Demon slaying is common in pop culture. They come in several varieties. The hunter who kills demons for revenge. The “chosen one,” who is born to kill demons, or the half demon that a target for full fledge demons. Family raises some demon slayers to fight demons. Specifically, demon slayers are common in anime and … Continue reading My Top 5 Demon Slaying Anime
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 26: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 26: New Mission Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's phenomenal first season ends with the introduction of a new movie. More on that later. Muzan Kibutsuji calls the remaining lower six moons. They're summoned and trapped in a warped space that's controlled by a female demon with a biwa. Muzan appears in a … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 26: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 25: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 25: Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri Tanjiro continues his quest to master 24 hour concentration. Accomplishing this wasn't ever in doubt, especially considering Tanjiro's work ethic. He of course takes thing to a bit of an extreme. He asks the trio, Naho, Kiyo and Sumi to beat him with carpet beaters if he fails … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 25: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 24: Recap & Review
Kanao throwing tea in Tanjiro's face Season 1, Episode 24: 'Rehabilitation Training' Finally closer to recovering, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke put through "rehabilitation training." Aoi creates the plan for them. Zenitsu doesn't start right away. He's been given the impression from the exhausted look on the faces of Tanjiro and Inosuke that the training is … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 24: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 23: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 23: Hashira Meeting Tanjiro begins using his breathing technique to free himself. Giyu stops Obanai from interfering. Nezuko remembers her childhood. She begins to control her instincts, she looks away from Sanemi. Surprising to Sanemi, The Master takes it as evidence that she can be trusted. The Master then tells Tanjiro and … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 23: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 22: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 22: Master of the Mansion This episode introduces us to the dynamic and colorful Hashira. There are nine Hashira in all and they answer to Ubuyashiki Kagaya. We already meet Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira and Shinobu Kocho, the Insect Hashira. The new Hashira's are Kyojuro Rengoku the Flame Hashira, Tengen Uzui … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 22: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 21: Recap & Review
Against Corps Rules We finally get the final moments from Rui. Demon Slayer has established that only Muzan Kibutsuji is the true evil. While the demons he creates do monstrous things and must be stopped they were fundamentally human in the first place. Tanjiro is the demon slayer that understands this most, as his sister … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 21: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 20: Recap & Review
Pretend Family After the last epic episode, I didn't expect this one to feature any real action. However, I was wrong. While a fight as dramatic as the one from the previous episode didn't occur, the battles were impactful if for no other reason showing the power of Giyu and Shinobu. The first shocker of … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 20: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 19: Recap & Review
The bond between Tanjiro and Nezuko has already been established a close. However, due to her being a demon and staying in the wood box she can be forgotten. Tanjiro manages to escape terrible damage from Rui's thread, only getting a scarred on the face. Meanwhile, Inosuke is impressed with Giyu abilities. Giyu is annoyed … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 19: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 18: Recap & Review
Shinobu arrives to save Zenitsu Episode 18, A Forged Bond I predicted that the Daughter of the Spider Demon family was the one of the twelve, however, I'm not so convinced anymore. She remains a somewhat sweet and timid young girl. I'm now predicting that she will save Tanjiro, based on what happen in this … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 18: Recap & Review