Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 1

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kmfacelo's avatarkmfacelo
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Our boy Tanjiro heads to town for the bag, but returns to a gut-wrenching scene. Determined to find the perp that did this to his family and turned his sister ratchet. Our boy Tanjiro goes full gangster and studies how to DESTROY demon ass. Pure peak.

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therreraoffice's avatartherreraoffice
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Overall the first episode is a great hook for viewers looking for action, trills, and a call to adventure!

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duxizme21's avatarduxizme21
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With little to no warning., Episode 1 Plunges you immediately into anger and loss. You cannot help but feel sympathetic towards the protagonist. The animation does a very good job in conveying the emotions of the characters. The dialogue and voice acting is superb!

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tairue's avatartairue
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The soundtrack is great especially the OST as well as the crisp sound effects like for example drawing the sword, etc. The pacing is great, the story starts of with introducing our main cast and then proceeds to show off their personality especially Tanjiro's

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venkateshonline's avatarvenkateshonline
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It delivers a haunting introduction with emotional weight and striking visual atmosphere. The tragedy-driven setup immediately establishes stakes and tone, while the final reveal hooks curiosity for the journey ahead.

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sujith's avatarsujith
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This starting of Anime is Created more curiosity in my heart. Intro of Tanjiro and Nezuko makes more curious about the anime. While the entry of Giyu, the Demon slayer is Actually makes heart break. To know the feeling, should watch this episode. This episode is insane.

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gurung's avatargurung
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The episode builds tension steadily during what seems like a routine dungeon raid. But the discovery of a hidden “double dungeon” completely flips the tone. The towering stone statues and the eerie smile of the god-like statue create genuine horror vibes.

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shrivijay19's avatarshrivijay19
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Episode 1 succeeds as a gripping introduction. It balances tragedy with hope, ensuring viewers are invested in Tanjiro and Nezuko’s bond. While the setup follows familiar shonen patterns, the emotional execution and stunning visuals make it memorable.

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hope_97's avatarhope_97
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Episode 1 of Demon Slayer is very catchy and unique concept with the introduction of the main character and the challenges he has to face.

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kirandande123's avatarkirandande123
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Strong opening that focuses on emotion and character over action. The episode builds a somber tone, introduces the stakes clearly, and uses its visuals and pacing to create a memorable and impactful start.

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yadavpallavi010's avataryadavpallavi010
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This episode sets a strong foundation for the series and innmediately captures attention. The animation quality is detailed and visually impressive. The pacing is smooth and background music enhances the emotional tone without being overwhelming.

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rkrawat1697's avatarrkrawat1697
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A calm mountain life is introduced before a sudden tragedy changes everything. The episode focuses on emotional setup, character motivation, and the beginning of a dangerous journey, prioritising atmosphere and attachment over action.

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jchancellor's avatarjchancellor
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Though it explores the universe very quickly on intro, the conflict is served in the most intriguing manner. Tanjiro and Nezuko's lore defies the norms in the Demon Slayer universe, turning their story into a confict that hooks you into the story development.

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niharikathakur9991's avatarniharikathakur9991
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The emotional impact of episode 1 is strong because Tanjiro enters tragedy and the metamorphosis of Nezuko, establishing a compelling and ominous journey. It is also an unforgettable beginning with its good pacing and cinematic visuals

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goyaljonesh06's avatargoyaljonesh06
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Episode 1 of Demon Slayer is a really strong and emotional start. It does a great job introducing Tanjiro and his character, making him easy to like and connect with. The episode has a calm and peaceful tone at first, but there’s also a sense that something bigger is coming. Th

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riyap072500's avatarriyap072500
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It is emotional and beautifully paced. It starts simple but quickly turns heartbreaking, giving strong motivation to the main character. The animation and background score stand out, making it a touching and gripping introduction to the journey ahead.

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karandhina58's avatarkarandhina58
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muskaanpreet1703's avatarmuskaanpreet1703
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This episode shows a boy living a simple life in the mountains. One day everything changes and he faces something very scary. This episode shows pain and the beginning of a hard journey.

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abubakkarahamed2000's avatarabubakkarahamed2000
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The quiet and serene beginning of Demon Slayer actually heightens the impact of what follows. We meet Tanjiro Kamado, a good-hearted and diligent young man who sells charcoal to provide for his family. You can sense his closeness to his family, particularly Nezuko, right away.

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kunal_shiv321's avatarkunal_shiv321
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Giyu spares them but issues a strict warning: if Nezuko ever eats a human, he will return to kill both of them personally. He directs Tanjiro to an old master living in the mountains—Sakonji Urokodaki, a retired demon slayer who can train Tanjiro.

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