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Apr 16, 2023 1:43 PM

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Tanjiro's new sword has appeared. I wonder if he'll become a duel sword. Maybe this is what he needs to learn the moves from the dance properly.
Apr 16, 2023 1:45 PM

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even the doll is so pretty  T-T
Apr 16, 2023 1:48 PM
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the cliffhanger tho. Ah.
Love the ED, and tanjiro gets some training. Nice.
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Apr 16, 2023 1:50 PM

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Tokito seems like a little bit of a brat but I’m sure Tanjiro will forge a better friendship with him in time. Now I wonder if the sword inside Yoriichi Type 0 will be Tanjiros new sword.
Apr 16, 2023 1:56 PM

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Kage.....I mean,Kotetsu giving support to Gonpachiro to train.

What a mean crow.

With that ending feels more like was suppose to break the mecha Yoriichi and be someone worthy of the sword. And no one  was good enough to build another mechanical doll or even repair.
Apr 16, 2023 2:07 PM
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good episode. have missed this show. ep was v light hearted but have a feeling it will all kick off next week
Apr 16, 2023 2:09 PM
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Ventus_S said:
Hmmm so this is what a 8.72 anime is like huh (yawn)
Other anime with much better plot/ quality got much lower rating than this, hmmm..

Starvation is not a good way of training properly, it'd only weaken your body and sense.
If Tanjirou is truly hungry, he can just walk back to village and eat, he doesn't has to listen to that brat at all, how low is his IQ?
If Demon Slayer is not so childish Tanjirou should have died there cuz they're stupid enough to use real swords before Tanjirou even show any sign of improvement, but the plot treat this as some form of stupid comedy so ofc he'd grasp the technique at the key moment as plot demands it.  

I would have treat this episode more seriously if Tanjirou actually suffers a severe wound because of their recklessness instead of this childish training ark. 
dawg this is episode 2.. do you want the nigga to lose an eye or some shit??
Apr 16, 2023 2:10 PM

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a rather underwhelming to say the least after the first one. I feel like the animation was ... passable and the comedy was absolutely awfull on the other hand. This show can handle very well the hype and intense scenes but fails each time it tries to be funny.
Apr 16, 2023 2:11 PM
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Lovely episode! Can't wait to see how that sword turns out. I am sure it is legendary and that Tampajiro will keep it. It ain't the one Yoriichi used from what we've seen but for sure it will turn out to be amazing. I wonder what will the angry swordsmith guy say πŸ˜†
Apr 16, 2023 2:11 PM
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Ventus_S said:
FMmatron said:
The complaints about this episode are crazy. Nitpicking at it's finest lol
Other anime with good animation/ plot/ tight episodes but it's a new /less popular IP -> got nickpick to hell and rated down so bad cuz those none mainstream anime are only watched by strict reviewers.

Big / Popular sequel got questionable pacing, boring plot, lots of down episodes -> "you cant nickpick it cuz it hasn't get to the "good part", I watched the manga already trust me it's good bro!"
i really dont understand why yo ass is so tight over a training ep, like it did what it had to do and were moving on like hello??
Apr 16, 2023 2:12 PM
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That kid was the real demon in this episode. It looks like Tanjiro may have found that weapon they mentioned last episode.
Apr 16, 2023 2:21 PM

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The ojou-sama female crow is the best girl of the season. Does anyone know who the seiyuu is?

Apr 16, 2023 2:23 PM
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training wasynt that interesting but characters are as always carrying
Apr 16, 2023 2:25 PM
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Mor of a drag, which was expected after the greatness that was episode 1. Also the swordsmith kids realtionship with Tanjiro happened very fast and the smelling the next attack "upgrade" Tanjiro got seemed a bit unearned. It did however succesfully make me fucking hate the new hashira, which i imagine is what they want you to feel about that guy so that was a pluss. Don't know if its negative or not but i got legitematly mad that Tanjiro didn't punch that crow
Apr 16, 2023 2:25 PM

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this episode was pretty bad and just boring overall, hopefully the next one is better again
Apr 16, 2023 2:26 PM

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A good training episode after a spectacular first episode. This had some good fight scenes with doll (especially considering that this is just a training episode). A lot more is yet to come, this is just the start. 
The ED had some good visuals. Its not my favorite and I dont think I am a big fan of it but some parts did resemble the first ed by Lisa.
Also the Ost sounds good. Again this was just the first episode and the Ost was so good, I cant even imagine how good it will be in the upcoming episodes.

FMmatron said:
The complaints about this episode are crazy. Nitpicking at it's finest lol
Well thats what you expect from a demon slayer thread. We are like two episodes in to a new season and people (haters) are already complaining about lack of action. I guess they are more impatient for the show then the fans of Kny.

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KayKimiiMay 8, 2023 10:21 AM
If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then its not a waste of time.

Apr 16, 2023 2:29 PM

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The OP and ED visuals were as lovely as usual but I'm not feeling the songs.

Not much happened on the episode but it was over in a flash, poor Tanjirou helped to create a monster.

Franz_Furantsu said:
The ojou-sama female crow is the best girl of the season. Does anyone know who the seiyuu is?
Pretty sure she is Rie Kugimiya.
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Apr 16, 2023 2:32 PM

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Ventus_S said:
FMmatron said:
The complaints about this episode are crazy. Nitpicking at it's finest lol
Other anime with good animation/ plot/ tight episodes but it's a new /less popular IP -> got nickpick to hell and rated down so bad cuz those none mainstream anime are only watched by strict reviewers.

Big / Popular sequel got questionable pacing, boring plot, lots of down episodes -> "you cant nickpick it cuz it hasn't get to the "good part", I watched the manga already trust me it's good bro!"
Quite a weak argument considering demon slayer is a series that gets downvoted by people like you despite having brilliant animation/decent plot/tight episodes.
If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then its not a waste of time.

Apr 16, 2023 2:47 PM
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WY THEY GOTTA END IT LIKE THIS BROTHAπŸ₯²πŸ₯²πŸ₯²πŸ₯²πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­ i think that sword is yorrichi's sword or somthing or a sword that cant break or is REALLY hard to break. funny eps asswel. but the ending is MAD
Apr 16, 2023 2:55 PM

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haha yes new sword niceee
Apr 16, 2023 2:57 PM
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I would have bet on the doll against Tanjiro
Apr 16, 2023 3:06 PM
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the kid said the robot is too advanced to fix but in the op there is a guy with a gun? I would've thought cogs would#ve ben invented by then
Apr 16, 2023 3:11 PM

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No kanroji titties 1/10 episode
Apr 16, 2023 3:17 PM

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A good bit of training and growth for Tanjiro, I'm expecting lots of ancient history to come up in this arc
Apr 16, 2023 3:49 PM

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Is this the secret weapon? Awesome!!
If you are going to disagree with me, don't bother talking to me. I will seriously hurt you!
Apr 16, 2023 3:57 PM

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Tanjiro has upgraded his foresight with smell? I'm mean he was already doing that with the red string I guess, his smell just got better? Seems like you just got a better sense of where a sword is going to swing and concentration on multiple areas, but whatever.

But the 300 year old sword in the puppet, being ready to get pulled out by a worthy opponent that is badass. Reminded me of Legend of Zelda and the master sword on its pedestal.

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God, the comedy is awful -_- I hope we get to the action soon.
Glad I'm not the only one that noticed that

The goofy little scenes constantly took me out of the episode, it just didn't flow right
Yeah comedy in Demon Slayer is weak as heck. Funny jokes for this show is like a one to two punchline, its usually something like "someone is rude, tanjiro is offended" (you know he's offended by the funny face.)

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KayKimiiMay 8, 2023 10:23 AM
Apr 16, 2023 4:08 PM

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just take out that kid lmao dying of starvation must be a shit way to die in the DS universe
Apr 16, 2023 4:16 PM
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Looks like we got a little training bit here at the beginning of this arc, the contrast of Kotetsu being a vulnerable kid to a strict teacher was pretty good lol, Tanjiro got worked brutally in a short amount of time but he ended up learning a new method of using scents and broke the mechanical doll in the process which revealed a sword which has to be around 300 years old, I have a feeling it’s gonna play a big part in this arc, if so I can’t wait to see Tanjiro kick ass with it lol.

I also enjoyed Tanjiro having no chill when it came to dealing with Tokito lol, man got on his nerves and so did his bird. And what a damn good ED that was, nice Mitsuri and Tokito focused visuals and another great song by MAN WITH A MISSION and milet, I prefer last season’s EDs for now but I’m gonna give this one time to grow on me before I’m certain.
Apr 16, 2023 4:21 PM

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Basically just a training episode as Tanjiro prepares for whatever fight comes next. Not quite sure how a 300 year old doll can fight like that but at least it's useful. I'm guessing that sword was owned by the guy Tanjiro is dreaming about and it seems like the perfect replacement for his damaged sword so we'll see if he decides to take it or give it to someone else.
Apr 16, 2023 4:41 PM

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Tanjiro's being bossed out by a Kotetsu (who's only a kid)! LOL! Poor Tanjiro! ANd, oh my word, that sword revealed from the 300-year old mechanical doll will be a great artifact for Tanjiro to wield in the upcoming battle!


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Apr 16, 2023 4:41 PM
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filus said:
That female crow's voice was Kugimiya Rie wasn't it? I'll recognize her everywhere!
I usually notice it quick, but yeah, pretty sure, will have to check in credits, but it's basically her Kagura voice from Fruits Basket. I forgot the crows had such distinctions like...big eyelashes

KanameYuuki said:
The OP and ED visuals were as lovely as usual but I'm not feeling the songs.

Not much happened on the episode but it was over in a flash, poor Tanjirou helped to create a monster.

Franz_Furantsu said:
The ojou-sama female crow is the best girl of the season. Does anyone know who the seiyuu is?
Pretty sure she is Rie Kugimiya.

And the crow has a name, like most of them, Ginko, apparently. Not that I remember much beyond that Zenitsu has a sparrow instead of a crow because...reasons

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Apr 16, 2023 4:54 PM

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FZREMAKE said:
Ventus_S said:
Other anime with good animation/ plot/ tight episodes but it's a new /less popular IP -> got nickpick to hell and rated down so bad cuz those none mainstream anime are only watched by strict reviewers.

Big / Popular sequel got questionable pacing, boring plot, lots of down episodes -> "you cant nickpick it cuz it hasn't get to the "good part", I watched the manga already trust me it's good bro!"
Quite a weak argument considering demon slayer is a series that gets downvoted by people like you despite having brilliant animation/decent plot/tight episodes.

I find it funny you guys prove my point cuz i haven't even see a real counter argument about the episode itself to defend this series outside of personally attacking me lolz
And I fail to see any of you addressing my question about the direction and tone of this episode cuz it feels like this training ark is even worse than the beginning of the story cuz it makes no sense and it's so childish and covers it with bad comedy overall.
And production wise this episode is not even that good to begin with.

And even more funnily only Demon Slayers fans defend their series this hard cuz when i criticize shows like Jigokuraku no-one even respond to me.

And no, i'm being very fair / lenient with rating.  If I'm real hater you'd see some random 1 because of the tiniest mistake.  Ik is only 2 episodes so I'm still reserving my rating to not just straight up give terrible score yet despite both episodes lack substances atm and most people would already drop a show already if it's not a popular mainstream IP.
PS: To counter argue your point just go watch some reviews on those new IP with good production, way more people give random 1 and 2 on those small series and drop the show at ep1~3.
Apr 16, 2023 4:56 PM

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Friermiko said:
Why do you think people watch DS if not for it’s animation? Because without the animation its bland, cliche, boring, predictable plot with annoying characters and bad comedy.

If you explain the series' popularity only by how good its anime adaptation's animation is like, and ignore stuff such as traditional Japanese elements appearing in the story, or other merits, then well... Weird take. Especially considering that Kimetsu no Yaiba is a solid shounen manga. Its writing quality is no different (neither significantly worse nor better) than most of popular shounen's. Perhaps you just don't like this genre yourself.
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Apr 16, 2023 4:58 PM
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Euroqean said:
just take out that kid lmao dying of starvation must be a shit way to die in the DS universe
If it's who I think it is, then his presence won't be important in this arc until a bit later and his major moment won't be until the final arc
Apr 16, 2023 5:25 PM

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Tanjiro got himself mixed up in some amusing stuff, but looks like it will be worth it in the end.

Interesting they had to give the doll 6 arms just to live up to the original.
Apr 16, 2023 5:25 PM
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Almost nothing happened.
Apr 16, 2023 5:26 PM

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kotetsu wanting tanjiro to be the messenger of his hate towards the hashira was jokes. aside from that, very boring episode, i can't lie.
but i heard the crow is voiced by rei kugimiya, don't know how far that's true but if it is, pretty cool.
Apr 16, 2023 5:30 PM
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Damn Tokito broke the doll even tho that Kotetsu cares about it. It cool to see that there's an old sword in there. Prob belongs to Yoriichi
Apr 16, 2023 5:53 PM

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I loved this episode so much. Kotetsu is adorable!!
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Apr 16, 2023 6:04 PM

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filus said:
That female crow's voice was Kugimiya Rie wasn't it? I'll recognize her everywhere!
Yeah, she uses the same voice style as with Shana-tan. Expecting that crow to say bakabakabaka. xD
Apr 16, 2023 6:10 PM

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Kind of a boring episode, not gonna lie. Tanjirou being trained and mistreated by a 10yo feels dumb and welp, guess I will be rooting for the Upper-Moons when they face Tokitou. Such an unlikable brat smh.

On a side note, I absolutely love the new ED. Not for the song but for all the lovely Mitsuri shots it had.
Apr 16, 2023 6:20 PM
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This has got to be one of the weakest demon slayer episodes ever
Apr 16, 2023 6:32 PM

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That sword has been hidden there for 300 years waiting for the person who defeats that doll to claim it that’s so sick
Apr 16, 2023 6:41 PM

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Wild episode. The Mist guy is more of a dick than I thought he would be honestly, but he seems alright maybe. The robot guy is interesting and now there's an ancient sword popping out !? Was this this ancient warrior's sword that now Tanjiro is gonna use???? I betcha it's so damn old it won't break either cause like crazy ancient technology. Based on the first episode, one of the top demon bros looks JUST like this Yorichi guy. I have no idea what to make of that. Did he become a demon for some reason??

also is he related to Tanjiro ?? They have similar hair and the same scar ?? His visions of him being of an ancestor are also interesting. ALSO wait didn't Tanjiro's dad meet this guy in the first ep when Tanjiro was a baby????? How was bro alive??

Lots of questions, love the start of this arc so far, can't wait for more .

Apr 16, 2023 7:41 PM
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really good animation loving the new arc
Apr 16, 2023 8:07 PM
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love it. It left on quite a cliffhanger worth craving to know about huh
Apr 16, 2023 8:11 PM
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The Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito fighting with a boy Kotetsu to hand him a key, to Tanjiro, it looked like pure bullying. But Tanjiro could not stop Tokito in his tracks, and the key was for the Mechanical Doll: Yoriichi Type Zero, a training battle tool for swordsmen. Other than the earrings which bear the same resemblance as the ones on Tanjiro's, Kotetsu's preservation is important to keep the Yoriichi Type Zero alive. 

But the Mechanical Doll being easily spoilt by Tokito, it's the same if Kotetsu gave up now and let the doll break down as it be, the same as how Tanjiro is putting his life to defeat Muzan. On this thought, Kotetsu issung an ultimatum to Tanjiro to get stronger to defeat Tokito so that he too, can get back at the Mist Hashira as well. But Kotetsu is more than just a naturally foul-mouthed boy, and to ask Tanjiro of this seems like a tall order from a tyrannical and analytical 10-year-old who'll only serve him food if he could land a shot at the doll, and break it for all its worth. Because as much as Yoriichi Type Zero is important, Tanjiro's skill is more important...

A 300-year-old blade hiding inside the Mechanical Doll, it's a revelation that no one has known...until now. Will this help to break Tanjiro's streak?
Apr 16, 2023 8:18 PM

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kind of a goofy episode, with an interesting reveal at the end. wth was that crow btw?

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Ok episode after that impressive intro episode. That new Hashira is annoying as feck. Sometimes it’s really hard to root for the “good guys” here.
i think that's kinda the cool thing about this right? like just because you have a common goal doesn't mean you're good or bad, people come in all sorts of types.

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This episode was like an 8/10 for me. I really liked the characters introduced (besides the annoying crow) and the animation looked pretty stellar
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