Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 23: Hashira Meeting

Manga chapter 44-45

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 23: Hashira Meeting

Manga chapter 44-45

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.5

80 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 8 scenes • 3 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

haillordfrieza's avatar
haillordfrieza
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Finally, we can see the most powerful swordsmen gathered together! This episode focuses more on the writing and the dynamic between the Master and his Hashira than on spectacular fights, and it marks a turning point in the future of humanity and in Tanjiro's and Nezuko's lives.

pandemania55's avatar
pandemania55
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excellent conclusion to set the fate of nezuko, everything in this episode looked so unpredictible as well keeping introducing so well, the hashiras, probably this is on of the best introducing about a organization in media, grear script, everyboyd shine in this episode, it feels, like everybody was doing it something key to apport to the plot, again great

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
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Sweet sibling moment. A light episode but it contained packed information. Missing this episode would blur the context for future episodes. Comedy was delivered nicely, though not all parts, especially Zenitsu’s. Overall it was a post event moment after meeting the Hashira members.


kristanoelle26's avatar
kristanoelle26
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After a grueling and intense several episode fight with Rui and his family, episode 23 takes a moment to showcase the Hashira and their indifference toward Tanjiro harboring his demon sister. It's a strong setup episode that keeps the tension building.

sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
The way the Serpent Hashira was so cruel to Tanjiro, I was genuinely worried for him, so Giyu stepping in felt like such a huge relief. It’s wild how the other Hashira treat Giyu like an outcast, even after he clearly showed he has a good heart by protecting someone.
vasto_lorde_void's avatar
vasto_lorde_void
Tanjiro actually trying to headbutt Sanemi again was so on brand for him, but then Muichiro just casually sniping him with those tiny pebbles? That had me genuinely cackling. I swear, Ubuyashiki-sama watching the chaos with that peaceful smile made me think he finds it all pretty endearing, despite the seriousness.
hakuda_hero_473's avatar
hakuda_hero_473
Nezuko refusing that blood was so intense and Sanemi looks like a total maniac for stabbing the box like that but she really showed her strength by just turning her head away
suzaku_kururugi_172's avatar
suzaku_kururugi_172
blue's avatar
blue
hop_355's avatar
hop_355
The voice Oyakata-sama has is so crazy and it just calmed the whole yard down even after Tanjiro made that super embarrassing promise to kill Muzan right in front of the Hashira
krillin_ki_59's avatar
krillin_ki_59
I was so mad at Sanemi for hurting Nezuko but her resisting that rare blood after seeing her family in that flashback made me so proud and she is definitely the best girl
enenra_enigma_53's avatar
enenra_enigma_53
garou_gusher_121's avatar
garou_gusher_121
Inosuke being so depressed at the butterfly mansion was actually kind of sad and the way he just sat there feeling bad for being weak makes me wonder how bad that forest fight messed him up
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zora_284
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dark_beast_ganon
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palkia_308
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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the aftermath of Tanjiro's encounter with the Corps' leadership in 'Master of the Mansion,' Episode 23 deepens the institutional conflict surrounding Nezuko's existence and Tanjiro's unconventional path. Positioned three episodes from the season finale, it functions as a critical pivot point, resolving the immediate tension of the Hashira's judgment while laying groundwork for the 'Rehabilitation Training' arc that follows. This is where the show expands its world beyond Tanjiro's immediate journey and establishes the power players who will shape everything ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the aftermath of Tanjiro's encounter with the Corps' leadership in 'Master of the Mansion,' Episode 23 deepens the institutional conflict surrounding Nezuko's existence and Tanjiro's unconventional path. Positioned three episodes from the season finale, it functions as a critical pivot point, resolving the immediate tension of the Hashira's judgment while laying groundwork for the 'Rehabilitation Training' arc that follows. This is where the show expands its world beyond Tanjiro's immediate journey and establishes the power players who will shape everything ahead.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 8 scenes • 3 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

haillordfrieza's avatar
haillordfrieza
VerifiedVerified
gredeambrosis's avatar
gredeambrosis
VerifiedVerified

Finally, we can see the most powerful swordsmen gathered together! This episode focuses more on the writing and the dynamic between the Master and his Hashira than on spectacular fights, and it marks a turning point in the future of humanity and in Tanjiro's and Nezuko's lives.

pandemania55's avatar
pandemania55
VerifiedVerified

excellent conclusion to set the fate of nezuko, everything in this episode looked so unpredictible as well keeping introducing so well, the hashiras, probably this is on of the best introducing about a organization in media, grear script, everyboyd shine in this episode, it feels, like everybody was doing it something key to apport to the plot, again great

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
VerifiedVerified

Sweet sibling moment. A light episode but it contained packed information. Missing this episode would blur the context for future episodes. Comedy was delivered nicely, though not all parts, especially Zenitsu’s. Overall it was a post event moment after meeting the Hashira members.


kristanoelle26's avatar
kristanoelle26
VerifiedVerified

After a grueling and intense several episode fight with Rui and his family, episode 23 takes a moment to showcase the Hashira and their indifference toward Tanjiro harboring his demon sister. It's a strong setup episode that keeps the tension building.

sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
The way the Serpent Hashira was so cruel to Tanjiro, I was genuinely worried for him, so Giyu stepping in felt like such a huge relief. It’s wild how the other Hashira treat Giyu like an outcast, even after he clearly showed he has a good heart by protecting someone.
vasto_lorde_void's avatar
vasto_lorde_void
Tanjiro actually trying to headbutt Sanemi again was so on brand for him, but then Muichiro just casually sniping him with those tiny pebbles? That had me genuinely cackling. I swear, Ubuyashiki-sama watching the chaos with that peaceful smile made me think he finds it all pretty endearing, despite the seriousness.
hakuda_hero_473's avatar
hakuda_hero_473
Nezuko refusing that blood was so intense and Sanemi looks like a total maniac for stabbing the box like that but she really showed her strength by just turning her head away
suzaku_kururugi_172's avatar
suzaku_kururugi_172
blue's avatar
blue
hop_355's avatar
hop_355
The voice Oyakata-sama has is so crazy and it just calmed the whole yard down even after Tanjiro made that super embarrassing promise to kill Muzan right in front of the Hashira
krillin_ki_59's avatar
krillin_ki_59
I was so mad at Sanemi for hurting Nezuko but her resisting that rare blood after seeing her family in that flashback made me so proud and she is definitely the best girl
enenra_enigma_53's avatar
enenra_enigma_53
garou_gusher_121's avatar
garou_gusher_121
Inosuke being so depressed at the butterfly mansion was actually kind of sad and the way he just sat there feeling bad for being weak makes me wonder how bad that forest fight messed him up
zora_284's avatar
zora_284
dark_beast_ganon's avatar
dark_beast_ganon
palkia_308's avatar
palkia_308
rangiku_rider's avatar
rangiku_rider
goron's avatar
goron
croaa's avatar
croaa

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©吾峠呼世晴/集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com