Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen

After a series of mighty clashes with Upper Rank Demons, the Ubuyashiki clan prepares for one last battle with the hellish forces of Muzan Kibutsuji. In order to finally defeat the Demon leader once and for all, the clan devises a training camp for the Demon Slayer Corps, one led by the remaining Hashira—the most elite warriors in the organization. Each Hashira forms a specialized exercise that will hone both their own abilities and the skills of the ordinary soldiers.

Tanjirou Kamado, a boy at the heart of the brewing conflict, recovers from wounds received in a recent fight. While his half-Demon sister Nezuko is studied by researchers like Shinobu Kochou, Tanjirou embarks to train with the Hashira, seeking mastery in each of their assigned areas of expertise to be best prepared for the coming war—skills vital to Tanjirou, as he has vowed to be the very warrior who will eliminate Muzan for good.

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Kamado, Tanjirou Main

Hanae, Natsuki Japanese

Agatsuma, Zenitsu Supporting

Shimono, Hiro Japanese

Hashibira, Inosuke Supporting

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Kamado, Nezuko Supporting

Kitou, Akari Japanese

Rengoku, Kyoujurou Supporting

Hino, Satoshi Japanese

Kochou, Shinobu Supporting

Hayami, Saori Japanese

Tomioka, Giyuu Supporting

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Uzui, Tengen Supporting

Konishi, Katsuyuki Japanese

Kanroji, Mitsuri Supporting

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Tokitou, Muichirou Supporting

Kawanishi, Kengo Japanese

Kondou, Hikaru Producer

Miyake, Masanori Producer

Takahashi, Yuuma Producer

Fujio, Akifumi Producer

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Jun 30, 2024

Finea__17

Recommended

OH MY GODDDD THIS SEASON WAS AWESOMEEEEE!!!!
Firstly it had amazing visuals like always and the training part was very fun to watch. Even the last secret of the characters part was very interesting and fun to watch.
The last episode gave me the chills like I was just blankly staring at the screen even after the episode ended.....Amazing work done in this season, can't wait for the next.
And this is one of the anime I am looking forward to seeing all the time even after knowing the whole story from the manga.
I think this season was one of the coolest!!

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 30, 2024

Stark700

Mixed Feelings

Demon Slayer's Hashira Training Arc has been one of the more controversial arcs in the franchise, not because of sensitive content or uncharacteristics elements. No, it's in fact, a training arc. Literally as it says, this 8-episode arc is about training and something you'd probably would be fed up with after just three episodes, let alone 8. While shounen adaptations often have episodes with training, those only span short episodes or even segments. It's uncommon that an entire season is dedicated on training. Suit up because there will be a whole lot of training in the fourth season.

Hashira Training Arc didn't start out in such ... a predictable style however. From the opening minutes of the first episode, we witness the Hashira doing what they do best: exterminate demons. It leads with Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa and Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro doing work and protecting the public. What started as a trailblazing chase ends in a bizarre twist when we see a labyrinth of walls and demons literally spawn out of nowhere. It's a confusing segment that needs more explanation but this season won't have those answers. Flashforward to rest of the episode and we open our eyes to the reality of this arc: Hashira Training.

As it says, this is essentially a training arc meaning that everything you see is related, connected to, or associated with training. It's an extended preparation for our main characters to take on the Upper Moon Demons and Muzan himself. Up to this point, it's established that the highest ranking demons are eons above the average generic demons and even the lower ranks. In order to reach the same level, this arc has the cast training in blood, sweat, and tears. The season also explores some of the background storytelling and motivations among the Hashira members, noticably Giyu and Tengen. Each episode also pits Tanjiro, Zenitsu, among others to train in different styles. The season aims for a diverse range of training sessions but let's be honest here, the storytelling all sells the same product. Once you've seen one or two of these episodes, it feels like you've seen them all.

Nonetheless, this is an important arc to prepare the cast physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, this season will be a big disappointment if you're seeking for action. Compared to all the previous seasons and even movies, this has the least amount of fighting sequences and direct conflicts. You really should not expect a training arc to have battles on the frontlines. Instead, we got character connections and how some can relate to others based on their past and present experiences. Muzan and his Upper Demons are also plotting behind the scenes as we see glimpses of their characters. There's no doubt this season is preparing for the Hashira to take them on in th their eventual conflict, like events destined to happen.

We would be lying to ourselves if we said ufotable didn't do a stellar job. Once again stepping up to the plate to deliver an animation extravaganza, they set the bar this season with quality. Character designs, settings, and emotions are protrayed at the highest quality, similar to previous season. Even if you find this arc itself monotonous to follow, it contains jawbreaking animation and groundbreaking chereography. It truly is a visual feast of the season.

Controversy is a word that will be bought up when fans describe this season. It contains 8 episodes but all of it is set up to prepare our cast for their inveitable battles. Even with an extended 1-hour season finale, let me just say that this serve as a prep season. The real meal is up to fans to feast on later.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Jun 30, 2024

KasperLz

Not Recommended

What was this? What was the point of this season? When there's only a substantial episode and a half at the end, what was the point of me watching this season? I sat through almost all of this season consisting of Tanjiro being praised for being a protagonist and a bland one, for only the last two episodes being worth watching. One cannot fathom how this isn't rated like a 6, it's the definition of filler for the sake of filler. Nothing is interesting until the very end and once you get to that point you're left feeling, why couldn't you condense all of this ... into an hour and a half special or something? It would actually be worth someone's time that way. This was originally going to be given a one, but because the last couple of episodes were worth watching, it's been boosted it to a 3 to indicate that this had the potential to be worth watching at some point, until whatever production committee thought this was a good idea to extend into 6 episodes of blah and like an episode and a half of actual content.

Altogether, this series has fallen off insanely hard. Hopefully, the movies bring that magic back, and looking at the last episode that may be possible.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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