Demon City Oni Goroshi (2025)

A STYLISH BLOODBATH WITHOUT A SOUL

A stylish, action-packed revenge thriller with stunning visuals and brutal fight sequences. Toma Ikuta delivers an intense performance, but the film prioritizes action over depth, with thin storytelling and one-dimensional villains. Great for fans of high-energy combat but lacks emotional weight.


What Works:

Visceral Action– The film’s fight choreography is top-notch, blending gritty hand-to-hand combat with stylized cinematography reminiscent of 'John Wick' and 'The Raid.'

Cinematography & Atmosphere– The streets of Shinjo City create a moody aesthetic that elevates the film’s tone. The world-building is immersive, which makes the setting feel like a character in itself.

Toma Ikuta’s Performance– While the script doesn’t offer much room for emotional complexity, Ikuta carries the film with his intense screen presence and physicality.


What Falls Short:

Thin Storytelling– The film prioritizes action over narrative, leaving character motivations underdeveloped. While the revenge arc is serviceable, the story lacks twists or depth that could have made it more compelling.

One-Dimensional Villains– The masked criminals are visually striking, but they lack personality or clear motivations.

Missed Emotional Connection– While the premise of a man waking up to find his world destroyed is gripping, the film never fully explores Shuhei’s grief or trauma. Instead, it moves quickly from one fight scene to the next, making it hard to connect with his journey beyond the surface level.


Final Thoughts:
*Demon City Oni Goroshi* is a slick, action-heavy thriller that delivers intense fight sequences and stunning visuals but lacks emotional weight. If you’re looking for a stylish revenge flick with relentless brutality, this is an entertaining watch. However, if you want deep storytelling and layered characters, it may leave you wanting more.

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The action scenes do not disappoint!

I really enjoyed the action parts I think this would have been a whole lot better as a show instead of just a movie so that it could have gotten more of a deeper story but overall I really enjoyed the action! I would have loved to see the origins and story behind the characters. But it was Just a bit rushed but I think that has to do with the fact they only had a movie time limit to work on instead of multiple episodes. Ikuta did a wonderful job with his character and I like that they didn't have the cheesy "you betrayed me but I'll trust you again" trope. The cast did a wonderful job portraying their characters and the camera team did a great job with the setting/vibes of the movie. I think it was a nice watch especially for someone like me who doesn't mind blood or violence and likes action! They did wonderful and would have loved it to be longer but overall a solid layout for me. (This is just my opinion and your might be different)

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