The highly anticipated 2024 Demon Slayer movie has sparked considerable excitement among fans who thoroughly enjoyed the first three seasons. While the series has showcased various characters with ample screen time, the forthcoming movie is set to delve into a story arc that diverges from the traditional presence of a central antagonist.
Unlike the Swordsmith Village arc, the Entertainment District arc, and the Mugen Train arc, where specific villains took center stage, the upcoming movie seems to deviate from this pattern. This has prompted fans to question the involvement of Muzan in the Demon Slayer movie in 2024. Intriguingly, it appears that Muzan will not make an appearance in this installment.
The narrative trajectory of the upcoming story arc serves as a transition to a phase where the stakes are elevated to their maximum. To gain further insight into this deviation, a closer examination of the Hashira Training arc sheds light on the direction the story will take.
The 2024 Demon Slayer Movie: Key Events
The 2024 Demon Slayer film has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes. Following the series’ patterns, it is likely to cover the initial episode of the forthcoming season, expected to be an hour-long installment.
Ufotable, known for its faithfulness to the source material, has rarely introduced anime-only scenes to maintain a well-paced narrative. However, the Hashira Training arc, spanning only eight chapters, presents a unique challenge. With the extended duration of the first episode, covering nearly half the story arc, there is speculation that the movie might incorporate some anime-only scenes. This could be an opportunity for Ufotable to explore additional character interactions, a notable strength of the series.
The primary focus of the Hashira Training arc revolves around the Hashiras devising a training regimen for demon hunters to unlock the Demon Slayer Marks. The upcoming Demon Slayer movie may concentrate on the Hashira meeting, with potential anime-only scenes featuring character interactions involving fan-favorites such as Inosuke, Zenitsu, Tanjiro, and select Hashiras. Additionally, Tengen Uzui’s return to the series to train aspiring demon hunters could be explored.
In contrast, the 2024 Demon Slayer movie will not feature Kibutsuji Muzan. However, anticipation is high for his appearance towards the season’s end. Muzan’s pivotal role in the narrative, particularly towards the finale, sets the stage for the subsequent crucial arc—the Infinity Castle arc.
Muzan, in his malevolent pursuit, aided by Nakime, locates Kagaya Ubuyashiki’s whereabouts. Making his way to Ubuyashiki’s chambers, Muzan encounters the ailing leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, who is in a near-vegetative state. The arc concludes with a gripping cliffhanger, as the two confront each other while the Hashiras and other members of the Demon Slayer Corps rush to their leader’s residence.
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