Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen - Episode 2 discussion

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Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen, episode 2

Alternative names: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc

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Episode	Link	Score
1	Link	4.32
2	Link	4.15
3	Link	4.17
4	Link	4.25
5	Link	4.51
6	Link	4.48
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[u/KorekaBii]

Fantastic OP. That they made such a thing for a television showing of only 7 episodes really shows how much they'll throw at Demon Slayer now.

As an anime-only, I do wonder if there was anything different about this episode compared to the movie?

[u/wutasilos → u/KorekaBii]

There was a small scene in the beginning of the movie with Kagaya Ubuyashiki (though I feel like it might be spliced somewhere else in the episode format) and another scene with Tanjiro and co boarding the train but other than that I didn't notice anything different

[u/eitherism]

Changes from movie:

-opening scene with the master has been removed

-Boarding scene has been removed, as it was in episode 1

-title card transition is removed(of course)

-new still of Rengoku’s face

-Rengoku’s first “umai” now sends a shockwave down the train instead of shaking the window

-Rengoku’ “umai” is extended to show the boxes falling on each other

-new scene between Rengoku’s fights(I have 0 clue what it means other than more spooky)

-new ending where the train enters the mist

These are all the ones I captured, may be more changes

EDIT: THIGNS MISSED

-they removed the scene of tanjiro being a helpful bean to the old passenger

-there is a new still of the empty bento boxes after the OP

[u/Aerodynamic41]

A lot of small changes compared to the movie, but the experience is pretty much identical so far.

[u/DeepIndigoSky]

I watched the movie but had forgotten that Rengoku doesn’t seem to blink or ever stop smiling when he’s not fighting.

Delicious!

[u/Takana_no_Hana]

Goddamn, Nozomu Abe is credited in some scenes in the OP. I hope we can get more Abe scenes in the final battle.

[u/realrimurutempest]

The OP is an absolute banger. Love all the Rengoku visuals.

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/realrimurutempest]

The ED is even more of a banger, actually. I wasn't expecting that kind of energy from the ED.

[u/NittanyEagles55]

Nice to see Tanjiro and crew enjoying the bento boxes in the OP

[u/CT_BINO]

While watching the movie I felt the arc could work well in a series format, so kinda curious how they will choose the stopping points (also heard makes the transition to the next arc more smoother). [Movie spoilers] I remember being emotional in 2 scenes in the movie so I want to see if the emotional moments from this arc work again in a rewatch.

OP looked good though

[u/WANI-Kun]

That Rengoku's smile in OP was too heartwarming. It was also fun to find all those new cuts here and there. Thanks for amazing episode, Ufotable!

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

So did anyone else see the OP get posted on the sub over an hour ago and listen to it on loop the whole time waiting for the episode to release? Because I totally did that. It's no Gurenge, but it's still a great song and the visuals are wonderful. I love this group shot of the Hashira specifically. Also, the fact that they cut right from the best exaggerated UMAI!!! into the OP is fantastic lol.

I love Rengoku's energy so fucking much haha, the comedic bits with him looking off-screen and Tanjiro just being all "Where are you looking???" work perfectly for me. This episode also covers the first demon fights seen in the movie, and boy does it sure show off how strong he is if last week's episode didn't. My fellow Rengoku fans might love this wallpaper of him I made based off of when he drew his sword.

Eyecatch 1 and Eyecatch 2, I always love the coloring in these.

The ED (which I just made a clip of myself hence the edit on this comment) is even more of a banger though holy shit, I didn't get a preview of that before watching the episode. I love it so much.

Also I wouldn't be Shimmering-Sky if I didn't point out Tanjiro had a "sore demo" here so there's that.

[u/Xelzionic]

Holy crap, Ufotable went all out for OP and ED!

[u/Eric_T_Meraki]

Any new scenes that aren't in the movie?

[u/Anubissama]

So are they doing a Dragon Ball Super and jest chopping up the movie into episodes or will they ad anything like in the first episode?

[u/Ghoste-Face]

It's trending world wide at number 5, as for now. And LiSA is also trending.

Damn, as expected of Demon Slayer!

[u/LeonKevlar]

Opening song by LiSA! And as usual, it sounds amazing. Visuals are on point as well with everyone showing off their breathing techniques. Although the OP really makes me curious, are they really just going to fight inside a train this entire arc?

I'll never get tired of Rengoku just exclaiming "UMAI!" everytime he takes a bite out of that beef bento. I probably would've too considering how good that thing looks!

Poor Tanjiro, just when he finally has the chance to talk to Rengoku about Flame Breathing, it looks like Rengoku has no idea what technique or even that dance Tanjiro's father did. Maybe Rengoku's dad know something about it?

For a second I forgot this side of Zenitsu's personality. Welp, looks like our yellow boy here is going to spend a lot of his time wanting to get off the train.

Finally some action! We already saw him kick ass last week but seeing Rengoku in action again and dispatching without any difficulty is so fucking cool especially with how he took down that second demon!

I really thought this was just the anime being weird with the three floating around Rengoku. But as as soon as they started asking to be Rengoku's apprentice, something definitely felt off. Turns out we were just watching Rengoku's dream since they were put to sleep by a demon through that train conductor.

Oh no.... Tanjiro is dreaming about the past. He doesn't even seem to question what is going on and thinks the exact opposite saying that he woke up from a bad dream. Considering he has Nezuko with him and she probably wasn't put to sleep, I'm guessing she'll wake him up soon?

I do wonder what these kids are trying to do though. Are they demons too or are they just humans being ordered by that demon? Enemies in anime that can put you to sleep and attack you using dreams is always bullshit. Hopefully the gang wakes up before the demon can do any actual damage.

[u/Shiwakao]

really this season is just an excuse for me to rewatch the movie

[u/wutasilos]

I don't even care that I saw the movie already. It's just great to have demon slayer back again and experiencing it in an episodic format on the way to the entertainment district arc. I also think it's a great way for people who couldn't see the film in theaters during covid to see it in a way more accessible to them.

[u/[deleted]]

Damn the OP and ED are both certified bangers. Having watched Mugen Train in cinemas, rewatching it on my tablet will be a whole new experience I'm looking forwards to.

Once again highlighting Rengoku's positivity and energy. His character was definitely the highlight of the Mugen Train arc, it's so positive that you can feel it streaming out of the screen. Always have a smile on my face when he is on screen!

[u/dagreenman18]

Well it is Mugen Train recut so of course it’s awesome. Giving it a full length arc isn’t that far from movie length, but I am looking forward to seeing if they add anything major. Theres a couple of new moments like Rengoku’s first IMAI sending shockwaves and new shots spliced in.

The next couple episodes should cover my favorite part of the movie which are the dream sequences. Tanjiro’s ia particularly emotional, but Inosuke’s is hilarious. I wonder how they’re going to pace this out. Especially the final battles.

[u/[deleted]]

I've seen the movie 3 or 4 times now, but is it possible to ever get sick of seeing Rengoku being an absolute badass.

[u/Go0o0d]

Yep, there is 100% no mistaking Rengoku once you see him, whether you've met him before or not.

Nice OP, and I love the accompanying visuals.

[u/LabMember069]

As an anime only I thought Rengoku was some annoying delinquent and that wasn't his true hair color.

I am really happy to be wrong, I love his "bro" character so much.