Did Murata and Aoi fall into the Infinity Castle in Demon Slayer? Explained

Modified Jul 03, 2024 13:30 GMT

Taking a look at whether or not Murata and Aoi fell into the Infinity Castle (Image via Ufotable)

Demon Slayer season 4 ended brilliantly, and fans were quite happy with how the Hashira Training arc was adapted. The manga only had about six chapters in total. However, Ufotable added plenty of anime-original scenes, elevating the viewing experience.

Another reason for the season finale’s success is how it set up the Infinity Castle arc. It was a seamless transition to the next story arc and presented the setting for the next installment. This brought up an interesting question among fans - did Murata and Aoi fall into the Infinity Castle in Demon Slayer?

Murata was one of the targets that fell into the Infinity Castle, whereas Aoi Kanzaki didn’t fall into the labyrinth of a building.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the manga chapters.

Demon Slayer: Did Murata and Aoi get caught in Nakime’s trap?

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Among other demon hunters, Murata was caught in Nakime’s trap and fell into the Infinity Castle. Whereas Aoi Kanzaki didn’t fall into the Infinity Castle. She does not play an important role in the remaining parts of the story. Aoi has always been a deuteragonist who rarely received screen time.

The Infinity Castle is an important element in the overall story. Fans were first introduced to this building in the first season. This was the same place where Kibutsuji Muzan held a meeting with all the Lower Moon demons. Nakime was also introduced to fans in the same episode. However, she was just a demon who played the Biwa and controlled a small portion of the building.

Murata, moments before he fell into the Infinity Castle (Image via Ufotable)

The true extent of her powers will be revealed in the upcoming story arc, which is considered one of the most exciting parts of the story. The reason why the Infinity Castle is so important is due to the fights it hosts. Nakime, the new Upper Moon 4 demon, controls the building in a manner that helps the Upper Moon demons get a mismatch while fighting the demon hunters.

At the same time, she is attempting to find Nezuko Kamado, who is an important part of Muzan’s plan. The Infinity Castle currently houses a plethora of Upper Moon demons, and it will host some of the most important fights involving all the Hashira, Doma, Akaza, and other Upper Moon demons.

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In the anime, Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Murata, and all the remaining Hashira have entered the Infinity Castle. It will be interesting to see how the Demon Slayer Corps fare against the Upper Moon demons now that an all-out war has ensued.

The officials have also announced that the upcoming story arc will be presented as a film trilogy. The reason why Ufotable has decided to have three feature-length films is that it is the largest story arc in the series. Fans can expect plenty of action, and pairing that with Ufotable’s animation will result in strong contenders for the best anime fights of all time.

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.

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Edited by Shreya Das