Level of animation in the episode is excellent. The song which played in the background at the time of the fight perfectly fits. For some reason, I sat through the end credits. It just moved me..Couldn't ask for a more spectacular one!!
110 Reviews
A Perfect Episode
BadgerStorm434527 September 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Demon Slayer's root theme is that of familial bond. Tanjiro and Nezuko's relationship throughout the entire show represents the perfect version of familial love. Rui, a demon who has a fake family that he bends to his will with his immense power because of his own personal ignorance to his old family's love is the complete opposite of Tanjiro. In a battle that seems hopeless, Tanjiro's father almost spiritually helps him remember a breathing technique that not only looks visually stunning but also can save him from Rui. When Tanjiro is willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of Nezuko, Nezuko's mother comes to her in spirit to awaken a blood demon art power in that Nezuko possesses. They both survive this ordeal and overcome their struggles in one beautiful moment with insane visuals and beautiful music. This episode is top 5 in any anime, it is so perfect, in fact, that for a while, my opinion Demon Slayer overall was overshadowed by my opinion on this episode and I considered the show a 10.
The best episode i can say that and im sure
nrb-0450110 August 2019
The true payoff-episode
supahsneaky11 August 2019
You have been watching since the beginning. You have been tasting on all the sweet action, Tanjiouros conscientiousness, music and the awesome animations since the beginning. The Journey until now had it all. And now its all here -packed into one MUST WATCH AGAIN- episode.
I'm soo happy!
Amazing!
HappyHtmlboi11 August 2019
I usually don't write reviews, but this episodes really deserves some praise. Top notch animation, amazing back-story and the action itself?! I think my heart stopped beating a couple times.
Thank you so much Ufotable, you really outdid yourself this time<3
My god
umlaziking9 March 2020
This episode is just godly, its on another level, the animation and the soundtrack was just ultra amazing, this episode is one of the greatest episodes ive ever watched in anime, perfect beginning and perfect end i loved it.
Masterpiece
nightes11 August 2019
This episode is like like a giant mosaic, each small piece containing an aspect of perfection.
The soundtrack was made for this, it was like a river pouring feeling into the listener heart.
The graphics are something else, something special. I salute everyone who had a role no matter how small was it in producing this eye treat.
I can go on and on describing how perfect this episode was, but it will take ages
All those small mosaic parts are coming together to inscribe this episode onto my soul.
Utter perfection.
Everything in this episode is on a completely differnet level!
djordjepuskic9519 November 2019
Where to begin?
Kimetsu no Yaiba was always incredibly animated, but they seriously stepped up here! Right when you think it can't get any better, Ufotable suprises.
Amazing soundtracks and especially Tanjiro Kamado no Uta which was playing in the final battle. You know that they did a great job when goosebumps go throughout your whole body, you're happy, excited and sad at the same time. When you don't even know why are you crying.
Is it because you think that your boy is about to die? Or maybe because you've seen how happy Kamado family once was? Or is it maybe that Tanjiro's father passed down his earings and Kagura to his son on his deathbed? Nezuko protecting her brother with everything she's got?
So many beautiful bonds!
This episode is a masterpiece and no anime has ever moved me like this one!
Words cannot be described !!
omargaber-6841611 August 2019
One of the greatest anime episodes ever made.
TheFirst013 November 2019
another Reason for Loving Anime!!!
amin-azizi-ganji15 September 2019
Outstanding and Emotional Episode
whodunitmaric27 March 2022
Insults your Intelligence. Just Pathetic
saadi-4242218 March 2023
Dont get me wrong I am the type of person who would take good story building over flashy animations all day. I have watched a ton of shows and few animes (like the Goat AOT, FMAB, Spy x Family) but this one, it absolutely is rubbish.
There is absolutely no story here. The main character is a superman with little training who would get anything he wants. As bland and generic as it gets. It looks like a generic show for mere kids, no wait... it even insults the kids' intelligence. Thats how terrible it is.
And to think anime fans were putting it in the same sentence as AOT. I will never ever understand anime fans and their mental level.
There is absolutely no story here. The main character is a superman with little training who would get anything he wants. As bland and generic as it gets. It looks like a generic show for mere kids, no wait... it even insults the kids' intelligence. Thats how terrible it is.
And to think anime fans were putting it in the same sentence as AOT. I will never ever understand anime fans and their mental level.
Amazing
randy-2655615 October 2019
La creme de la creme of anime
mderiveroburbank11 August 2019
Bravo Ufotable and everyone that worked in any aspect of this episode; great direction, epic animation, gorgeous art, splendid colors/shadow management, amazing voice acting and outstanding music.
Everything related to this episode is just way over the top. I can count with my fingers alone the times I've had my jaw so close to the floor with an anime episode like this.
Constant chills down my spine specially when the music started playing.
Everything related to this episode is just way over the top. I can count with my fingers alone the times I've had my jaw so close to the floor with an anime episode like this.
Constant chills down my spine specially when the music started playing.
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alisttar-2846811 August 2019
Gooseflesh!
3zuu29 September 2019
wow Hinokami was great
Rodzman29 April 2021
I always heard many compliments for Hinokami and here I am watching this episode, it is definitely the best episode of Demon Slayer, the bond of brothers is beautiful, the animation was excellent, I cannot say if this is an overrated episode, even because I went without a lot of expectations and I liked what I saw, it is predictable but it is still good, the power that emerged could have been commented on before, but that does not take away the shine of this episode, the soundtrack was wonderful
Rate: 9,6/10.
Rate: 9,6/10.
wow😍
bassamotibi11 August 2019
emotional Episode 10/10
Husain_anusif10 July 2021
Hinokami
lionranger5 January 2022
That song dude that song just kills you The greatest scene I've ever seen in my life is the final scene of this episode it was beyond magic this was an emotional rollercoaster that hits you as hard as it can. Prepare yourselves lads Demon Slayer could become legendary I believe it. The animation is already god tier but what sets this episode apart is the ingenious otherworldly angelic music it has. As my friend said this episode was a love letter to the mangala and I thank Ufotable and Koyoharo Gotouge for giving this world this Masterpiece.
Arigatto Gozaimasu.
Arigatto Gozaimasu.
Lived up too the hype
collt09129 January 2021
After all nezuko and tanjiro have been trough up too this point,this episode was not only a fantastic pay off to both tanjiro's training and backstory ,it was an incredibly emotional episode,I was engaged the entire time,it honestly felt like 8 minutes not 20,not to mention this episode is ridiculously badass
Unbelievable
nigel_michels15 September 2019
Amazing
kakaahmed-2993412 August 2019
On a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL!!
and_mikkelsen9 August 2022
WOW... This episode BLEW me away even on fourth watch!! This episode has it all! Emotional moments, characters going past their limits, great flashback, great soundtrack, amazing action and absolutely MINDBLOWING animation!!
This episode shows what a brief moment of ABSOLUTE PERFECTION looks like! This would go unmatched until Akaza vs Rengoku and Uzui vs Gyutaro!
This episode shows what a brief moment of ABSOLUTE PERFECTION looks like! This would go unmatched until Akaza vs Rengoku and Uzui vs Gyutaro!
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