Demon Slayer Infinity Castle earned over $716M and was up for Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globes; it won zero awards. Instead, Netflix's K-pop Demon Hunters took home the award on January 11.Social media was going crazy with the announcement. Fans of Anime started calling the decision fixed, saying that Demon Slayer Infinity Castle was way better made than the other film, and they were robbed of the chance of winning. Most of everyone's anger came from one question: Did the ability for the masses to see it (Demon Slayer) outweigh technical ability?Akaza and Giyu's fight animation (Image Source: MAPPA Studio)Demon Slayer Infinity Castle did really well at the box office, earning $134 million in the US and $716 million globally. And it set a record as the highest-grossing animated feature from outside America. Even though it had huge financial expectations, the Golden Globe eventually went to its rival.The animated film was the kickstart to a three-part collection that brought closure for fans of the popular series. People loved the incredible graphics and the emotion-filled storylines within the film. Because of this, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle was seen as an obvious choice for the big award.Social Media Erupts with Mixed ReactionsSocial media blew up after the announcement. A lot of people were bashing the voting method, saying some entries got votes based on how popular they were instead of how good they actually were. Someone said that they thought the decision was rigged because Demon Slayer had way better animation and character development.The Infinity Castle arc has received a lot of praise from many online fans because of its jaw-dropping visuals. Fans loved how gravity-defying the battle scenes were and how epic the cinematography was. Some fans have also pointed out that by giving the film a 155-minute runtime, it had more narrative scope than other competitors."They just won due to popularity due the normies. Demon slayers is carried by art and it had a better story." One commentor commented"Kpop demon hunters soundtrack and album was insane but has far as animation and storytelling demon slayer was superior.. one of the best animation movies of all time," another commentedK-PoP Demon Hunters fans believe their movie deserves to win because it offers something different than any other superhero movie - a mix of Korean culture and supernatural action. And while K-pop Demon Hunters can be enjoyed without knowing any other series in the franchise, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle expects viewers to be familiar with previous seasons.Animation Quality Becomes Central Debate for Demon Slayer Infinity CastleMain characters from K-Pop Demon Hunters (Image Source: Sony Pictures Animation)People talked about how both movies did well on an artistic level. Many fans talked about how Demon Slayer: Mugen Train advanced the animation world with its complicated fight scenes, and anime fans especially loved how Demon Slayer had more of a focus on the Hashira fight scenes and their animation effects than the other movie did.The people who didn’t like the movie felt like the visual effects didn't look that good. Some people felt the demons did not look that realistic. Compared to Demon Slayer Infinity Castle, where many small details had been paid attention to and were created nicely, they thought the devil’s designs were not taken care of."KPDH only won cos it was popular in mainstream but in terms of storytelling animation and everything else Demon Slayer beats it hands down. Can't believe they think that sloppy demon vfx they used in KPDH is better than demon slayer it looks like they loaded the wrong temp rig," an enthusiast fan commentedHowever, the defenders of K-pop Demon Hunters countered that it was a different style of film that reached audiences differently. They feel the movie's music-based storytelling and fast-paced storyline allow for a wider audience to consume it. Also, the film features great music, has a good plot, and is easy for casual viewers to pick up and watch.Looking Forward to Future OpportunitiesThe loss doesn't diminish Demon Slayer Infinity Castle's cultural significance. It showed that anime is becoming a bigger part of mainstream culture and has proven to be very profitable on a global scale because of how well it performed at the box office.There are also two more movies in the trilogy, so fingers crossed that these films get the same recognition as this one did! Just being nominated has opened the door for more anime to be present at major award shows.The heated reaction to this outcome reveals passionate fan investment. Both films contributed meaningfully to animation's evolution. The debate surrounding Demon Slayer Infinity Castle and K-pop Demon Hunters ultimately benefits the industry by generating conversation about what defines animated excellence.