In episode 7 of season 4 of Demon Slayer, there were many engaging elements. The episode’s longer duration was well-utilized, allowing for a significant amount of screen time for Kibutsuji Muzan. It also served as a reminder to fans of the high stakes, as the life of the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, was in peril and the demon hunters must act quickly to save him.
Despite not doing much other than walking, Muzan has received a lot of attention and discussion due to his walking sequence. This is because he was observed walking towards Kagaya Ubuyashiki after using Nakime’s assistance to locate his whereabouts.
The walking sequence featuring Muzan elicited a strong response from fans for several reasons, primarily due to the exaggerated shots and editing style.
Why Fans Reacted to the Muzan Walk Sequence in Demon Slayer
The Demon King’s walking sequence lasted for several minutes, a significant amount of screen time for a seemingly mundane action. His intimidating presence only amplified as he approached Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who was already close to death and accompanied by Amane Ubuyashiki. As the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya’s chances of survival were already slim, and Muzan’s arrival only furthered his impending demise.
The manner in which the walking scene was edited bore a strong resemblance to that of an Indian Soap Opera, as noted by a large portion of the fanbase who found the similarities between Muzan’s walking and the editing style of Indian Soap Operas to be quite striking.
The editing style of the film includes numerous exaggerated shots, frequent cuts, and dramatic sound effects. It is often perceived by the average media consumer as overly dramatized, a sentiment shared by fans in regards to the Demon King’s walking scene.
Fans’ Reactions to the Muzan Walking Scene
“I’m assuming the entirety of the Infinity Castle section was directed by Yuichi Terao, and I did enjoy it a lot. However the depiction of Muzan’s and Kokushibo’s menacing nature often came off as more edgy than terrifying. Dare I say Indian soap opera energy.”, said one fan
“genuinely the first thing that came to mind when I saw it. It’s very similar, quick cuts with digital effects”, said another
“there were a bunch of indian soap opera memes when this episode aired lol”, said one netizen
It was evident to the fanbase that there were striking similarities between Muzan’s movement and the editing style of an Indian Soap Opera. The animation utilized a multitude of cuts and various angles, which prompted fans to draw comparisons to the popular soap opera format. The frequent cuts and exaggerated angles were key elements that led to this comparison.
“I loved the Indian Drama Camera Work. Muzan has so much aura! Limitless Aura fr. Also Praise to the Animators, Director and ufotable.”said one fan
“Bro walks in like some Indian movie villain tho”, said another
“why was the muzan walking scene giving those indian drama vibes”, said one netizen
Despite some negative reactions, a few fans were captivated by the dramatized walking sequence in the show. They felt that it added to Muzan’s intimidating presence, especially as he moved towards Kagaya Ubuyashiki. However, some have pointed out its similarities to the editing style used in Indian Soap Operas. Nevertheless, the upcoming episode, which will finally reveal Ubuyashiki’s fate now that the Demon King has made an appearance, has left fans eagerly waiting in anticipation.
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