- Director: Haruo Sotozaki
- Year: 2019
Overview
Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps to find a cure for his demon sister, Nezuko. He travels across Japan to fight demons, learning to use different sword techniques to defeat them. He meets Zenitsu and Inosuke, two fellow slayers with different combat styles, and they form a team. They face the spider demon family on Mt. Natagumo, where Tanjiro struggles against the powerful Lower Moon Five, Rui. Tanjiro unlocks a family fire breathing technique to defeat the demon, while Nezuko uses her demon blood magic. The Demon Slayer leaders eventually accept Nezuko after she proves she won't harm humans.
Takeaways
The Demon Slayers rely on unique breathing styles to fight back against the demons. The spider family on Mt. Natagumo is held together by threats and fear, which makes them unstable and easier to defeat. Tanjiro gets a huge power boost by remembering his father's dance, which unlocks a new fire technique. Letting Nezuko join the corps is a big change for the leaders, who decide to break their own rules to utilize her unique help. This proves that sticking to old rules isn't always the best way to win.