influence and her commitment to not harm humans, setting her apart from other demons.
Zenitsu Agatsuma
Inosuke Hashibira
Inosuke Hashibira one of the main characters in Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Tran Arc, accompanying Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado with Zenitsu Agatsuma. A proud and short-tempered Demon Slayer, Inosuke often challenges others, seeking recognition for his strength. His confrontational nature leads him into unnecessary danger, as he overestimates his abilities. Inosuke’s constant desire to be the best makes him provocative, frequently goading others into fights, particularly with Tanjiro, who, due to his kind nature, often deflects such challenges.
Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, epitomizes selflessness and bravery with a radiant personality matching his fiery technique. He is a supporting character in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and a major character in the Mugen Train Arc. His distinct features include bright red flame-like hair, eyes reflecting burning determination, and the Demon Slayer Corps uniform denoting his Hashira rank. Beyond his striking appearance, Rengoku is known for unwavering positivity, a strong sense of duty, and a deep belief in humanity’s goodness. The Fire Pillar, is killed by Akaza, an Upper Moon 3 demon, while fighting on the Mugen train
Enmu: Lower Rank 1
Enmu is the Lower Rank One demon and the main antagonist in the Mugen Train Arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Enmu is a demon who serves directly under Muzan Kibutsuji and is part of the Twelve Kizuki. He is the first antagonist in the Mugen Train story. Enmu is the strongest Lower Rank and is close to matching the strength of the Upper Ranks. His abilities are further enhanced when he receives more blood from Muzan Kibutsuji.
Akaza: Upper Rank 3
Akaza, the third strongest demon and Upper Rank 3 in Demon Slayer, is part of the elite 12 Kizuki serving Muzan Kibutsuji. Introduced in the Mugen Train Arc, Akaza battles Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku. Previously a skilled martial artist named Hakuji, Akaza desires Rengoku to turn into a demon for eternal combat and growth. Impressed by Rengoku’s strength, Akaza uses the Compass Needle technique. Despite Rengoku’s remarkable defense on the Mugen Train, he ultimately falls to Akaza, marking a poignant moment in the series.
Shinjuro Rengoku
Shinjuro, a former Flame Hashira in Kimetsu no Yaiba, possessed formidable power, excelling in hand-to-hand combat with superhuman stamina. Known for his no-nonsense, success-driven personality, he was the father of Kyojuro and Senjuro Rengoku, and the husband of Ruka Rengoku. With a dominant Breathing Technique, Shinjuro was an exceptional swordsman. However, after the tragic death of his wife, Ruka Rengoku, he detached himself from the world, forsaking his vow as a demon slayer.
Senjurō Rengoku
Senjuro Rengoku, younger brother of the former Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, and son of Shinjuro and Ruka Rengoku, initially appears sorrowful and shaken by his brother’s death and father’s criticism. However, after conversing with Tanjiro Kamado, his true kind and caring nature emerges. Despite not becoming a Demon Slayer and breaking his family’s tradition, Senjuro has hope for his future and believes his older brother Kyojuro will forgive him for the deviation in their family’s history.
Ruka Rengoku
Ruka Rengoku, the late wife of Shinjuro and mother of Flame Hashira Kyojuro and Senjuro, succumbed to an untreatable illness after giving birth to Senjuro. Unlike her husband’s loud demeanor, Ruka was portrayed as wise, gentle, and graceful. In the manga, she instilled strong moral values in Kyojuro, emphasizing the importance of using his strength to protect the weak. Shinjuro believed their sons inherited wonderful personalities from her biological influence.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train Plot
Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Head of the Demon Slayer Corps, pays respects to fallen warriors. Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke join Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku on the Mugen Train to battle a demon. Enmu, Lower One of Twelve Kizuki, induces a deep sleep, infiltrating dreams. Tanjiro, aided by Nezuko, resists dream manipulation. Nezuko’s intervention awakens passengers, leading to a showdown with Enmu. Kyojuro guides Tanjiro and Inosuke to destroy Enmu’s fused form, saving the passengers. Upper Three, Akaza, attacks, leading to a tragic fight. Kyojuro sacrifices himself, urging Tanjiro to persist. Akaza escapes, Tanjiro throws a sword, but Akaza survives. Kyojuro’s sacrifice inspires mourning, Kagaya lauds his selflessness. The Mugen Train saga unfolds in a gripping tale of sacrifice, resilience, and the relentless battle against demons