Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle It remains unstoppable at the box office, but at the same time it has sparked an unexpected debate in the United States: its R rating. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) gave it this rating due to the “bloody violence throughout the film,” which has surprised many fans accustomed to consuming the franchise as part of the most popular shonen anime of the last decade.
The first installment of the final trilogy
This new film marks the beginning of a trilogy that adapts the arc of Infinity Castlepicking up the events just after season 4 of the anime. In it, Tanjiro Kamado and the Pillars of the Demon Extermination Corps face their ultimate battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. The film had already taken off in Japan, but since its premiere in North American theaters on September 12, it has raised its global gross to more than 353 million dollars.
Why did it receive an R rating?
According to the MPA, the film was rated R for its abundant level of blood, injuries and explicit deaths. This means that those under 17 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. Although it may sound surprising, it is not the first time that Kimetsu no Yaiba receives this label: at the time, Mugen Train It was also classified the same way in the United States.
In contrast, in Japan the film is screened with a more accessible rating, similar to a PG-13, reflecting the cultural differences between audiences in both countries. In places like Common Sense Mediaa minimum of 14 years of age is recommended to view it, highlighting the presence of “graphic deaths, emotional traumas and themes such as suicide, abuse or inequality.”
A debate among fans
On social networks, the discussion did not wait. Some Reddit users commented that in theaters in the United States there were children enjoying the film despite the rating, while others pointed out that the violence of Kimetsu no Yaiba Its classification has always been explicit and therefore logical. The comparison with other titles, such as the light Kpop Demon Huntersmade it clear that the tone of this franchise is much darker.
In Mexico and other Latin American countries, the classification is expected to be +15 years, which is more aligned with the youth audience that usually follows anime. In any case, the label does not seem to stop fans: the film enjoys 98% approval in Rotten Tomatoeswhich confirms that the enthusiasm for the saga remains intact.
And you, do you think that the R rating of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle Is it justified or exaggerated? We read them in comments.
