The first episode of the Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc premiered on May 12, 2024, and included an anime-original scene depicting the Infinity Castle on the brink of destruction.
Following the revelation that Nezuko, a demon who could walk in the sun, had been attacked by Kibutsuji Muzan, preparations for war against him began. The Hashira, now on high alert for Muzan’s actions, took turns guarding during the night and using the daytime to train their apprentices.
However, the highlight of this episode was undoubtedly its opening minutes, which showcased an anime-exclusive sequence of two Hashiras mistakenly entering the Demon Castle while tracking a demon. While many viewers were captivated by the stunning depiction of the castle, a few fans brought up other anime and expressed their personal opinions.
Please note: This article includes possible spoilers from the first episode of season 4 of Demon Slayer and reflects the author’s personal viewpoint.
Fan Reactions to the Anime-Original Scene of the Infinity Castle in Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc Episode 1
The first episode of the Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc began with the arrival of Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa and Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro at a mysterious castle where multiple disappearances had been reported. They were joined by fellow demon slayers who had also been investigating the case.
While gazing at the ancient castle, they noticed a demon transporting a human inside. Without hesitation, they charged towards the demon in an attempt to rescue the human, only to be confronted by a group of demonic creatures. Utilizing their breathing techniques, both Hashira swiftly eliminated every demon in sight and urged the other demon slayer to leave, as the situation was far too perilous to remain.
After following the demons to the castle’s roof, the two Hashira were met with even more demons. As anticipated, they easily defeated them and rescued the humans. Continuing their pursuit, they tracked the demon who had leapt into the castle. As they entered the castle, they caught a glimpse of the Infinity Castle teeming with demons.
The Wind Hashira attempted to quickly reach the demon and eliminate him as the castle began to vanish. However, the castle disappeared just as the Hashira reached the demon, leaving both of them puzzled. This led to the first episode of the latest installment of Demon Slayer starting with an anime-original scene, which did not upset most fans.
Reactions to the Anime-Original Scene in Episode 1 of Demon Slayer’s Hashira Training Arc
As predicted, the majority of the fan base adored the anime-original scene featuring the Infinity Castle and praised the anime. One fan expressed their excitement for the upcoming arc, known as the Infinity Castle arc. They stated that while fans were thrilled to see a glimpse of the castle, they may not be prepared for an entire arc focused on it.
In addition, a fan also recounted their cinema experience watching the Demon Slayer: To the Hashira Training movie. The film included a recap of the Swordsmith Village arc and a brief preview of the latest sequel, just before the airing of the first episode of the Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc.
The fan revealed that he had a moment of panic upon seeing the two Hashira near the castle. He also expressed excitement for the future episodes, which were scheduled to be released every Sunday.
“We winning man this is not even 0.01% of castles a whole arc dedicated to it coming soon”a fan claimed
“When I watched it in theaters, I freaked the hell out they were so close!”another fan claimed
“Can’t freaking wait too this arc Im be wide eyed high off that za every Sunday”another one claimed
Despite the majority of comments praising the Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc, there were also some fans who had differing opinions about the sequel. One fan even went as far as declaring the final arc of My Hero Academia to be superior to the current sequel of Demon Slayer. This fan was referring to the upcoming seventh season of My Hero Academia, which is set to air in the same season (Spring 2024).
A fan attempted to alleviate the excitement surrounding Demon Slayer by giving the series a maximum rating of 7 out of 10, suggesting that the hype may not be justified. Furthermore, the fan boldly stated that they, along with others, have no plans to watch the Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc during the upcoming Spring 2024 Anime season.
“Nahh. MHA final arc >>”a fan said
“Greatest new gen arc”ok, chill lil bro. it’s at best a 7 and at worst a 3”another one claimed
“We will not be watching”another fan claimed
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