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
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 17: Recap & Review
Episode 17, You Must Master a Single Thing Zenitsu was always going to be a character that required getting use to. I always figured that with this series he would be more than a coward. While he remains one, he has shown some willingness to change. This episode gives him more complexity. Zenitsu flees from … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 17: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 16: Recap & Review
Episode 16, Letting Someone Else Go First Murata offers to hold off the controlled Demon Slayers, allowing Inosuke and Tanjiro to progress. They run into a living member of the Demon Slayers. Controlled, she is force to fight beyond her psychical limits. Rui, the male child demon, arrives to tell his "mother" to hurry up. … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 16: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 15: Recap & Review
Episode 15, Mount Natagumo Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke are told that their fully healed. Zenitsu has now been informed that Nezuko is Tanjiro's sister. A Kungai crow arrives and informs them that they're to report to Mt. Natagumo. While on the path to Mt. Natagumo they encounter a fellow Demon Slayer that appears to be … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 15: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 14: Recap & Review
Episode 14, The House with the Wisteria Family Crest This episode picks up right were the last one left off. Tanjiro lands a devastating blow on Inosuke breaking some of his ribs. He tells them that members of the Demon Corps should fight each other. Inosuke takes it as an argument against using swords and … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 14: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 12 & 13: Recap & Review
Episode 12, The Boar Bares its Fangs Inosuke Hashibira, is the boar headed warrior attacks Kyogai. When he steps on Teruko he comes into conflict with Tanjiro. He said that he chipped his sword deliberately so his sword would shred flesh instead of slice neatly like Tanjiro's. The demon separates Tanjiro, Teruko, and Inosuke. Tanjiro … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 12 & 13: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 11: Recap & Review
The annoying Agatsuma Zenitsu Episode 11, Tsuzumi Mansion We are introduced to Agatsuma Zenitsu the annoying, neurotic and cowardly swordsmen. As we left the previous episode Zenitsu was harassing a young girl. Zenitsu claims that he's weak and will die during his next job. For some reason he wants to get married before he dies, … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 11: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 9 & 10: Recap & Review
Susamaru six arms Episode 9, Temari Demon and Arrow Demon Susamaru throws her two temari balls at the house. Tanjiro sends Nezuko to take the wounded woman to the basement for protection. Susamaru states that she and Yahaba are members of the "Twelve Demon Moons." These demon are considered to be the most powerful generals … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 9 & 10: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 7 & 8: Recap & Review
Episode 7, Muzan Kibutsuji Nezuko finally gets a chance to shine as she fights one of the demons. More importantly she proves that she can be trusted to defend humans without Tanjiro. Nezuko shows a lot of power but because she lacks experience is highly predictable in a fight. Tanjiro defeats the two demons in … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 7 & 8: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 5 & 6: Recap & Review
The demon in human form Episode 5, My Own Steel A new trope seems to be more frequent in anime and manga, "focusing on the villains perceptive." This makes the series more than just a kill all the demon series. It will still be that of course. However, by given the demon's backstory reminds us … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 5 & 6: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 4: Recap & Review
Tanjiro admires the wisteria Episode 4, Final Selection Tanjiro is finally ready for the final selection. Urokodaki expresses that he didn't plan on sending Tanjiro to the final selection, having grown tired of sending children to their deaths. He tells Tanjiro that a demon gets stronger with each human they consume. This will be important … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 4: Recap & Review