Category: Demon Slayer
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Why Are Demon Slayer Fights so Awesome?
I could just write ‘the animation’ and call it a day. Anime fans are simple people with simple wants. Slice of life fans want their shows to be relaxing and wholesome. Romance fans want their favorite ships to progress faster than not at all. Fate fans want to turn every historical figure in recorded history…
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Tengen Uzui: The Ultra-Flashy Sound Hashira
One of the problems with the first season of Demon Slayer was the introduction of the Hashira. At that point, the show didn’t have much time left in its run, so we got nothing more than a brief first meeting with these characters. By which I mean we learned what they looked like and they…
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Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Episode 11 (Finale):
Here we go, ladies and gents. The finale of the arc. And what a grand one it is! We’ve got a whole half hour of anime to go over! The battle is over. Unsurprisingly, our heroes have survived, but they’re all in rough shape. Their victory is a rough one, one that will carry dramatic…
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Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Review Episode 11: Never Give Up
Okay, I know I’ve said the animation has been amazing in every episode so far. But this is the best one! For real this time, I mean it! This one looks better than some full animated movies that I’ve watched! In the battle against Daki and Gyutaro, only Tanjiro remains standing. Exhausted and bloodied, he…
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Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Review Episode 9: The Three of Us
This was a very strong episode. I wouldn’t say it’s the strongest of the season, but it did very well in everything it set out to do. It’s a nice balance between narrative and combat. As the battle continues, Tengen reflects on his past with his siblings and wives. When one of them is threatened,…