Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) has captivated anime fans worldwide with its stunning animation and captivating storyline. The anime follows the journey of Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is killed by demons. Along with his sister Nezuko, who has been turned into a demon, Tanjiro sets out to avenge his family and protect humanity from the demonic threat.
The anime’s popularity has largely been due to its stunning animation and intense battles against the 12 Demon Moons, a group of powerful demons who serve under the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji. Each of the 12 Demon Moons is ranked based on their power, with the Lower Moons being incredibly strong and the Uppermoons almost unbeatable. Only a Hashira, a highly skilled demon slayer, stands a chance against an Uppermoon but even then, it’s a difficult fight.
“Thank you, Tokito” Review
The latest episode of the Swordsmith Village Arc, “Thank you, Tokito,” disappointed some fans with its slow-paced and underwhelming fight against an Upper Rank Demon, Hantengu. Previous seasons of the anime have delivered thrilling battles against the Demon Moons, such as Tanjiro’s fight against a lower rank demon in Season 1, and the challenging fight against Lower Rank 1 Demon Enmu in the Mugen Train Arc, who proved to be a formidable opponent even with Hashira Rengoku on board.
In the Entertainment District Arc, the power of an Upper Rank demon was finally demonstrated perfectly by a powerful duo of Uppermoon demons, Daki and Gyutaro, who showcased the true power of their rank.
In contrast, the Swordsmith Village Arc has yet to deliver a boss battle that truly lives up to the hype. The fight against Hantengu lacked the excitement and thrills of previous battles, and the slow pacing of the episode further diminished fans’ excitement. Hantengu’s fight so far doesn’t show the powerful threat Upper Rank Demons usually give, making him look distinguishably weaker despite his high rank. However, fans remain invested in the story and characters, and with the stunning animation and engaging storytelling that have made Demon Slayer such a phenomenon, they are hopeful that the Swordsmith Village Arc will eventually deliver the kind of epic battle they have come to expect.
Despite its shortcomings, Demon Slayer has set a high standard for itself with its intense battles against the Demon Moons, and fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming episodes. With several episodes left in the season, the arc may take a dramatic turn and deliver the kind of epic battle that fans are hoping for. There is no doubt that the show will continue to captivate audiences and deliver the kind of thrilling action and adventure that fans have come to love.
