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Apr 28, 2019 3:07 AM

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He did it, he was manage to slice that thing neck!!

Obviously... tho

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Apr 28, 2019 3:41 AM
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Goddamn it i love this show, it is so hype and beautiful.
We get to finally see the blonde haired kid in the intro and we see that Tanjirou`s training really paid off.
Apr 28, 2019 3:58 AM

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This anime is perfection for me!
Apr 28, 2019 4:11 AM

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This episode was good as FUCK. The animation and the ost are on another level.. I love ufotable. this episode had some great tension in it. I love the voice actor for Sebito (Kaji Yuki)
Apr 28, 2019 4:17 AM

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Fuq, from early pairings of characters, I've come straight to find that they're dead.
RIP to them, RIP to Makomo × Tanjirou... that's not happening.
Great episode though, I'm a fan of fire users but Tanjirou and his water has quite the elegance, especially its similarities to traditional east Asian art -thats going to be one highlight of this anime so far.
Apr 28, 2019 4:44 AM

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xenovibe said:
Hey look, another episode where the show treats its audience like a bunch of idiots and makes it so every single character has to spew a bunch of expositoring monologues so that we can understand what's going on. Why don't you SHOW us that instead. But I guess it's easier to cut corners and have the characters mouth flap about it in the driest way possible (which is a problem in pretty much all of this studio's works).

Oh and go figure the shounen MC would brute force his way through what's supposed to be a tough enemy in less than a episode while more skilled people like the pink haired ghost dude died almost immediately, of freakin' course...

Kamiyan3991 said:

Actually, I can't think of any good TV adaptation from ufotable. Not gonna complain about UBW, since that game was already shit.


I totally agree. At least the Fate/Stay Night game had the porn to justify its existence. None of the Ufotable's excruciatingly dull Fate adaptations have that and instead is more interested in featuring characters sitting around drinking wine discussing about what feels like an middle schooler's idea about Nietzsche and Kierkegaard.

The monologues and exposition are clearly there for people like you, otherwise how would you understand. Even with all that and you missed the point... Don't be ungrateful.
Apr 28, 2019 4:46 AM
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Absolutely fantastic episode. wasn't sold on the 2 the first episodes but after this one It's looking great!

hopefully it keeps being this great
Apr 28, 2019 5:55 AM

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Some of these monologues are frustrating , The fight looked really good tho thanks to Ufotable .
Apr 28, 2019 5:59 AM

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Pfftt i can kill that demon with my bare hands!
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Apr 28, 2019 6:14 AM

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At last, episode that make me pump up! Great animation and great fight choreography!

The only things that bother me is the final exam feel a little retarded. Sending your recruit to die in a mountain seems counterproductive, i can understand it if all of the danger just animal, exposure, or weak demon but a strong demon that consistenly kill rookies? besides all that rookie better throw their life protecting civilian than throw their life for some stupid exam. Overall its a fun episode, hopefully the narative get better in the future.

4/5
Apr 28, 2019 6:52 AM

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I won't deny, but Tanjiro looked cooler with his hair long, but I understand why he trimmed it back down to normal, though.

The Final Selection is proving to be no walk in the park. Most of the other competitors that we saw briefly, also shown in the OP animation, look fearsome and intimidating. I'm sure that we'll see them in action eventually, but in the meantime, we get to see how Tanjiro gets on.

Thankfully, he's doing well. His water-based attacks when he struck down the two demons looked beautiful. However, he encountered a massive demon that was captured by Urokodaki 47 years ago and the demon has vowed to kill any of Urokodaki's disciples. Sadly, the demon has kept to that promise and has killed more than a dozen, including Sabito and Makomo.

The fight against that demon was animated brilliantly once more and the final attack from Tanjiro that sliced off the demon's head felt really satisfying. =)

Great episode once again. =3
Apr 28, 2019 7:19 AM
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ExaltedChampion said:
Kurosawa-san said:
Also, why do they test the new candidates sending them to survive and potentially fight against one of the toughest demons out there? Wouldn't it make more sense to make them fight against a general one? However, it's probably hard to captures demons alive, so they don't want to kill this one. And their methods were already proven to be quite harsh...


The guy Tanjirou save said that there not suppose to be any demon which live that long in this mountain. they only suppose to fight low level demon here. the Hand Demon probably smart enough to know he stand no chance against expirience hunter so he hide here and pick on the new recruit. He said he had been there for 47 years but only had eaten like 50 people, that like super low, about 1 person a year. The Hand Demon lay low, restrain from eating too much to avoid suspicious from the Demon Hunter Coup.


Ohh, I see. I missed this bit. I was thinking that probably candidates are just not told that there is a higher level demon in forest, that’s why this guy acted surprised. Thanks, that makes sense now!
Apr 28, 2019 7:28 AM

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That demon was creepy as heck, I was not expecting his mouth to be there.
I really liked Tanjirou's long hair, I'm sad he cut it.


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Apr 28, 2019 7:48 AM

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Wait so the kids he was training with were dead...?


Apr 28, 2019 8:56 AM

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Dayum ufotable, that's sum QUALITY you putting out!
I dare you to check my PTW list.
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Apr 28, 2019 9:10 AM

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well then Tanjiro was able to defeat a high level demon, so why does every guy in the final selection have a scar on their faces anywayz?
Apr 28, 2019 10:05 AM

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RIP Tanjirou's long hair, aaa. ;_;
Apr 28, 2019 11:01 AM

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JiangHaoyi1979 said:
well then Tanjiro was able to defeat a high level demon, so why does every guy in the final selection have a scar on their faces anywayz?

hard times
met with demons already in their past probably, a reason why most are there etc
if to find areason, are a lot :)
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Apr 28, 2019 1:46 PM
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I was so frustrated when the kid that the MC helped just ran away. :(
Apr 28, 2019 2:04 PM
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Boy Ufo is doing this show so much justice, it's unbelievable. They've also solved some of the issues I had with the story manga wise in between episode 3 and 4 easily. They're making the story flow so much more fluidly for me it's like I'm experiencing Kimetsu no yaiba for the first time.

The music was amazing this episode, so were the fights and the breath of water animated looks amazing in this style, as promised by the OP. I couldn't stop yelling when he reached the final selection and I saw best boy lol. I'm sitting here getting so impatient for them to reach the other arcs, I literally can't breathe. Too good!
Apr 28, 2019 2:13 PM
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Nice battle scene. Glad he killed the one who killed those two disciples
Apr 28, 2019 3:04 PM
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TsukuyomiREKT said:

"zero animation"...

Welp, ufotable is actually well-known for not having any real movement.
They use a lot of effects (mostly lightning effects, as in Fate), and they don't really animate anything. It's kind of tricky as you only see the begining of a swing -> here goes sonicspeed movement > and now it's done. There's like zero animation mid-air.

These days they just do cut out scenes instead of actual movement.
Posting a gif, since people are blind, apparently:


The thing is, you don't really see what's happening on the screen.
It's even harder see a thing with some retarded lightning effects they love to use.

Anyway, this shit is kind of weak compared to animation from good studio, like Bones.
And you can expect some bad changes to the source material. God Eater was butchered. Tales of Zestiria was just awful.
Actually, I can't think of any good TV adaptation from ufotable. Not gonna complain about UBW, since that game was already shit.


Bro, be satisfied with what you received and stop bothering, although Bones has a good handling of the animation, but it will also reach a point where you will also need the same techniques used by Ufotable, because just think about looking for the excellent animation. . when it is known that the animators in Japan are overexploited and if Ufotable is looking for a way to make things easier without damaging them (although there are animes that have damaged it), what is the problem? because I only see you behind a screen talking about animations that you will not even do, while you wait in your house the next chapter, they have to spend hours drawing and creating the scenes for the animation, although I'm already going out of context, but what I want to tell you is that if the viewer liked it and cheated on them with the supposed "animation" (which I also noticed), why not let them enjoy it?
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Apr 28, 2019 4:58 PM

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I love this anime I like Tanjirou, Nezuko, Giyuu and old man. Now Tanjirou kill that sick demon. I want to know If Sabito and Momoka are ghost or alive. This anime is the most interesting anime this season along with SNK and Kono no Tomare

I really like Tanjirou, Nezuko, old man and Giyuu.

Apr 28, 2019 6:16 PM
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So beautiful and I love the writing too. It's very rare that I grow attached to characters quickly but I was honestly feeling really sad about the two dead children.
RIP Tanjirou's hair, I was loving it longer.
Apr 28, 2019 8:16 PM

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Spectacular episode. Regarding visuals and animation, it was simply outstanding. Not to mention that the OST was on point once again.

And man, that Breath Style looks so amazing I can't wait to see the other styles as well.

Can't wait for the next episode!
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Apr 28, 2019 11:14 PM

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Even if they are _ahem_ dead, I really hope we still get to see them whispering onto our main protagonist. Very cool fight scenes and they absolutely nailed the mixed demon voice actor, what a terrible but fitting voice.

The sound effects are way too loud for me. Still, a very good episode.
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Apr 29, 2019 12:17 AM
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That wisteria scene was so beautiful!! Perfect atmosphere. I'm in love with all the character designs, they're so distinctive and strong.
Apr 29, 2019 12:20 AM

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The show would be perfect for a 52ish~ episode adaptation (not that ufotable would ever consider that) feelsbadman :-( love the fighting art style wish it was much more common throughout the show.
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Apr 29, 2019 12:54 AM

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Holy fuck Ufotable made those water moves look clean as fuck
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Apr 29, 2019 1:47 AM

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Decent series so far. I like where this is going although it undergoes the typical shounen tropes as of now. I still dont understand how the Sabito and the girl became the boulder (or whatever I dont really get it).

6/10 for now. Looking forward to this.
Apr 29, 2019 2:13 AM

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So far they only cover 2 chapter per episode, and the season has 26 episode so if they keep this pace I think we will reach rengoku arc for the final arc of this season. And damn, rengoku arc is one of the best Arc, And also one of the saddest arc of KnY.
Apr 29, 2019 4:37 AM

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Damn - I love the water animation when he uses those techniques - really grew into this anime, the production value is very nice and some great OST too
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Apr 29, 2019 6:44 AM
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What an ugly disgusting demon!
Apr 29, 2019 7:16 AM
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So the water effects are just to make the attack cooler? Well that's disappointing, the OP made me think that he will learn some magic ability or something like that. I have no problem with normal sword attacks, but I have a problem when they try to do more than what it is. Is like those sports anime when in a certain moment the player looks like they are going Super Saiyan.
Apr 29, 2019 8:05 AM

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Not sure why, but it still wasn't on Funimation last night. I had to use the app on my phone and go to New Releases and it was there. Episode wise: great episode, pretty true to the manga. I love seeing the water form animation, it really hits in a way it didn't in the manga.
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Apr 29, 2019 8:32 AM

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ANIME OF THE SEASON
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Apr 29, 2019 9:24 AM

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Decent series so far. I like where this is going although it undergoes the typical shounen tropes as of now. I still dont understand how the Sabito and the girl became the boulder (or whatever I dont really get it).

6/10 for now. Looking forward to this.

i think because there is a yorishiro in the boulder,thats japanese culture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorishiro
Apr 29, 2019 9:37 AM
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The art style and animation of this anime is 10/10(especially the fight scene)
Apr 29, 2019 9:42 AM

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absolutely STELLAR episode.
Apr 29, 2019 9:44 AM

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dsalco said:
So the water effects are just to make the attack cooler? Well that's disappointing, the OP made me think that he will learn some magic ability or something like that. I have no problem with normal sword attacks, but I have a problem when they try to do more than what it is. Is like those sports anime when in a certain moment the player looks like they are going Super Saiyan.

yeah,breath of water have water effects,breath of thunder have thunder effects and breath of flame have fire effects ecc, but thats more a thing to represent each breath style,like breath of water is elegant and sinuous as water,the thunder rapresent that the attacks are fast as thunder and flames that the attack make the wounds burn like fire,i think it's difficult to represent the difference between each style with no visual effects.
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Apr 29, 2019 12:13 PM
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Those purple trees looked so pretty :o, big fan also of how the water style is being animated can't wait to see more elements/types of sword styles.

I'm digging this so far.
Apr 29, 2019 3:00 PM
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Best animation I've ever seen. Love pinky haired boy's voice as well. I just wish we had an explanation about tanjiro's badass new moves and style.. His training indeed feels a little bit rushed.
Apr 29, 2019 4:14 PM

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More than anything, this episode showed me that, when it comes to great, memorable, stylish anime soundtracks, Kajiura is still the first person to talk to.
I've been worried about that for a few years now, but this is a return to form if I've ever seen one.
Apr 29, 2019 4:39 PM

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nanashi796 said:
AniMEHLover said:
Decent series so far. I like where this is going although it undergoes the typical shounen tropes as of now. I still dont understand how the Sabito and the girl became the boulder (or whatever I dont really get it).

6/10 for now. Looking forward to this.

i think because there is a yorishiro in the boulder,thats japanese culture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorishiro


Thank you very much for that information. Now I understand it. It was just Japanese culture I didn't know after all XD.
Apr 29, 2019 6:20 PM

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The series in history and development is a set of clichés typical of the Shonen.
example: annoying and screamer boy like Asta seeks revenge and starts training to be a brute man at the point of effort and pain. This has already been seen, but better (and not all compressed in a chapter which recap)

The salvable of all this is the production of Ufotable that both the direction and the environment is well done, but it seems a total waste because they could take a better story to use I would like to see an own version of the director as well as with the first anime de fullmetal alchemist (for me it is the best version) that took a course apart from the shonen style
Apr 29, 2019 6:42 PM

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annoying and screamer boy like Asta seeks revenge and starts training to be a brute man at the point of effort and pain.
nah, atleast my boy tanjirou does not yell "I want to become a magic king, Number 1 hero, Hokage and the pirate king" in every freaking arc.
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Apr 29, 2019 7:33 PM
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xenovibe said:
Hey look, another episode where the show treats its audience like a bunch of idiots and makes it so every single character has to spew a bunch of expositoring monologues so that we can understand what's going on.

Expositoring isn't even a word so I guess this show is at least doing YOU a favor with its approach.


But anyway this series in general doesn't particularly hype me up (and I don't like listening to Hanae Natsuki's voice either), yet every episode feels 10 min. or less and that's not an experience I have often with anime. Kudos for that.
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Apr 29, 2019 11:45 PM

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twins are so creepy.. how can they not be demons.. ahh that big demon is dam ugly
Apr 30, 2019 1:07 AM
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Specimen021 said:
More than anything, this episode showed me that, when it comes to great, memorable, stylish anime soundtracks, Kajiura is still the first person to talk to.
I've been worried about that for a few years now, but this is a return to form if I've ever seen one.


Not to rain on your parade, but Go Shiina is the main composer of this series.
Apr 30, 2019 1:16 AM

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Boplek said:
Specimen021 said:
More than anything, this episode showed me that, when it comes to great, memorable, stylish anime soundtracks, Kajiura is still the first person to talk to.
I've been worried about that for a few years now, but this is a return to form if I've ever seen one.


Not to rain on your parade, but Go Shiina is the main composer of this series.

I'm aware, but with particular tracks, I like to think I can distinguish between the two.
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