# Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (2020) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/demon-slayer-mugen-train-2020/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 97% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Haruo Sotozaki |
| Genres | Animation, Action, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 117 min |
| Festival premiere | Annecy 2021 (Out of Competition) |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 2 nominations |

## Quick answer

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (2020) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Haruo Sotozaki's feature adaptation became Japan's highest-grossing film ever — breathless swordplay, grief made visible Metascore 72/100. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

## Critics consensus

Haruo Sotozaki's feature adaptation became Japan's highest-grossing film ever — breathless swordplay, grief made visible, and animation that justifies every yen of its record run.

## Synopsis

Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke join the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train to investigate disappearances, confronting Upper Rank demon Enmu and a grief that feeds on trapped dreams.

## Cast

Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, Hiro Shimono, Akira Ishida

## Accolades

Premiered at Annecy 2021, where it won the Out of Competition.
- Nominated for Picture of the Year — Japan Academy Film Prize 2021
- Won Best Animation — Japan Academy Film Prize 2021
- Nominated for Best Music — Japan Academy Film Prize 2021

## Where to watch

Global: Crunchyroll
the United States: Crunchyroll
the United Kingdom: Crunchyroll
Indonesia: Netflix, Catchplay, Crunchyroll
India: SonyLIV, Crunchyroll

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Demon Slayer: Mugen Train worth watching?**
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train holds a 85% Celluloid Score. Haruo Sotozaki's feature adaptation became Japan's highest-grossing film ever — breathless swordplay, grief made visible, and animation that justifies every yen of its record run.

**What is Demon Slayer: Mugen Train about?**
Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke join the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train to investigate disappearances, confronting Upper Rank demon Enmu and a grief that feeds on trapped dreams.

**Who directed Demon Slayer: Mugen Train?**
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (2020) was directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 97%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**What awards did Demon Slayer: Mugen Train win?**
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train won Best Animation (Japan Academy Film Prize 2021), with 2 further nominations.

**Where can I watch Demon Slayer: Mugen Train?**
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is streaming on Crunchyroll; on Crunchyroll in the United States; on Crunchyroll in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, Catchplay, Crunchyroll in Indonesia; on SonyLIV, Crunchyroll in India. Availability varies by region.

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