Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 3

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kmfacelo's avatarkmfacelo
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Our boy Tanjiro is stuck on the final boss of training: a giant rock. Two weird-ass kids show up to humble him. Sabito puts him on a shirt for six months straight until Tanjiro finally learns how to slice through the boulder and strengthen our boy.

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tairue's avatartairue
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This episode turns Tanjiro's training montage into a visual feast. The sounds of steel swords clashing are crisp, and the visual effects of Tanjiro's training are amazing. This episode has great pacing showcasing Tanjiro's growth and progress.

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sujith's avatarsujith
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This Episode is seriously inspiring. Watching Tanjiro struggle, train, and finally cut that huge boulder feels incredibly satisfying. The guidance from Sabito and Makomo made an emotional and magical touch. It’s a powerful episode about growth, determination, and never giving up.

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hope_97's avatarhope_97
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In this episode, the training hero goes through, portraying the character development and pushing his limits is really good.

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yadavpallavi010's avataryadavpallavi010
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This episode had a darker and more serious tone. I felt more connected to the characters, and the emotional weight was noticable throughout. The visual were stricking, and the slow, steady pacing made everything feel more impactful and immersive.

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rkrawat1697's avatarrkrawat1697
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Tanjiro begins structured training under a mentor and learns the discipline required to survive in a dangerous world. The episode focuses on preparation, patience, and steady improvement rather than action, setting the foundation for future challenges.

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jchancellor's avatarjchancellor
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This episode explores more of Tanjiro's journey. More action are observed and the story has started to pick up on its action concept. Although, character development section could have been expanded to be longer to cultivate deeper emotional connection.

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aswinmangathil1999's avataraswinmangathil1999
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Introduces key concepts of the demon world while focusing on Tanjiro’s moral resolve and adaptability. The episode balances atmosphere and progression, expanding the narrative without relying on spectacle.

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sribansree's avatarsribansree
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8.5/10 Episode 3 officially begins Tanjiro’s intense training, and it’s both inspiring and emotional. We see his determination shine as he pushes through harsh conditions and difficult lessons. The introduction of his mentor adds depth to the story, and the training sequences ar

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caturteer's avatarcaturteer
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Intense build up for a training arc and foreshadowing upcoming trials

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monanebreja1's avatarmonanebreja1
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Intense action and good character development.

meenjane's avatarmeenjane
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lex_labo's avatarlex_labo
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