In the vast demon-infested world of Demon Slayer, it’s easy for some of the lower-ranked demons to slip under the radar, but Enmu certainly knows how to make a splash. By guzzling down Muzan’s blood, he catapulted himself into the spotlight, and boy, did he seize the opportunity! Thanks to his villainous antics, the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train movie steamrolled past its competition, claiming the title of Japan’s highest-grossing blockbuster ever.
Within the Twelve Kizuki, there’s a fierce divide between the Upper Ranks and the Lower Ranks, with six demons in each category vying for power and favor from their Supreme Leader. However, not all of them manage to impress Muzan. In fact, a whopping 99 percent of the Lower Ranks faced Muzan’s wrath, leaving Enmu as the sole survivor.
Enmu, the Dream Manipulating demon, possesses a chilling ability to blur the line between reality and illusion. For unfortunate souls who cross his path, distinguishing what’s real becomes a daunting task, and that’s precisely where Enmu thrives. With the power to plunge his victims into deep slumber and craft intricate dreamscapes, he’s a master at weaving nightmares that shatter one’s mental fortitude. We witness his sinister prowess firsthand in the “Mugen Train” movie when he ensnares hundreds of passengers in a dreamlike trance, hijacking their journey.
After partaking of Muzan’s blood, Enmu gains the ability to merge his form with objects, enabling him to wreak havoc from within the train itself. His clash with Rengoku, Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and their fellow Demon Slayers aboard the Mugen Train sets the stage for an emotionally charged showdown, marking a pivotal moment in the series. Fortunately, our valiant heroes manage to sever Enmu from the train and rescue the endangered passengers.
But what’s Enmu’s ultimate goal in all this chaos? Well, he harbored a grim desire to meet his demise at Muzan’s hands, but not before confessing his sadistic tendencies and relishing in the suffering of his fellow lower moons. This streak of cruelty wasn’t something new for Enmu; it had lingered since his days as a human.
Even in his human form, Enmu reveled in tormenting others, taking delight in their anguish. His favorite pastime? Posing as a doctor and deceiving the sick into believing they were cured, only to reveal the truth as they lay on their deathbeds, reveling in their terror and despair. Consequences mattered little to him; his twisted pleasure was all that fueled his actions.
In the climactic battle aboard the Mugen Train, Tanjiro and Inosuke join forces to confront Enmu’s true form at the train’s front. After a fierce struggle, Tanjiro locates Enmu’s vulnerable neck and deals the final blow with his trusty sword. Yet, as seasoned fans know, Enmu’s defeat was merely the precursor to the trials awaiting the Demon Slayers on this perilous journey.