The complete series of the TV anime " Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ," based on the popular manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, began airing again in April on Fuji TV and other channels, generating a lot of buzz. The currently airing " Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," which has now become a globally renowned hit. It depicts the early growth of the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, and features numerous demons voiced by a star-studded cast of voice actors, which is one of its highlights. There are many highlights, such as episode 19, "Hinokami," which was hailed as a "masterpiece" when it aired, and episode 26, "A New Mission," which was dubbed the "power harassment meeting." Let's take another look at "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc."
◇More than 15 demons appear across all 26 episodes, including a "power harassment meeting."
"Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc " begins with the demon in the temple that Tanjiro and his sister Nezuko first encounter in episode 2, and then demons appear one after another. The temple demon is voiced by popular voice actor Hikaru Midorikawa, and only appears in episode 2. The casting of such a famous voice actor so early in the story became a hot topic among fans, with comments like "Is he already gone!?" and "This is too extravagant."
After that, Takehito Koyasu continued to appear, with Aki Toyosaki Koyasu voicing the Hand Demon, who stood in Tanjiro's way when he took the final selection on Mount Jun Fukuyama to join the Demon Slaying Corps , Demon Slaying Corps Slayer, Mikako Komatsu voicing Yahaba, the arrow-manipulating demon he fought in Asakusa, Tokyo, and Mikako Komatsu voicing Susamaru, the ball-manipulating demon. Furthermore, Junichi Suwabe played Kyogai, a former member of the Twelve Kizuki, whom Tanjiro confronted at a mansion deep in the mountains that he visited on a mission.
The voice cast for the spider demon family that fought at Mount Natagumo was also impressive. Koki Uchiyama played Rui, the Lower Rank Five of the Twelve Demon Moons, while Ami Koshimizu played the mother spider, Showtaro Morikubo played the brother spider, Ryoko Shiraishi played the sister spider, and Tetsu Inada played the father spider.
The final 26th episode, later dubbed the "Power Harassment Meeting," also showcased the incredible talent of the voice actors. Following Rui's defeat by the Demon Slaying Corps at Mount Natagumo, the Lower Rank Demons were gathered before Muzan Kibutsuji. Enraged by their incompetence, Muzan brutally murdered four of them, leaving only Enmu, the Lower Rank One. The Lower Rank Two, who made his first appearance but was immediately "destroyed," was voiced by Taiten Kusunoki, the Lower Rank Three by Soichiro Hoshi Hoshi, the Lower Rank Four by Kana Ueda, and the Lower Rank Six by KENN, which became a topic of discussion. Incidentally, Enmu, who also appears in the " Mugen Train " following the " Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc ," was voiced by Daisuke Hirakawa.
◇ "Because I'm the eldest son," "I'm not disliked"—a collection of truly memorable quotes.
With the complete series now being rebroadcast, lines such as Giyu Tomioka's "Don't let others hold the power of life and death over you!" and Sakonji Urokodaki become popular topics, but "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc" is also a treasure trove of memorable quotes.
In the battle against Kyogai, the drum demon, Tanjiro's powerful words were particularly memorable: "I was able to endure it because I'm the eldest son, but if I were the second son, I wouldn't have been able to endure it," and "Keep going, Tanjiro, keep going!! I've done well up until now!! I'm capable!! And today too!! And from now on!! Even if I'm broken!! I will never give up!!"
Giyu's line "I'm not hated" at Mount Natagumo is also a famous line. It's a response to Shinobu Kocho, saying "That's why everyone hates you" at Mount Natagumo. Takahiro Sakurai, who plays Giyu, said in an interview that regarding "I'm not hated," "If he was someone who was pushing people away and rejecting them, you'd expect him to reply, 'That's fine,' but instead he says, 'I'm not hated.' That was very impressive. And as the story progressed, I think this statement probably represents his true character."
From Zenitsu Agatsuma Inosuke Hashibira's line upon meeting Tanjiro, "Tanjiro makes such a gentle sound that it makes me want to cry," to Inosuke Hashibira's lines, "You bastard!! Don't make me feel all warm and fuzzy anymore!!" and "Sorry, I'm so weak," we can catch a glimpse of each character's charm through their words.
◇"Divine Episode" of "Hinokami": ufotable's "Divine Animation"
One of the biggest attractions of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba " is the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc," titled "Hinokami." Episode 19 depicts the battle between Tanjiro and the demon Rui, and when Tanjiro is cornered by Rui's immense power, the image of his deceased father's Kagura dance comes to mind, and he unleashes a new technique, Hinokami Kagura: Flame Dance.
Until then, Tanjiro had been fighting with Water Breathing, but when he accepted his fate, he awakened and unleashed Hinokami Kagura: Flame Dance, and Nezuko also activated her Kekkijutsu: Exploding Blood. The power of the siblings' bond allowed them to behead Rui, one of the most memorable scenes from the original manga, and it was brought to life with ufotable's "divine animation."
Looking back, "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc" is full of highlights. We hope you'll relive the beginning of this legend in front of your television. (Shiroinu/MANTANWEB)
