A special video shared by the Oscars explores the effort put into creating one of 2025’s top films, documenting how hand-drawn animation continues to thrill theatregoers in this digital age.
The nine-and-a-half minute long video delves into how animation studio ufotable transforms hand-drawn images into intense battles and intricate structures in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. Commentary from key staff — directors, animators, and inbetweeners — overlayed the journey from rough sketches and storyboards to final production. These traditional animation methods were used to compliment the computer-generated imagery involved in composing Muzan’s ever-expanding and chaotic lair: The Infinity Castle.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is the first in a trilogy ending the hit anime series adapted from the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge. It enjoyed an impressive global box office run, breaking a number of records along the way, including highest grossing Japanese film with nearly $724 million USD in ticket sales since opening on July 18th, 2025 in Japan.
It’s speculated that since the video was uploaded to the Oscars’ YouTube channel, it is in line for nominations at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. That ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 15th, 2026.
Source: YouTube
©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable
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