Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

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Akaza’s Return

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Published

August 15, 2025

Rodneil Quiteles

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was exhilarating! It’s the first of three feature films that will cover the final arc of the beloved title.

It starts with a clever version of “Previously On…” by keeping things relatively fresh while still catching audiences up with what happened the last time we saw these characters.

The final moments of the last season of the anime was re-contextualized a little bit by giving us new information on what transpired. It then quickly transitions to catching us up on what’s happening with the main players of the Demon Slayer Corp as they free fall inside the Infinity Castle.

From there, the action rose steadily with a healthy dose of emotional and funny moments in between.

Breathtaking action

The anime has time and again proven that its major fights are absolute visual spectacles. And while that’s the case, there’s always a little bit of worry on my part wondering how they’re gonna top or match everything they’ve done so far.

It’s safe to say that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is not at all lacking in this department. The feature film features three major fights. In terms of eye-pleasing action sequences, the film absolutely delivered.

I’m sure that, like myself, many are anticipating how Zenitsu’s fight would be animated. I can say this was truly one of the most hyped moments of the film. The audience in my screening was audibly gasping and applauding on several moments of the fight.

All of the major encounters against the Upper Rank Demons had extra baggage between the characters. It added weight to the battles which could have been dismissed as nothing but visual candy. But make no mistake, the entire film is definitely a feast for the eyes. It just happened to be more than that.

Healthy dose of humor and heart wrenching moment

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle isn’t all action – and it’s all the better for it. There’s a healthy dose of comedic moments to break the moments of tension.

However, the real other main ingredient are the emotional backstory moments that give context and add plenty of weight to all the battles.

Every single main battle in the film has history behind it. Every match had elements of revenge and anguish that made each fight all the more interesting.

The main encounter had series protagonist Tanjiro shine while fighting alongside the Giyu, who introduced him to the Demon Slayer Corp. They were up against Demon Upper Rank 3 Akaza who most will remember for being the one responsible for the demise of Fire Hashira Rengoku.

Jarring pacing?

The film was full of action and hype moments but it stalled a bit because of one particular flashback story. I thought that hurt the pacing a little bit.

If there’s anything that some Demon Slayer fans might not like, it’s this. Especially if you’re there fully expecting two and a half hours of pure hype moments.

I did feel that this backstory went on for a little too long and that it could have been handled with more brevity. However, the emotional payoff somehow made up for what might be a jarring switch in momentum.

Should you watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle?

If you’re a Demon Slayer fan, this is a no-brainer must-watch. Infinity Castle is the homestretch of the franchise. It is what the whole story has been building up to. Granted, this is just the first part.

There’s plenty of shocking, awe-inspiring, and gut-wrenching moments – especially if you’re anime-only. The film isn’t edge-to-edge action. Instead, it’s a dose of everything we’ve known and loved from the series so far turned up to eleven.

All told, it’s one hell of an experience and one that will make you wish they just dropped the Infinity Castle trilogy all at once.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle arrives in Philippine Cinemas on August 20.
In the US, the film will have a limited general screening on September 9 for Crunchyroll subscribers. Genral release is on September 12.

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WATCH: Teaser trailer for DC Studios’ Clayface

DCU’s standalone horror thriller

Published

April 25, 2026

GadgetMatch

Courtesy: Warner Bros. Studios

The teaser trailer for DC Studio’s horror thriller, Clayface, has just been released. It is the studio’s first-ever foray into the genre, with the film co-written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins.

The R-rated standalone film is still part of the new James Gunn DC Universe, taking place within the main DCU timeline before the events of the 2025 Superman.

It stars Tom Rhys Harries as the titular Gotham City villain. He is joined by Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll, and Joshua James.

The film opens internationally on October 21 and in North America on October 23.

Here’s a quick look at the film’s teaser trailer:

Clayface explores one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster.

The story revolves around the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and dark underbelly of scientific ambition.

Joining Watkins in his creative team are director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris, visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton, costume designer Keith Madden, and casting director Lucy Bevan.

In addition, here’s a quick look at the movie’s teaser poster:

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DC’s Clayface teaser shows off a horror-filled superhero movie

Our first taste of James Gunn’s Gotham City will be frightening.

Published

April 23, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Last year, James Gunn’s Superman sparked an impressive wave of excitement for the new DC Universe. Though this year’s spotlight is on Supergirl, Clayface is also getting an eponymous film, giving us our first taste of Gotham City in this bustling universe.

There’s been a lot of mystery surrounding this film. For one, Gotham City’s DCU debut is based on, arguably, a secondary villain, rather than any member of the Bat-Family. Secondly, Gunn has confirmed that the movie will heavily lean towards the horror genre, a feat others have tried but often failed.

Today, DC Studios has released the first teaser trailer for Clayface. And no, Gunn wasn’t kidding when he said this is going to be a horror film.

Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, a rising movie star suddenly scarred by a violent attack. Desperate to resurrect his career, he resorts to a scientific experiment that turns his skin into moldable clay.

As the teaser hints, the film will not shy away from body horror, including shots of Hagen’s disfigured face either from the attack or from the clay. It’s a big departure from the more traditional style of Superman or Supergirl. But it’s a gamble that might pay off for a universe as young as the DCU.

It’s also apropos that the DCU’s first horror film is getting a horror-themed premiere. Clayface will premiere in cinemas on October 23, 2026.

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YouTube remains top PH video platform; advertisers urged to continue investing

Advertisers urged to continue investing in TV programs

Published

April 20, 2026

GadgetMatch

As YouTube remains the top streaming platform in the Philippines, advertisers are urged to continue investing in TV programs and content available on the platform, as these generate effective returns.

According to a 2025 Kantar Study, YouTube is the No. 1 video streaming platform in the Philippines in terms of reach.

The same study mentions that 97% of Filipinos in rural Visayas and Mindanao, two major island groups in the country, have watched online TV programs on YouTube in the past month.

Another significant finding is that the streaming platform is providing a 60% incremental reach beyond traditional linear TV.

This proves that YouTube is an essential bridge to Filipino TV viewers, specially in this era. The platform has transformed from just being a video hosting site to an all-in-one entertainment hub that spans traditional TV programs and both longform vlogs and shortform trending clips.

Given this massive gravitational pull, YouTube has partnered with media giants ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5. This is to ensure the best content, from news to live sports, is available to every YouTube subscriber.

Furthermore, during the “Unstoppable: YouTube in the Next Era of Growth” event, the networks also urged advertisers to keep supporting such TV programs and related content.

They mentioned conversion numbers that say ads through such content remain effective. This is a dynamic that sponsors can continue to explore for marketing, given that YouTube has also integrated Unskippable Ads onto their platform.