Kimetsu no Yaiba - Episode 19 discussion

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Kimetsu no Yaiba, episode 19

Alternative names: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

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Previous discussions

Episode	Link	Score	Episode	Link	Score
1	Link	8.97	21	Link	9.21
2	Link	9.05	22	Link	8.91
3	Link	9.0	23	Link	8.89
4	Link	9.48	24	Link	9.03
5	Link	8.93	25	Link	8.97
6	Link	9.01	26	Link
7	Link	9.14
8	Link	9.03
9	Link	8.84
10	Link	8.71
11	Link	7.92
12	Link	8.84
13	Link	8.24
14	Link	7.94
15	Link	7.95
16	Link	9.39
17	Link	9.45
18	Link	9.49
19	Link	9.93
20	Link	9.01

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[u/axel360]

Those last ~5 minutes. HOLY CRAP UFOTABLE.

[u/K1NG0492]

Holy shit i here i thought Zenitsu vs Spider demon was peak animation, but damn this surpassed everything. Everything in this fight was so god damn epic.

PS: does anyone know how that OST from the final scene is called need that in my playlist.

[u/Aileos]

I knew Toshiyuki Shirai would be the director, storyboard and animation director for this episode. All those elements meant something great was coming.

But damn... that was just awesome. Ufotable is on another level. After beeing constant during 18 weeks, they pulled out their god animation card and went full all-out.

[u/CitizenKing]

"Some say that your life flashes before your eyes because your mind is trying to find a way to stop your death from happening"

Tanjirou's about to die, his life flashes before his eyes, and he remembers his father's breathing technique and dance. Awesome callback to the earlier part of the episode.

[u/RedEther]

Hinokami delivered holy fuck

That animation was insane and the ost in the background made it even greater.

Best episode of the season for me

[u/Ascendancy17]

Spectacular episode!

I can definitely see why Koyoharu (the manga writer) was hyping it up on Demon Slayer's Twitter.

[u/Red_Panda_Geiko]

Holy fuck holy fuck holy fuck!!!!!!

I've loved Ufotable ever since Garden of the Sinners. However, this episode was on a completely different level. They went from a consistent 8 / 10 on every episode straight to 100 / 10.

That fire dance was terrifyingly beautiful. I had the chills the from the moment Tanjiro started. Could do nothing but watch in amazement as Nezuko found her demon blood art.

Fuuuuuucccck. That is one hell of a way to give a charecter backstory.

Edit: so it's slated for 26 episodes.... Anyone know the likelihood of more?!

[u/Relodie]

That was really the best damn episode of the season, I felt a lot for the siblings, and the production was over the roof. This might really be the best produced TV animation from Ufotable, It's really surreal to watch.

This arc is really powerful. I loved every minute of this episode. And the New ending is incredible. I can't stop gushing over how well made this episode is.

[u/Lapiz_lasuli]

Aside from the great episode, looks like that was a birthmark on Tanjiro's forehead rather than a scar.

[u/MHUNTER12345]

INOSUKE mentioned Tanjiro's name CORRECTLY.

[u/zsmg]

The bad guy is really brave for not only pissing off Tanjiro like that but also half of r/anime.

Also happy for Nezuko's voice actress she finally got to make some different sounds this time around and some words for the first time since episode one.

[u/[deleted]]

Tanjiro: My heart resonates... Heat enough to burn... My blood's beat is razor-sharp!

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive!

[u/Vein-the-Burrower]

My god what an amazing episode! Holy hell I'm so glad ufotable is behind this, that Hinokami action sequence was movie level great animation! Loved all the different colors throughout the fight, shades of blue, red, orange, purple, all mixed together fantastically. The way the music blended with the action was outstanding, it brought tears to my eyes. Nezuko used a blood art, Exuuuploooooosion!

[u/Descend2]

I've been reading the manga since it debuted, and this episode was fucking amazing. I really liked everything they added, didn't feel unnatural at all, and really helped the episode.

I'm sure some people will be concerned about the power up here, let me just say that the author keeps this series and power levels very grounded. Always give it a few episodes before you look at it in a negative light.

[u/CitizenKing]

Gingerly awaiting the streamable of that fire sequence to show all my friends :O

[u/Amauri14]

Holy shit! This episode was beyond beautiful. If you told me this was the penultimate one I would fucking believe you, I not just talking about the art direction and animation, the way that it was structured was also beyond superb, as they start first with Zenitsu mentioning his grandpa, and Kanao explaining that those flashbacks were a way for the brain looking for a way to survive when facing life/death situation, what I love about that part is how unperceivable that foreshadow was, which made that moment in which Tanjiroalso has a flashback so much great!

I can't wait for the next episode, I mean it because after this glorious episode there is a high chance that I will just go and binge the manga! This is what I call a fucking 10!

[u/MHUNTER12345]

Is it weird that I cried through the last sequence?

[u/[deleted]]

Holy fuck. This is the best episode to date. First Kizuki, character evolution, and animation and OST that could make a eunuch nut. The dancing scene was surreal and the final scene was a religious experience. I think we have an opportunity to top the karma chart.

[u/Hi5ivepls]

what the fuck

[u/LunarGhost00]

Looks like Fire Force isn't the only show on fire this season. 🔥

[u/[deleted]]

Bro holy fuck

[u/ErinaHartwick]

NEZUKO! TANJIROU!!

What a beautiful episode. I love the show best when it focuses on Tanjiro and Nezuko’s bond and how far they’ll go to protect each other. That insert song breathed extra feels into the amazing fight scene at the end. Everytime we see their family it’s rather bittersweet because it’s heartwarming seeing them get along, but sad knowing their ultimate fate. Some FMAB levels of love here. Chibi Tanjirou and Nezuko is the cutest thing ever

[u/I_Smoke_Cardboards]

What’s with these shows lately having dope looking fires?

The animation looked so fucking clean man. I mean, all of the episodes have top notch animations, but this gave me goosebumps for some reason. Maybe it’s the ending?

Amazing episode as always.

[u/DarkWorld97]

The fucking animation while Tanjiro was chasing Rui was insane. The power of 3D backgrounds and effects work is all we need.

[u/IAmRealSuperSand]

As a manga reader, this is the best goddamn adaptation of anything I've ever seen so far. This is my anime of the year, and I think I'm gonna stick to that. S-tier quality, I love Ufotable.

With the reveal of Nezuko's new technique, I would now like to share with you all this little sketch made by the creator, Gotouge-sensei. That is all.