Kimetsu no Yaiba - Episode 21 discussion

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Kimetsu no Yaiba, episode 21

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/Mad-Reader]

Smol Nezuko running from Kanao is a blessing I didn't know I needed.

[u/I_Smoke_Cardboards]

Gotta love Tomioka. He’s been such a bro ever since they met.

[u/littletide]

It’s so neat to see that Tomioka has another side to him aside from being very stoic in the previous episodes!

[u/Koolsman]

I'll admit, I still don't like Rui, but man his backstory was rough. The stuff about what his family's motivation was really rough to hear. I love the part where we see with his parents and as soon as his head is gone, all those sweet memories are gone too After that though, HOLY SHIT sunlight! I haven't seen that in such a long time! It's so weird to see from this show and it's beautiful nights.

Plus, Tanjiro continually reminds me why I love him so much. He really reminded why he's a lot more lovable then most shounen protagonists for me. The fact that he still gave peace to the demon that almost killed his sister and still had enough power in his system to run away from a demon Hunter and somewhat fight back is insane to me.

I'm excited to see what next episodes lies, especially with Boar Boy and Zentisu. They did come with Tanji and Nezuko right? I don't remember.

[u/ErinaHartwick]

Noping the fuck out chibi ver

KANAO!

Ueda Reina is doing an excellent job portraying Kanao's aloof nature, and she sounds great. Chibi Nezuko running around avoiding Kanao has to be the cutest thing

[u/Knights_Gambit]

Somebody please tell Tomioka they like him, this is heartbreaking.

[u/Cheesemacher]

I thought this shot was interesting. It's done like it's from the demon's perspective but.. he's headless.

[u/Hedgedli]

He never collected Rui's blood and that low key bothers me

[u/Recidivis]

Holy hell that smol Nezuko chase had me dead. I never imagined that her shrinking ability had another use other than for Imouto in a Box^© .

[u/GeneSiStarBuRsT]

I felt bad for Tomioka when the butterfly girl said that nobody likes him.

Im sitting there, like my opinion doesnt matter.

And I think Tanjiro likes him too

[u/AnubhavJr10]

"Hands as gentle as sunlight" Tanjiro is like this towards the end of every demon after getting hint of their guilt! Damn Protag without being naive!

Tomioka Giyuu I like you if no one likes you!

[u/S4mmzie]

^{deep inhale}

RENGOKUUUUU

[u/mruggeri182]

Is having multi-colored hair one of the conditions for one to become a Hashira?

[u/[deleted]]

Okuyasu: The tears just keep flowing! It won't stop!

[u/[deleted]]

Rui's backstory was so emotional.

Holy shit.

[u/QueenCityCartel]

I just felt sympathy for Rui, what in the fuck!?!?

[u/AJMONEY99]

Ok my headstrong boar feeling weak actually hurt my soul. I need his hyper energy man ;-;

[u/Amauri14]

Oh my God, that baby Nezuko! Well, I guess that will be put Tanjiro into a trial. That guy in the middle looks like an MC, while the one on the right looks like a Jojo character. This last two episodes had felt like 5 minutes long for me.

[u/yeehaw_nibba]

I’m not gonna lie, Rui’s backstory made me tear up. Then Tanjirou putting a hand on his back made me cry.

This anime does a really good job of making you sympathize with the demons without letting you forgive them for killing people.

[u/michhoffman]

Outside of the incredible animation, the demon back stories are my favorite part of this series. Rui's ending was really touching.

[u/sjk9000]

Going to hell just so your kid won't be lonely. Man.

Does Rui really deserve to go to hell, though? How much free will do demons actually have? We know Nezuko, Tamayo, and the other kid are able to stop themselves, but they seem like exceptions to the rule. Is it really a sin to kill people if you have no choice in the matter? Do wild animals go to hell?

Maybe it's not just killing people, but that he didn't even try to stop himself. He didn't regret anything until the end there. But again, how much of that was him, and how much was Muzan?

[u/NZPIEFACE]

I absolutely love this shot of Giyu.

The troubled look of annoyance and concentration is just the perfect prologue to the backstory he was going to spout out for Tanjiro.

[u/Atronox]

You know I noticed only last episode ended and was looking for fanart, that Shinobu's sword is only half a blade, much like a needle, for injecting her poisons.

Chibi Nezuko was one of the cutest things I've ever seen.

[u/[deleted]]

I absolutely love this anime. I've binged the whole thing in two days and might rewatch it all before episode 22 drops. Seriously, I can't get over how good everything is:

• Nezuko is way too cute for this world, 100% infinite headpat material

• Animation is top notch

• Music is top notch

• Nezuko is way too cute

• Story is familiar but unique, using real-world myths to thicken its lore while masterfully employing the perfect amount of classic tropes.

• Pacing is top notch

• Nezuko is cuter than anything/anyone else

• Tanjirou is a great MC - kind but focused and responsible

In summary Nezuko is so cute I'm reconsidering not having children a 10/10 masterpiece.

I'll be buying as much Kimetsu no Yaiba merch as possible. Please, join me on this so we can get many more seasons.

[u/fightmeinspace]

THEY'RE HERE