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This edition ends with the biggest cliffhanger in the history of the Demon Slayer anime! Minor story spoilers ahead, but before we get to the crazy ending, let’s start from the beginning.
The Gyomei Himejima origin story, which some of us were hoping to see in episode six of the Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc, is finally unveiled. Titled “Gyomei Himejima the Stone Hashira,” episode seven begins with Tanjiro Kamado putting his whole life and soul into clearing the task of pushing a giant boulder to complete Himejima’s training. Impressed by Tanjiro’s grit, passion, hard work, and honesty, the Stone Hashira narrates the tragic events that led him to become one of the strongest demon slayers.
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This chapter marks an emotional high point in Tanjiro’s journey, as he receives high praise from the intimidating Himejima, which is even more significant in light of Sanemi Shinazugawa’s refusal to acknowledge Tanjiro’s worth. “No matter how good a person appears to be, their true nature is revealed in dire situations. But you did not run away, you did not look away, you did not lie. You were honest and earnest. It might seem simple, but few can maintain such qualities in some circumstances. You are a special child,” Himejima tells Tanjiro, praising his valiant effort to fight high-ranking demons in the Swordsmith Village. Meanwhile, his peers are still struggling to finish the boulder challenge, and Zenitsu receives a mysterious letter that completely changes him.
As far as Gyomei Himejima’s past is concerned, it is just as tragic and dark as some of the other prominent characters, most of whom lost someone dear to them in brutal, bloody attacks by demons. While the first half of the episode focuses on the Stone Hashira’s past and training, the last few minutes bring the biggest surprise of the season – Muzan Kibutsuji breaches the Demon Slayer Corps!
Even though this is a spoiler, it’s just not possible to write about episode 7 without mentioning the epic entry Muzan Kibutsuji gets in the episode’s climactic moments. Ufotable animators give Muzan a grand, spooky entry scene, complete with smoke, theatrics, and gritty background music, the kind worthy of a hero’s arrival. Considering Muzan’s history and stature as the greatest demon in the “Demon Slayer” universe, he merits the slow-burn theatrics, each of his steps echoing ominously as he inches closer to enemy territory.
Episode seven of Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc ends with a tense, dark scene, and the entire fandom is going to have a hard time waiting for the next episode!
You can stream the series on Netflix, CrunchyRoll and JioCinema.
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