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| This show sure does love it's lengthy episode eh... Following Genya's advice, Tanjiro attempts Repetitive Action for the first time by recalling the faces of his family. He then heeds Rengoku's words of keeping his heart ablaze, which have always helped him focus. Initially, the boulder remains unmoved, but through persistent effort and tapping into the familiarity of his Mark, Tanjiro gradually shifts it. Witnessing this feat, Zenitsu and Inosuke are amazed. Tanjiro continues concentrating, following Gyomei's advice to engage his legs and hips, pushing onward. We've seen plenty of backstories in this series, but Gyomei's might be the most intense yet. This guy not only heard the kids he cared for get slaughtered, but he also had to kill a demon with his bare hands and was betrayed by both the boy with the necklace and the surviving girl. It takes real courage to become a Hashira, no doubt about it. Thanks to the lengthy runtime, we once again endure the agony of filler... my god. Though this probably the best use of it yet, with it extending Gyomei's backstory, which was nice. Good job for once ufotable. I also find it funny how legit the entire last five minutes is just Muzan walking... because you need to stretch that runtime out lol. With that, the Hashira Training Arc is over. Now onto the Infinity Castle and Muzan's here for war. |
IzanaSolosJun 23, 7:58 AM
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| Zenitus’s character needs a fix asap, so knowing how it is from here on, I’m glad we will not have to suffer with his ear-bleeding, unfunny screamings for quite some time down the line. Anyway, with the training being practically over, which in turn does mean this arc too is almost over, we finally got Himejima’s backstory, which like all the previously mentioned backstories, do involve demon killing the family. By the way, I feel for this man, not only was he helpless by being blind but the ones he lost were small kids of all people:( Moreover, getting blamed for all the killings… kids sure are some creature. Still loved how despite his circumstances he came this far. That’s why he is GOAT:) Though knew they’d kind of conclude the arc this episode itself, giving us a more than a glimpse for things coming from this point on in the finale. Still needless humour and Tanjiro always butting in other people’s business aside, finally all hell broke loose, when Muzan, of all people literally made that entrance. Jesus, that was something... overdramatic too at the same time lol. Literally 5 minutes for walking from that gate or whatever to where Ubuyashiki was. |
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| Moving that Boulder really took a lot out for sure. The insight into the stone hashira's past was pretty interesting. But damm it sure was sad. Giyu and the wind hashira fighting over mochi though was the most random of reasons. Looks like shit's about to hit the fan though with Muzan striking directly at HQ. Looking forward to seeing the finale next week. |
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| Finally the backstory of my Favorite Hashira. Even the young gyomei looked so good. I enjoyed his backstory the most out of all the Hahsiras and it was great to see it animated so well. The last scene gave me chills. Shits about to go down for real now. Muzan and Ubuyashiki interaction next week. This season will go out with a bang, literally. |
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| The boulder training session, both Tanjiro and Inosuke have done it, but Zenitsu being interrupted by his messenger bird of Chuntaro having a letter, what does it entail? Tanjiro seemingly over-dehydrated with Himejima refueling his thirst thereafter, the former thanks him for the training, as much as the latter recognized his efforts at the Swordsman Village. And taking a look at his backstory, him being loved by the orphans to live as an extended family at his temple despite his blindness, it was an act of betrayal from one such child that allowed a demon to seep into the temple, killing them instantly. And with only one child left of 4-year-old Sayo, Himejima did his best to thwart the demon, even if it pains his spirit to acknowledge the weakness within himself, which instead, he got blamed for the incident as the demon's remains were never found. It's only thanks to the Master that Himejima was released and who became a Hashira thereafter, he's determined not to let the same happen to Tanjiro. Zenitsu still being stuck on the boulder training, he still has to overcome it, whilst Tanjiro heads to the next location: Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa. But what he finds is Tomita facing said Hashira in training and finding out his likes and dislikes...is a rather smart way of trying to get into his head. The presence of Upper Four Nakime's watchful eye being thwarted by Sanemi, that's the same realization like the Swordsman Village, that the Hashira Training location has been compromised. The majestic walking of Muzan for the final minutes' worth of post-credits, the Demon Slayer Corps know their endgame has finally arrived with the master of evil visiting the master of good, Ubuyashiki. It certainly commands a presence like no other. |
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| Another week of training arc Training hard here to beat up Michael Jackson Muzan Kibutsuji  |
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| Now, this episode brought up something to think about, with Himejima backstory. How many people in the Demon Slayer Corps are technically suspicious of murder in their hometowns? Like Manjiro and Nezuko, whoever knew the family, in most case would suspect the 2 of them. I would like to see the scene of Giyu just taking out a ohagi out of his sleeve. Last sequence just can be rated Zack Snyder/10. That was a very, but very lengthy slow-mo sequence. |
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| I thought the episode was very nice and good. If I had to complain one part of the episode. It would be the Muzan walking to Ubuyashiki. That looked like it didn't have to be too long unless they were saving it for the last episode next week. Anyways. Looking forward to the final episode next week. |
| So, the "40 minute" episode's total runtime is 31:55... that can't even be rounded up to 35. And that's with the opening and the ending, a pinch of rehashing, and the secret at the end, so it's not even half an hour. Yeah, I get it, actual TV programming and schedules need to account for commercials and shit, but come on, let's not kid ourselves here. Furthermore... roughly, maybe, half of it is actually about Himejima; the rest is Zenitsu, Gen'ya, Inosuke, plus Giyuu and the older Shinazugawa, with a whole heap of long-ass panning shots and slowmo techdemo for the "surprise" duo at the end. Basically they could've thrown in any random shenanigans and had a normal length episode this week, and just make the last one an actual 40-45 minute one. Like, substance, I don't even mind, I like "behind the scenes" fillers whether it's for sillies or character/world building - it's whatever. (Although, yeah, get them dressed already, those bodies are waaaaay overdone to be enjoyable.) But what even is the point of dragging the runtime out like this? It's so superficial and makes no sense. A cliffhanger isn't requirement, especially when the season ... pretty much lacked such anyway, and it's not even a real cliffhanger that foreshadows something unexpected, so that reasoning is dubious at best. |
yellowheartrenJun 23, 10:54 AM
| stone pillars backstory is so tragic sad and muzan is finally here damn |
| Oh shit its MIchael Jackson! He He! |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| The training has been completed and it looks like it is finally time for us to face Muzan. He's here in front of Ubuyashiki. That whole entrance was good but way too long. LOL. They didn't need to drag it so long to show his presence. Anyway, can't wait for the next episode, and then the real deal starts. Also, I loved the backstory of the Stone Hashira. He is a sweet guy. I love him. |
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Reply to yellowheartren
So, the "40 minute" episode's total runtime is 31:55... that can't even be rounded up to 35. And that's with the opening and the ending, a pinch of rehashing, and the secret at the end, so it's not even half an hour. Yeah, I get it, actual TV programming and schedules need to account for commercials and shit, but come on, let's not kid ourselves here.
Furthermore... roughly, maybe, half of it is actually about Himejima; the rest is Zenitsu, Gen'ya, Inosuke, plus Giyuu and the older Shinazugawa, with a whole heap of long-ass panning shots and slowmo techdemo for the "surprise" duo at the end. Basically they could've thrown in any random shenanigans and had a normal length episode this week, and just make the last one an actual 40-45 minute one. Like, substance, I don't even mind, I like "behind the scenes" fillers whether it's for sillies or character/world building - it's whatever. (Although, yeah, get them dressed already, those bodies are waaaaay overdone to be enjoyable.) But what even is the point of dragging the runtime out like this? It's so superficial and makes no sense. A cliffhanger isn't requirement, especially when the season ... pretty much lacked such anyway, and it's not even a real cliffhanger that foreshadows something unexpected, so that reasoning is dubious at best.
Furthermore... roughly, maybe, half of it is actually about Himejima; the rest is Zenitsu, Gen'ya, Inosuke, plus Giyuu and the older Shinazugawa, with a whole heap of long-ass panning shots and slowmo techdemo for the "surprise" duo at the end. Basically they could've thrown in any random shenanigans and had a normal length episode this week, and just make the last one an actual 40-45 minute one. Like, substance, I don't even mind, I like "behind the scenes" fillers whether it's for sillies or character/world building - it's whatever. (Although, yeah, get them dressed already, those bodies are waaaaay overdone to be enjoyable.) But what even is the point of dragging the runtime out like this? It's so superficial and makes no sense. A cliffhanger isn't requirement, especially when the season ... pretty much lacked such anyway, and it's not even a real cliffhanger that foreshadows something unexpected, so that reasoning is dubious at best.
| @yellowheartren Literally no need to point that out since it has been happening since S2. It sounds dumb when you are already giving the reason. The next episode is actually more than 40 minutes. Its slotted for 60 minutes which includes the commercial and stuff. This cliffhanger is extremely important. |
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| My GOAT Gyomei, what a tragic backstory. The whole "demons killed the people I cared about" thing isn't new by this point but it's worse when you consider the fact that he was wrongly accused by someone he protected π Well, the Hashira Training arc is over and now the final episode will cover the first handful of chapters of the Infinity Castle arc. Pretty sure I know exactly where they plan to end that episode. Why did they feel the need to make Muzan's entrance so overdramatic LOL sometimes this series can be so extra for no reason. A several minute long post-credit scene of just a dude walking to the doorway. Reminds me of the Upper Moon meeting last season where they went crazy with the constant camera cuts and dramatic effects lol. |
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thebrentinator24 said:
My GOAT Gyomei, what a tragic backstory. The whole "demons killed the people I cared about" thing isn't new by this point but it's worse when you consider the fact that he was wrongly accused by someone he protected π
Well, the Hashira Training arc is over and now the final episode will cover the first handful of chapters of the Infinity Castle arc. Pretty sure I know exactly where they plan to end that episode. Why did they feel the need to make Muzan's entrance so overdramatic LOL sometimes this series can be so extra for no reason. A several minute long post-credit scene of just a dude walking to the doorway. Reminds me of the Upper Moon meeting last season where they went crazy with the constant camera cuts and dramatic effects lol.
My GOAT Gyomei, what a tragic backstory. The whole "demons killed the people I cared about" thing isn't new by this point but it's worse when you consider the fact that he was wrongly accused by someone he protected π
Well, the Hashira Training arc is over and now the final episode will cover the first handful of chapters of the Infinity Castle arc. Pretty sure I know exactly where they plan to end that episode. Why did they feel the need to make Muzan's entrance so overdramatic LOL sometimes this series can be so extra for no reason. A several minute long post-credit scene of just a dude walking to the doorway. Reminds me of the Upper Moon meeting last season where they went crazy with the constant camera cuts and dramatic effects lol.
I believe they did that on purpose. There’s no way it’s not smooth criminal in the background lol. I would have actually laughed so hard if it was though
| @Confused_100 Someone will make that edit by the end of the day lol. |
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| Tanjiro pushed the boulder finally. Inosuke, pumped up by seeing him, pushed the boulder too, even if by little. Which leaves Zenitsu freaking out, and his sparrow comes with a message. Himejima Gyomei gives water to the dehydrated Tanjiro and acknowledges him. We get to see Gyomei's past and I pity him, for being called a murderer when he's a saviour. Can't blame the little kid considering her age, and he was very much young too, thus those simple words of appreciation could have made him feel better. I always wondered if Gyomei was blind or not, guess he was blind after all. Tanjiro thanks Gyomei and the latter pats him. That was so heartwarming. Seems like Zenitsu received some grave news that made him fortify his resolve. We get to see a crying Nezuko in Tanjiro's imagination. That was cute. He heads to the next Hashira, Giyu. Upon reaching, he finds Giyu and Sanemi sparring, and he's able to catch up with their movements with his eyes. While Sanemi realises that they've been infiltrated, elsewhere Kibutsuji Muzan has finally found the Ubuyashiki Residence. I thought the Ubuyashiki Head died, didn't expect only the responsibility to be passed down. Either way, I don't think he'll last long, considering Muzan is right in front of him. Last but not the least, Tanjiro's mark has gotten the shape and a bit bigger, and it's not reverting to the burn mark, which is a good sign of growth. |
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| I'm a bit disappointed that Muzan didn't do a moonwalk. Why did that 5 minute walk look like it came from an Indian drama film? |
| that was possibly the best post-credits scene ever in anime, the whole cinematography was anazing, with muzan walking in the night and the michael jackson atmosphere |
| I am so done, Tanjiro really just learned, this episode, to use his legs. How in the world. ο»ΏOkay now to keep watching. ο»ΏLet's gooooooooooooooooooooo, Michael Jackson the Smooth Criminal reveals himself to the Kendo Club Leader!!!!!!! Also the Avengers will Assemble!!! ο»ΏI'm happy they lightened it up mostly in the 2nd half, not only was stone's story emotional, it loosely was relatable (experience with having human live insides in my hand, where they eventually die; with being lied about to receive punishment for crime never committed; being a parent to children, by myself, while poor, to those not related.) ο»Ώ ο»ΏWild board man just wanting a fight LOL, him and wind Hashira would get along greatly once he catches up. ο»ΏI am extremely shocked by thunder boy, is he finally not a freak? What was in the letter? Why is he serious now? ο»Ώ ο»ΏI really enjoy this biography of MJ's late life even if through 3rd person that is indirectly interacting. Unfortunately as we all know, MJ dies. ο»Ώ ο»ΏI will not rate this episode, as it was okay and liked parts, but how I hated dealing with that story made me decide not to rate. Season itself is holding at 7/10. @Nerdason I was wondering why that game looks exactly like Naruto, then looked up and it's the same developers. |
LilyVarbikJun 23, 11:32 AM
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| well, that was a nice NOT 40 minutes episode that was more like 25 mins, the starting part being a 'recap' of the previous ep opening + ending + that "lets talk about" part at the end i was so triggered i dint managed to enjoy the episode look how the next '60 minutes' episode will be 40 minutes |
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well, that was a nice NOT 40 minutes episode
that was more like 25 mins, the starting part being a 'recap' of the previous ep
opening + ending + that "lets talk about" part at the end
i was so triggered i dint managed to enjoy the episode
look how the next '60 minutes' episode will be 40 minutes
that was more like 25 mins, the starting part being a 'recap' of the previous ep
opening + ending + that "lets talk about" part at the end
i was so triggered i dint managed to enjoy the episode
look how the next '60 minutes' episode will be 40 minutes
| @Angry_By_Default japanese commercials are included so yes that 60 minute last episode will only be 40-45 minutes total |
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| finally, he found him, and what a majestic entrance! |
tazountiJun 23, 11:55 AM
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| I applaud Muzan for letting out his stank ass fart before entering someone's home. How polite. |
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| Why the last few minutes end with an indian soap opera edit π Great episode all around but I definitely need someone to edit the over the top Muzan walk like one of those cheesy indian soap operas. |
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Why the last few minutes end with an indian soap opera edit π Great episode all around but I definitely need someone to edit the over the top Muzan walk like one of those cheesy indian soap operas.
| @chekkit a smooth criminal song edit will be better since he is michael jackson |
| As Chandler Bing would say, "Could Muzan walk any slower?" |
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| Cute I guess. Guy's backstory was sad (as per usual) and I noticed Tanjiro's Demon Slayer mark didn't leave his head the entire episode hmm Also pure aura with Muzan just walking for five whole minutes lol |
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| Now I understand, Tanjirou's breathing style isn't water, fire nor sun or anything of the like, it is the piss off Sanemi Breathing Style. And lol, they were waaaaaaaay too overly dramatic with Muzan's entrance, just like @chekkit says, it felt like an indian soap opera cut / edit. |
| the whole extended 5 minutes of the episode is just for the moon walk of michael jackson aka muzan |
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