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Imagine a world where the night is filled with terrifying, man eating demons, and the only line of defense is an elite group of warriors known as the Demon Slayer Corps. This is the world of Demon Slayer, and its first major movie, Mugen Train, throws us right into the heart of the action. The film starts not at the very beginning, but as a direct continuation of the heroes' journey, picking up right after they have recovered from their previous, grueling battles.
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Our main hero is a kind hearted boy named Tanjiro Kamado. His life was shattered when a demon killed his entire family. The only survivor was his younger sister, Nezuko, but she was tragically turned into a demon herself. Unlike other demons, Nezuko strangely retains her human emotions and protects humans. Tanjiro, carrying Nezuko in a secure box on his back, has become a Demon Slayer with one goal to find a way to turn his sister human again. He is joined by his two loud and funny friends: Zenitsu, a coward who becomes a thunderous swordsmaster when he sleeps, and Inosuke, a wild boy raised by boars who is always looking for a fight.
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Their new mission leads them to a mysterious steam train where dozens of passengers have vanished without a trace. They are to assist one of the most powerful Demon Slayers, the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku. A Hashira is a top ranked, elite warrior, and Rengoku is a burst of energy and passion. With his bright red and yellow hair and a constant, booming smile, he is a pillar of strength and justice. He quickly becomes a mentor and an inspiration to Tanjiro.
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The main villain of the movie is a lower-ranked demon of the Twelve Kizuki the twelve most powerful demons under the main villain, Muzan, named Enmu. Enmu is not a physical fighter, he is a cunning trickster. His power is to lure people into a deep, enchanted sleep. Once asleep, the victims experience beautiful, happy dreams their greatest desires come true. They never want to wake up. While they are lost in this dream world, "foster parents," which are parts of Enmu's flesh, enter their minds and destroy their spiritual cores, causing them to die peacefully in their sleep.
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This is the central conflict of the movie. Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and even Rengoku, all fall under this spell. Tanjiro dreams of being back with his family, alive and well. It's a perfect, happy life, and a part of him knows it's too good to be true. Through sheer willpower and a clever trick he plays on himself, Tanjiro manages to jolt himself awake. He then bravely goes into the dreams of his friends to wake them up too, showing incredible mental strength and loyalty.
With the heroes awake, Enmu's main plan is ruined. In a desperate move, he fuses his body with the entire train, turning it into a monstrous, living demon that charges forward uncontrollably. Tanjiro and Inosuke fight their way through the monstrous train cars to find Enmu's real neck the only way to kill a demon, while Rengoku uses his immense strength to stop the train and save the hundreds of unconscious passengers.
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Just when they think they have won, a true nightmare appears. Akaza, the Upper Rank Three demon, arrives. He is vastly more powerful than Enmu. Akaza is impressed by Rengoku's strength and tries to convince him to become a demon to gain eternal life and power. Rengoku refuses with a passionate speech about his duty to protect human life. What follows is a breathtaking, heartbreaking battle. Rengoku fights with all his might, his flaming techniques lighting up the night sky. Despite being severely outmatched, he never gives up. In a final, desperate act, he nearly beheads Akaza, but the demon manages to escape at the last second.
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In summary,The movie ends not with a joyful victory, but with a somber and powerful scene. The sun is rising, and a fatally wounded Rengoku is giving his final words to Tanjiro. He tells Tanjiro that he believes in him and Nezuko, and that he should continue forward with his convictions. As he passes away, smiling proudly, Tanjiro is left crying, not just for the loss of a great hero, but also filled with a new resolve. Rengoku's flame may have been extinguished, but he passed his burning spirit and sense of duty onto Tanjiro, who is now more determined than ever to become stronger, protect his sister, and carry on the fight against the demons. The movie is a powerful story about dreams, sacrifice, and how the courage of one person can light a fire in the hearts of many.
