I have been complaining about this season of Demon Slayer. The Hashira Training arc is dull and I simply didn't care about it. This final episode makes up for the rest of the season. It featured everything that makes this series great. Kagaya and Muzan meet After all this time Muzan has finally meet his … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 8: “The Hashira Unite”
In the last episode of Demon Slayer, Nakime discovered the location of the Ubuyashiki Mansion. First, we get the sad history of Gyomei Himejima, Giyu spars with Sanemi, and Tanjiro completes his training. The tragic past of Gyomei Himejima After Tanjiro's training, Gyomei remembers his past in the orphanage. Gyomei reminisces about the orphans getting … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 7: “Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima”
Upon arriving at the training grounds, Zenitsu and Tanjiro listen to Gyomei emphasize the importance of their body's core, especially their lower body. He explains that by stabilizing themselves with a firm foundation, both their attack accuracy and defense will improve. Training starts with them immersing themselves under the waterfall, where they watch two trainees … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 6: “The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps”
In Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3, Tanjiro finally recovers and begins his training against Tengen. Meanwhile, a new demon may have appeared. In the mountains, as the trainees navigate a long trail, Tengen pushes them to move faster with the sun setting. He confronts one trainee, pinning him with his shinai and demanding he … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3: “Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!”
Giyu Tomioka has always been a mysterious character. He was the first Demon Slayer and Hashira we saw, but since saving Tanjiro and Nezuko, we haven't seen much of him. In the first episode of the season, Giyu got into an argument with the other Hashira as he claims that "he's not like them." In … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 2: “Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka’s Pain”
The Wind Hashira Sanemia Shinazugawa and the Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro along with two low level demon slayer watch as a demon carries a woman into an abandoned castle. The four enter the castle and encounter a swarm of demons. Here the two Hashira get to show off their breathing techniques. Sanemi uses his Wind … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 1: “To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji”
The final episode of Demon Slayer Season 3, Episode 11 titled "The Connected Bonds: Daybreak And First Light," marked a turning point in the series as Nezuko is revealed to be more special than we thought. Nezuko, Genya, and Tanjiro continue to chase the annoying and illusive Hantengu. Still hobbled by the an earlier encounter, … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3, Episode 11
Mitsuri Kanroji takes center stage in Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3, Episode 10, "Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji." The Love Hashira has been a standout among many fans particularly due to her colorful look and boob window. We had glimpses into her fighting style and her unique blade. Mitsuri rushes to rescue Nezuko and … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3, Episode 10
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3 Episode 2, "Yoriichi Type Zero," is a odd episode that feels almost like filler. I don't think it was bad but it felt out of place compared to the first two episodes. Anyway, we get our first look at the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito. He's harassing a young … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3, Episode 2
Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 17, "Never Give Up," opens with a scene of despair. Tengen's unconscious, Inosuke lies motionless with a gapping hole in his chest, while Zenitsu struggles under rubble. All of the Yoshiwara District is enflamed. Tanjiro is the only one awake and is in shocked at the surrounding horrors. He blames … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 17: The Entertainment District arc comes to an epic conclusion
Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 16, "Defeating an Upper Rank Demon," leaves Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Tengen are in mortal danger. Tanjiro and Tengen attempt to decapitate Gyutaro, who quickly removes the kunai, regenerates his legs, and neutralized the wisteria poison. Gyutaro responds with Blood Demon Art, Rotating Circular Slashes: Flying Blood Sickles, his blood … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 16: Gyutaro dominates Tanjiro and Tengen
The main theme of Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 14 is transformation, hence it's title. Daki and Nezuko are the ones who transform, but in opposite directions. Daki loses her confidence and while Nezuko gains some. They both end up crying but for completely different reasons. Nezuko goes through a mental transformation. She enjoys the … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 14: The secret hiding in Daki
Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 13, "Layered Memories" is an action packed episode that adds to the lore of demons and may have exposed Muzan's only weakness. Daki gains more power as her obi sashes are absorbed. Her hair changes white, as she get excited at the prospect of facing another Hashira. She ignores Tanjiro … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 13: Tanjiro and Nezuko let loose
Short Summary: While Tanjiro fights Daki alone and becomes overwhelmed by the strain Hinokami Kagura. Tengen finds his first wife, Hinatsuru. After he gives her the antidote he goes in search of the demon. Using his hearing to find Zenitsu, Inosuke, and his two wives fighting underground. Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Tengen all get a chance … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 12: The power of Hinokami Kagura and Tengen
Short Summary: In Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 11, Tanjiro prepares to fight a Upper Rank Demon. With Zenitsu missing, Inosuke, Tanjiro, and Tengen dig deeper into the location of the demon. Tengen regrets bring low level Demon Slayers into this fight and dismisses Inosuke and Tanjiro, as he intents to look for the demon … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 11: Tanjiro prepares to face Daki
Short Summary: Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 10 opens with an attendant accusing Oiran of being responsible for the disappearances. She vanishes after entering the room with the accused. In the Ogimoto House, Makio is tortured for information regarding who she sent the letters to. The demon notices Inosuke approaching. He opens the room to … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 10: The introduction of Upper Demon, Daki.
Short Summary: In Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 9, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke head to the Yoshiwara Pleasure distinct with Sound Hashira, Uzi Tengen. Zenitsu and Inosuke become overwhelmed by the environment. The district is quite during the day but active at night. A perfect place for demons. Inside the Wisteria hotel, Tengen orders the … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 9: The god of flashiness
Demon Slayer - The Mugen Train Arc The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga was first published in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 until May 2020. The series was written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotoge. Demon Slayer tells the tragic story of Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko, who become orphans after their family is massacred by a … Continue reading Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie – Mugen Train 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
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
