Is Muzan In The 2024 Demon Slayer Movie? Explained

The highly anticipated 2024 Demon Slayer film has created a lot of excitement among fans, who thoroughly enjoyed the first three seasons of the anime series. While there has been significant focus on the main characters so far, this upcoming film will focus on a story that does not involve a central antagonist figure.

In contrast, the previous stories all featured specific villain characters such as Swordsmith Village, the Entertainment District, and the Mugen Train.

This has fans wondering – will the series' main villain Muzan appear in the 2024 Demon Slayer film? It seems that Muzan will not actually be featured in the upcoming Demon Slayer film.

Instead, the new story to be explored serves as a bridge to the next part of the broader narrative, where the stakes and intensity will reach new heights.

A closer look at the Hashira training arc reveals more about the direction of this film. The film seems to be setting the stage for a final confrontation rather than focusing on a fight with a single enemy.

Anime-original scene in the 2024 Demon Slayer film

The recently announced runtime for the highly anticipated 2024 Demon Slayer film is 1 hour and 44 minutes. Given the typical pace and fidelity to the manga displayed so far in the anime series, the film will likely be adapted to the first episode of the next season, which is typically around an hour long.

Animation studio Ufotable has demonstrated a commitment to accurately translating the source material rather than taking liberties by adding several anime-original scenes, allowing fans to enjoy the intended flow.

However, the Hashira training arc that will be covered only spans eight chapters in total. If the hour-long runtime covers roughly half of this brief story arc, some additional material seems probable.

There's good reason to believe that we might see some special anime-only scenes in the movie. Since this arc marks the lead up to a full-scale war between demons and Demon Slayer, Ufotable has the opportunity to expand on it with some additional footage.

These additions can highlight character interactions and relationships, one of Demon Slayer's greatest strengths. The rich perspective promises to immerse fans in the next exciting saga.

In terms of important narrative events, this Hashira Training arc will focus on the Hashira Demon Slayer undertaking an intense training regimen designed to help other Demon Hunters unlock their special Demon Slayer marks.

The 2024 Demon Slayer film may shed light on the initial Hashira assembly where it is planned, as well as some character interactions between fan favorites like Inosuke, Zenitsu, Tanjiro, and select Hashira mentors.

Setting the stage for the return of Muzan Kibutsuji

As for main antagonist Muzan Kibutsuji, he will not actually be appearing in the 2024 Demon Slayer film.

However, fans can expect him to re-emerge towards the climax of the Hashira Training Arc season, as he plays a key role in catalyzing change in the next monumental Infinity Castle story.

While absent throughout most of this setup arc, Demon Overlord Muzan continues to formulate his sinister plans, exploiting Nakim's powers to pinpoint the location of Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

Muzan then infiltrates the home of the emaciated Demon Slayer Corps leader, who is suffering from a serious illness and is barely conscious.

The season will likely end with a suspenseful cliffhanger as Muzan and Ubuyashiki come face to face, as Hashira and the other demon slayers race desperately to reach the residence of their respected chief in time.

This intense confrontation will pave the way for the long-awaited, all-out war to determine the fate of humanity against the monsters.

More about Demon Slayer

Tanjiro Kamado is a kind-hearted, intelligent hero who lives a humble but happy life with his family in the isolated mountains. After his father passed away, young Tanjiro took over as the breadwinner and traveled regularly to the village to sell the charcoal he produced.

Returning home one tragic day, he finds that his entire family has been brutally killed by a demon, except for his sister Nezuko, who has been transformed into a demon herself, yet displays remarkably human emotion and rational thinking. Was staying.

After a chance encounter with Giyuu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, Tanjiro was sent to train under Giyuu's former teacher Sakonji Urokodaki, so that he could join the ranks of the Demon Slayer Corps and one day heal Nezuko. .

After years of intensive “Water Breathing” sword training, Tanjiro qualifies for the dreaded Final Selection Exam, and becomes one of only five survivors to officially become a Demon Slayer.

During this time Sakonji also hypnotized Nezuko into not harming humans.