Whilethe Hashira Training ArcofDemon Slayer’s manga is relatively short, covering the events in only 9 chapters, season 4 has presented, with the extension of the original content of the story, an exciting and renewed experience even for fans who have read the source material. Unlike animes likeNarutoandOne Piece, which have created entire story arcs with new content,Demon Slayer’s fillertook the foundations of the original scenes and expanded them to deepen the relationships between the characters, making some of the best anime original moments.
Demon Slayerseason 4 has introduced filler content that feels like a part of the story and doesn’t feel out of place or break the narrative rhythm, makingHashira Training Arc more enjoyable for fans.
These original scenes give more context to the characters and also highlight the Hashiras, providing more opportunities for the fans to understand their different personalities and fighting styles before the final battle. This unique take to the Hashira Training Arc strengthens the bonds between the Hashiras and the rest of the members of the Demon Slayer Corps.
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Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc was the most diverse season yet, and its episodes were unexpectedly well-received.
10The Swordsmith Kanamori’s Work During The Hashira Training
Demon SlayerSeason 4, Episode 4: “To Bring a Smile to One’s Face”.
The scene depicting Tanjiro meeting Kanamori from the Swordsmith Village, who is invited and assigned by Ubuyashiki to Muichiro’s residence to help maintain the Demon Slayers’ Nichirin blades during training,shows the importance of the swordsmiths in the Demon Slayers Corps. It also showcases Muichiro’s gratitude towards Oyakata for ensuring the Hashiras get what they need to prepare for the battle, even after his condition has worsened.
The scene is meant to show appreciation for the swordsmith’s role after the last arc. The swordsmiths have always displayed dedication to forging the blades, like Haganezuka, who finished Tanjiro’s sword despite his injuries. Kanamori’s willingness to help during a crucial time away from his village shows his commitment to the organization.
9Tamayo Deciding To Ally With The Demon Slayer Corps
Demon SlayerSeason 4, Episode 2: “Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka’s Pain”
While Ubuyashiki’s Kasugai crow invited Tamayo to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters as an ally to defeat Kibutsuji in chapter 131 of the manga, whether she accepted the invitation wasn’t revealed until she attacked Muzan with the blood demon art of the man he turned into a demon in Asakusa in chapter #138.
In the anime, after the crow flies away, Yushiro tells Tamayo that they should abandon the house and move out because it’s dangerous. However, Tamayo tells him that everything has begun moving since Nezuko conquered the sun, with a little glimpse at a scene featuringthe slayer with the hanafuda earrings, and she says she will go to Ubuyashiki’s mansion. The scene not only raises expectations about Tamayo’s cooperation but also showsher determination to defeat Muzan once and for all.
8Obanai Reading Kanroji’s Letter
Demon SlayerSeason 4, Episode 5: “I Even Ate Demons”
InDemon Slayer’s Swordsmith Village episode 10, it is implied that Iguro Obanai, the Snake Hashira, has feelings for the Love Hashira Kanroji Mitsuri when it is shown that they go to eat together and that he gifted her the green-striped thigh-high socks that she wears. This is reinforced in season 4, where the anime adds an original scene of Obanai receiving a letter from Kanroji, immediately reading it the moment it arrives.
Kanroji’s letter was about her eating with Tanjiro and thinking he looked adorable, which caused a jealous response from Iguro, who began to tremble in rage. The next scene of Obanai telling Tanjiro that it seems he had fun with Kanroji, and that he wasn’t like her, does appear inDemon Slayer’s manga chapter 132, but the chapter only has a narration bubble explaining that the two Hashira exchange letters. Including the content of Mitsuri’s letter and Obanai’s reaction when reading it makesa sweet scene that adds to their relationship.
7The Paper Plane Competition Between Tanjiro And The Mist Hashira
Just like thefunny moment when Tanjiro challenges Giyu to an eating competition, the protagonist decides that a paper plane throwing contest with Muichiro Tokito is a good idea to bond with him. Tanjiro asks Kanamori about the Mist Hashira’s hobby, and he uses the lighthearted opportunity to compete with Muichiro in order for him to relax and treat the low-ranking demon slayers corps members who can’t keep up with his training better.
While the Hashira training is important to gain the strength to survive the battle with Muzan,playful scenes like this show a different side of the characters, especially Muichiro, who, thanks to regaining his memory, has changed from his estoic personality.
6Amane Caring For Ubuyashiki
Demon SlayerSeason 4, Episode 1: “To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji”
While it may seem like a slow scene, Amane caring for his spouse, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the head of the demon-slayer corps, is an endearing moment that shows what true love and marriage are. Amane’s loyalty is showcased in her compromise to achieve the mission of the Corps, fulfilling her spouse’s role in his place, and her dedication to caring for Ubuyashiki when he can no longer move due to the worsening of his sickness.
Additionally, Ubuyashiki’s sincerity while expressing his gratitude for everything that Amane does for him, and her tears showing her pain for the state of her husband, make it a touching moment. Also, this original moment strengthensthe emotional impact of their sacrifices in the final episode of the arc.
5Muzan’s Dramatic Entrance
Demon SlayerSeason 4, Episode 7: “Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima”.
A key moment of the season,Muzan entering Kagaya Ubuyashiki’s mansion, was included in the anime to enhance the atmosphere of the beginning of the last fight with the King of Demons. While the confrontation between Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, and Muzan Kibutsuji, the series’ main antagonist, remains faithful to the source material, the demon’s walk to Oyakata’s mansion was extended to connect the moment with the season’s ending.
The ending is not only a warning about Muzan’s arrival, showing his route until he finally reaches the mansion, but the lyrics are also a letter from him to Ubuyashiki, telling him that terror, power, and burning everything in his path is the way to eternity. Muzan’s entrance is meant to transmit his confidence and his feelings of expectation, as he believes he’s finally about to reach the immortality he’s been dreaming of for more than 1000 years, which was perfectly delivered by the anime.
4Tengen’s Fighting Tanjiro And Other Demon Slayers At The Same Time
Demon SlayerSeason 4, Episode 3: “Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!!”
The original anime scene where former Sound Hashira’s Tengen Uzui pushes the lower-ranked demon slayers to their limits is based on chapter 129 of the Hashira Training arc in the manga. Tengen, challenging all the demon slayers and Tanjiro to fight him in the mountains, highlights that even after losing one eye and arm, he is still really powerful.
The original content of Tengen and Tanjiro’s training served to show the flashiest former Hashira’s regret for not being able to participate in such a crucial battle. Tengen’s retirement from the Demon Slayer Corps after the Entertainment District Arc events wasn’t deepened in the manga, and showing how the character is passing the baton to the next generation is a great addition that givesan emotional farewell to Uzui.
3The Training Session Of The Hashiras Muichiro, Sanemi, And Obanai
Demon Slayer’s anime includeda surprising original scene of a training session between Sanemi, Obanai, and Tokito, with an incredible animation that managed to highlight the skills of these Hashiras: Shinazugawa’s raw strength, Iguro’s agility, and Muishiro’s swift movements. Tokito, Obanai, and Sanemi’s secret sparring sessions show their high-level combat skills while deepening the camaraderie between the Hashira, who will have a major role in the upcoming arc.
Although the manga only shows that Giyu and Sanemi hold practice sessions because the water Hashira isn’t participating in the training, the anime includes a scene to further develop the dedication of Sanemi, Obanai, and Tokito. The Hashira practice together at night despite the effort of training the other members of the Demon Slayer Corps during the day, all to become stronger to defeat Muzan.
2Sanemi And Obanai’s Mission
The beginning of season 4 featured an original scene of Wind Hashira’s Sanemi Shinazugawa and Snake Hashira’s Obanai Iguro on a rescue mission where they are tasked with hunting down a demon responsible for kidnapping a woman and several civilians from a village. Their investigation leads them to an abandoned castle, which the demons use as a stronghold.
The two Hashira raid the castle, ambushing, swiftly defeating the demons, and rescuing the woman. However, one demon manages to escape whenthe Infinity Castle appears out of nowhereand vanishes, leaving the Hashiras perplexed. This additional scene showcases Sanemi and Obanai’s abilities that haven’t been displayed so far in the anime while adding anticipation for the mysterious fortress.
1The Demon Slayers Being Teleported Into The Infinity Castle
Demon SlayerSeason 4, Episode 8: “The Hashira Unite”
In the final scenes of episode 8 of the Hashira Training Arc,all the Demon Slayers fall into the Infinity Castle. While in chapter 139 of the manga, Nakime, the new Upper Moon Four, is shown transporting Tanjiro and the Hashira to the castle before they attack Muzan, the anime also includes Zenitsu Agatsuma, Genya Shinazugawa, Kanao Tsuyuri, and other demon slayers being transported into the fortress.
This original scene in the anime confirms that all the demon slayers were teleported, not only the Hashira, which highlights Muzan’s intentions to annihilate the entire corps, creating an incredible cliffhanger forthe upcoming movie trilogy. The animation elevates the epic scene and makes the demon slayers falling into Infinity Castle,the bestDemon SlayerHashira Training Arc anime original moment.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Set in Japan’s Taisho Period, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows Tanjiro, a young boy whose family is killed by demons. With his sister Nezuko transformed into a demon, Tanjiro embarks on a quest to become a demon slayer, seeking vengeance and a cure for his sister’s condition.
