THE MOUNTAIN CLIMB??!! | DEMON SLAYER - EPISODE 2 | New Anime Fan! | REACTION

[@GOTGames]

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[@juandavidbuitragolopez697]

I'm just telling you that animation is only going up, it improves with each season that even surpasses the concept of blockbuster.

[@leilaam6498]

When are you streaming It? (Kimetsu no yaiba, not sao)

[@Impact4388]

@@leilaam6498 he will not stream demon slayer its youtube exclusive. he will react in specified days.

[@leilaam6498]

@@Impact4388 oh, okey. Thank you! 😊

[@Evilgamesvlogs]

Nezuko is adorable -g.o.t games Never agreed more

[@おさるの子-x9b]

The old man’s mask is “Tengu”. Tengu is traditional japanese monster and they are very wise.

[@LordDarkrai2000]

Tengu are known in myths for teaching people who became quite famous later.

[@GOTGames]

Ah okay! Thank you for explaining!

[@おさるの子-x9b]

@@GOTGames Have a good journey！

[@Ferdy_Yuugitsune1040]

@@GOTGames And the red coloured tengu mask it self is exist in real life and also being used in Noh (a traditional Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century and it is the oldest major theater art that is still regularly performed today). - Tengu are considered a type of yōkai (supernatural entity) and a Kami. - Shinto is the indigenous faith in Japan and it is as old as Japan itself. It remains existed along with Japan's Buddhism. - Kami (god in english) is divine beings or sacred spirits which take the form of things and concepts important to life, such as wind, rain, mountains, trees, rivers and fertility. Kami are not much like the gods of other faiths or religions.

[@Magecats]

And they always have the long noses.

[@damianlecumberry7427]

Tanjiro lives in the mountains, chops wood since he was little and takes that to sell going down the mountain and climbing back, so... Yeah, he's a tough 12/13 years old

[@GreatWalker]

Good explaination, chopping wood is hard. He's 13 in this episode.

[@GOTGames]

True

[@mushroomsandsoup2543]

@@GOTGames Also he is 13 and his sister is 12 I think

[@fronteiro]

11:54 These "cuts" that we have in some animes are when they go to commercial breaks on Japanese TV. Remember those explanatory texts in the Attack on Titan episodes? So, it's the same thing... Before the break, one text appeared, and after the break, another. All anime have these "cuts" in the middle, but most don't include images or text to separate them.

[@bellaclark5225]

I was surprised that he didn't recognize that at all

[@GOTGames]

I did wonder, but that does make a lot of sense! 👍

[@Skywolfhd20]

they're called eye-cathces, since they're supposed to catch your eye if you're channel surfing

[@Krawbs]

When people say the storyline is basic they are essentially saying it is fairly straightforward and has a lot of cliches. There are also a lot of "isn't that convenient" writing. You aren't going to be stuck pondering things and get big plot twists that shock you. There is nothing wrong with basic straight forward stories, especially if you enjoy all the elements put into the story. A likable cast of characters and the world/setting can really carry a basic story. Not to mention in terms of anime you also have amazing visuals and music to enhance it.

[@walgav7]

Yeah, story is straight forward, but the animation makes it 10/10

[@amoskoh4390]

I freaking love the osts too.

[@SoverineSR]

It's also worth noting, there's tons of other shows that follow the same beats and patterns, but nobody says a negative thing about it. This narrative came about because people wanted to dunk on the most popular anime of the time to feel better than the masses, and fans kind of just let them have it.

[@Krawbs]

@@SoverineSR I disagree. You'll find this said about a lot of series. They just tend to not be popular enough for you to hear it a lot in comparison to how popular Demon Slayer is. Many shounen get labeled similar.

[@Uldihaa]

Those are also the same people that use trope and cliché interchangeably. They'll also struggle to cite an example of another anime series that isn't built on tropes with a straightforward story.

[@kokodin5895]

i think people who criticize demon slayer for being basic are missing the point to why is it fun to watch. It is not a mystery show, it is not a riddle. And you don't have to think about it too much to understand what it is about. But why would it be a bad thing? Very good animation, well choreographed combat and pretty good music is just an icing on a cake. Story is straight forward but characters are very well developed and it balance itself very well between being scary, funny and engaging. And when it gets heavy it is only heavy enough to make the point and push story forward (or to make you cry a little). i can't wait for probably next year for the last arch of the story.

[@natalimoina]

you do have to think quite hard to grasp everything as deep as possible

[@yuna_193]

@@natalimoina and i honestly think that breathing techniques and other techniques they use to fight like total concentration are kinda complexe

[@jujujujujujujujujujuju]

The plot of the story is so simple, but the execution of it is why people love it so much.

[@Hananotaka]

People confuse plot with story. The plot of DS is quite simple and straightforward. The story, and in particular the characterization, is anything but that.

[@thmonlee]

this is not revealed in the story but the author said in an interview that the reason the old man wear a mask because he looks too gentle and kind and demons always make fun of his face

[@CaffeineDeprivation]

I mean... I'm pretty sure it does get mentioned at an after-credits scene at some point. But yeah

[@LamirLakantry]

Urokodaki wasn't running with his arms behind him. He had his arms tucked in his shirt for warmth, and the sleeves loose. I believe that's a real style of wearing clothes, or at least used to be. But the origin of the running with hands behind oneself comes from how ninja would sprint from one hiding spot to the next while trying to make as little noise as possible from friction of the old timey cloths or any armor they may be wearing. It is not meant for long distance running. The anime Naruto, used that stile of running a lot because the show features ninjas, and it saved on animation budget, and kind of became iconic as the anime run.

[@BernardoPC117]

Plus is easier to animate

[@melodym6419]

My daughter runs like that with her arms behind her. She's 3 and calls it her Superhero Run and it is adorable

[@TheGloryXros]

And here's where you start seeing why Demon Slayer's fights are so tense: they're literal HUMANS, going up against supernatural demonic beings with crazy powers and being near-immortal.

[@GOTGames]

Yup 😳😳

[@SoverineSR]

A little cultural information, 'goblin mask' is a pretty harsh localization for the sake of giving us something familiar. The mask is a representation of tengu, basically a divine bird person of the mountains. While they are often considered dangerous, I would say the level of respect they earn is somewhere in the middle of a priest and an angel. There's a number of masks in Japanese culture representing various creatures that have grown popular, and Tengu masks are one of the most iconic, well recognized for the nose they depict.

[@GOTGames]

Oh damn, thank you for explaining!

[@Graestra]

"I could do that" -- you're really underestimating mountain climbing. Just because you're not scaling up a sheer cliff face doesn't mean it's not difficult and dangerous. It's all up hill and can still be quite steep, it can be cold, the weather can change quickly, there can be predators like bears, the air gets thinner so breathing is more difficult. Never underestimate mountains, or nature in general; that's how accidents happen and people die or need emergency rescue. In 2022 there were over 3,500 mountain accident victims in Japan.

[@Hiraishin247]

Don't forget Tanjiro carried his sister for at least 5 miles of running before the climbing.

[@Hiraishin247]

And the road through the mountain had to be LONG if he started up from dusk up to the top and then back down at Dawn.

[@GOTGames]

You are definitely right that it isn't anywhere near as easy as it looks, I was just more so saying when I hear the words mountain that's not what I imagined.

[@kennethmorgan8795]

@@Hiraishin247 WAY more than 5 miles I would guess. The demon died at sunrise and Tanjiro arrive at Sakonji's house at sunset, while running the entire time. If it was less than 20 miles I'd eat my shoes.

[@sonicartzldesignerclan5763]

Im from austria 39% of our pop does mountain climbing / hiking up mountains. Its dangerous but even grannys and kids do it. Everybody can do it Please dont act like its jumping from a plane or something. The biggest enemy in mountain climbing and hiking is the stamina and the second one is the power to maintain for multiple hours without breaking down every 30 min.

[@iamshadow5340]

lmao imagine being spoiled the next 5 seconds by a mid credits screen 💀

[@GOTGames]

😂😂

[@Chasingdreams25]

😂😂😂😂

[@DeathLadyShinigami]

The bamboo is a muzzle to help Nezuko keep from eating people. She's using pure will power to Not eat people. The muzzle, as something between her mouth and what she wants to eat, helps give her time to overpower her hunger.

[@shockhorn81]

Demon slayer season 1 is from 2019. All demons have different abilities one of hers is to change her size between child and adult and didn't know you had snake. He can tell the difference between humans and demons and all individuals have an unique scent. The thing in her mouth is a bamboo muzzle that Giyu put there to prevent her from biting people. Most of your other questions get answered in a few episodes so I'll let you figure it out. 11:53 it's for an ad break and she grabs him right after so not really a spoiler. 27:24 You can call him Giyu, Tomioka is his last name Giyu Tomioka (in Japanese they say last names first also Tomioka Giyu).

[@bethanymiddleton5758]

No, most Demon's can shape-shift. Nezuko's is a basic size-changing shape-shifting.

[@shockhorn81]

@@bethanymiddleton5758 you don't see that many shape shift though

[@GOTGames]

Okay! Thank you so much for the information! And yeah, she's called Luna, a little corn snake, little in snake terms 😂 completely harmless and super sweet!

[@shockhorn81]

@@GOTGames cool I love reptiles

[@jorgitosilva]

Tantito has been supporting his family since his father died... He has been going up and down the mountain cutting down trees making charcoal, carrying it up and down the mountain bringing the groceries to keep his family alive... With the commitment he has to save nezuko... It does make sense that he is quite sturdy and is in really good shape...

[@akamilvus2834]

This mask is translated as a “goblin mask,” but it is actually a mask of a “tengu". Tengu are legendary creatures that appear in Japanese folklore, and are also known as gods or yokai(Japanese folk monster).

[@rayzen119]

The "Demon Slayer story is basic" crowd is the one comparing it to... let's say Attack on Titan. So just ignore them, not everything needs to be full of mysteries and 523 plot points like AoT. DS has a "basic plot", kill demons, get stronger, kill more demons, etc. But it also has a lot of emotion behind its storytelling, various characters with different powers and a lot of epic moments. It's a very enjoyable show, so sit back, enjoy the ride and have fun! 😄

[@GOTGames]

Already really enjoying it! Think this is going to be a fun ride!

[@shdov]

People say the story in demon slayer is basic bc the story isn't as complex or deep as other animes which in my opinion it isnt bad thing bc its a easy story to follow it makes demon slayer a great first anime for people watching anime for the first time

[@belleville1805]

It's fun to see him judging someone really fast and then swift to to "I LIKE THIS DUDE" just as quickly XD

[@GOTGames]

😂😂

[@Dark_Andrew]

Personally I don't think the plot is basic, everyone has their own point of view. Also, just because a plot is "basic" doesn't mean it's a bad story, Demon Slayer is a lot of fun and I'm happy with that :D

[@danielpirez381]

It's quite basic. That doesn't mean it's bad.

[@GOTGames]

Basic absolutely does not equal bad! Some of my absolute favourite movies and TV shows have fairly simple stories! 💯💯

[@hbrown9813]

For sure! A simple plot is a strength. Any new author trying to get published and who knows what they’re doing will tell you that a story you want to be marketable should be able to summed up in one or two sentences. By keeping their plot simple, a writer can add new depth to traditional tropes, increasing interest by providing something familiar and fresh at the same time. The mangaka of Demon Slayer would have been ill-advised to make something overly complex for their first big series. Complicated, twisting stories definitely have their place and can be incredible, but they can be risky.

[@nicolas._.2294]

Huh, you're right tho ​@@hbrown9813 If i stay to think about it, i can count more than 20 anime/shows/movie/books/even games with story That are rather complex and it's truly risky becs they get a lot of hate for various reasons, and they are all tied to the fact that the story is complex. I guess you can't cut it right either way, people will always find something to complain about, more or less. I guess it just comes downs if you either like simple or complex story, but 2 are great in their own way

[@willm772]

I want you to complete a 10 mile run within an hour with someone on your back and then say "I JUST went on a run"

[@CysaDaMerc]

I honestly believe a lot of the people who hate on demon slayer only do it because of how popular it is. The show is beautifully animated and the animation only gets better, which is probably why the haters are so weird about their grievances.

[@Sinister707]

Well the story is simple but it also has a lot of depth. Like A LOT of depth. This story was written by combining or using multiple japanese folklores or different tales. I have Japanese friends who to this date r learning more and more about this story. And ppl who complain the story is simple r actually the fans of other battle shonens. They crave for cool and badass characters. But demon slayer has a very emotional, family oriented theme. I just want to recommend you to not get affected by anime's audience tastes or opinions coz most of them r literally kids

[@han-ek8pm]

I also never understand those haters whenever they said that demon slayer is basic, bcs demon slayer display complex human relationships and their emotions

[@nicolas._.2294]

They can't make the difference between story and plot

[@jayeculture]

That’s just bamboo in Nezuko’s mouth. Also, I don’t see OPs as spoilers, I think of them more as teasers.

[@brandon6612]

Just discovered these videos! I'm already having fun watching you go in this journey. Demon Slayer is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 don't let anybody lie to you.

[@dylanpennington-g7b]

Season 2 EP 10 "never give up" is the highest rated episodes

[@Daesma999]

rightfully so

[@GOTGames]

👀

[@Daesma999]

@@GOTGames for your information: It was released the same day as "From you, 2000 years ago" . What a sunday that was..

[@Patte-chan]

1:12 That is not a second explanation - that is a reasoning. For why he doesn't need to pay.😆

[@BHWu2]

Demon Slayer is absolutely not an old anime; it just happened to be an online sensation when you first got into anime. In fact, it’s still ongoing, with a new season coming out currently. And yeah, it’s one of those anime like Re:Zero where they just went all in on the animation budget

[@christ.m3648]

11:48 ここのグラフィックはアイキャッチと言ってCMの間に入る演出があります。２回グラフィックが入ったのはその演出の為です。 あと天狗はゴブリンじゃないです😅

[@keroppi_frog9293]

Running with your hands behind your back is more convenient. It has less air friction. It’s like the tip of an airplane, or how birds migrate in a triangle.

[@FanniVarady]

I really want to see his reaction to the infinity castle arc and sunrise countdown. Those will be the craziest arcs of demon slayer. (and the saddest)

[@reginabetancourt1601]

I mean, yeah is the hero story, but is really well written (mostly), and the characters are charming, they're so charismatic is hard not to love them, also the animations is in another level, it literally make the industry rise (in the good and bad ways), believe me when I say, it only gets better

[@lucakonig4182]

The way of running seems to refer to the actual way ninja ran in the past. Ninja were more like secret messengers back in the days not like the assasins the movies try to show us. They ran with their arms tight to their body with almost now motion to avoid losing to much stamina and energy on long distance travels. Thats why I believe the old man is running like this.

[@lizcrane8177]

You're going to get so blown away by later fight scenes!

[@snapgab]

The running with hands behind their back thing is essentially just because it's easier to animate, or that's how it started at least, at this point it's also just because it's become something that people find 'cool,' just because over the years so many cool characters have done it.

[@ShadowNeo_2]

I am so glad you're finally checking out Demon Slayer. The next video can't come out soon enough 🤩

[@GOTGames]

Really enjoying it! This is gonna be fun!!

[@pingguozu]

27:05 He puts his hands into his clothes, and his sleeves naturally float.

[@skattum2216]

a lot of anime characters run with their hands behind their back because it's the way ninja's used to run. they do it to save energy, not wasting it on moving their arms with their legs.

[@sierrafolsom5965]

If you think about it, you’ll see his father’s backstory, but Tanjiro was in charge of carrying charcoal where he got it from somewhere, chopped wood, and climbed his hometown mountain all the time. That definitely strengthens the body!

[@Ferdy_Yuugitsune1040]

冨岡 義勇 = Tomioka Giyu, And Tomioka is a surname, Giyu is the given name. Same as 竈門 炭治郎 = Kamado Tanjiro, Kamado is his surname, and Tanjiro is the given name. Just as a note, In Japan, Surname written in the front and real name in the back. Meanwhile, In the english translation The placement of the Japanese names get adapted to the placement of names in the west.

[@wardenm]

That "spoiler" moment was just character bookends used at the start/finish of its commercial break.

[@ashhabimran239]

Demons eat humans, used to be humans, can't touch sunlight, and there's a group that hunts them are the Demon Slayer Corps, and the MCs family die in the first episode, with only the sister (figure) still alive. I remember hearing all of this (and other things later) and being reminded of Attack on Titan

[@deadsound21]

The story is not basic. It's them whos mind is basic. Maybe they just can't comprehend what is a good, simple and complex story line. Just ignore the comments and be the judge. You won't regret watching this masterpiece.

[@mistingwolf]

Keep in mind that Tanjiro just ran who-knows-how-many kilometers with another person on his back at full sprint, didn't sleep the night before and was walking the majority of the day before that; he only stopped to repair the basket which probably didn't take very long.

[@mynona5155]

I'm sure you are going to love Demon Slayer. If you thought the Temple Demon fight was good just wait until you're more further in the show. If I would list up all the top fights, this fight wouldn't even be in there. Like you said the animation is absolutely stunning which makes sense because it's done by Ufotable, the same studio that also animated the Fate Series. When people talk about how basic the story is, they mean that it's like the main character becomes a demon slayer, gets stronger and fights stronger and stronger demons until the story is finished. It's the main story line but obviously it's not just that. The only thing you won't get are some deep plot twists and insane turning points but there are many very dark moments. Besides the animation also the character development, music, world building, action and also some comedy elements are awesome. The basic story is very well done and it proves that it doesn't have to be complicated to be a good show because in my opinion Demon Slayer is a 10/10.

[@byroopepalomaa]

The reason why in many anime characters runs hands behind their back is because it is technique all the way from 12th century Japan where ninjas ran "hands behind their back" to conserve energy. so its real thing and not just made up for anime.

[@gamingmanipulation3333]

By the way, the guy with the goblin mask also voices Hakuro (the old oni) in Slime!

[@cbtowers4841]

The first time, the man says “the basket has a hole in it,” to warn Tanjiro because he asked if he could have it. Meaning, “(do you still want it?) It has a hole in it.” The second time, Tanjiro said he will pay, and the man basically says, “(never mind. Don’t worry about paying) it’s a basket with a hole in it anyway.” He didn’t repeat it. He had two different reasons for saying that. The intonation gives it away in Japanese, but I guess it would be lost on non-Japanese speakers. 😅

[@endless013]

Tanjiro's sense of smell is special, that's why the guy needed him to sniff the broken pottery I wouldn't call it a Super Power type of special but he's on par with a chef that can taste individual parts of a meal he has years of training up on a mountain in the middle of a forest making charcoal.

[@allengrove1864]

1 hands behind back running isn't an anime thing its a Naruto thing 2 Urokodaki isn't running with his hands behind his back he pulled his arms out of his sleeves 3 the style of running has been theorized to help with aerodynamics of humans running at superhuman speeds

[@nicolas._.2294]

3 is actually very interesting fact

[@Sasukesanimation]

I can’t wait for him to see the “spider demon scene” and all the amazing episodes after that

[@rebaxbayushi577]

"Bro you just went on a run" From dawn till dusk... Just a small run without break. Anyone could do it really.

[@DrWolfPhoenix]

the voice actress for Nezuko in an interview said that the fights are done by filming real martial artists the rotoscoping them

[@thylionheart]

That little blip that accidentally spoiled you (rip ;-; they get better about not doing that thankfully) is called an Eye Catch. It’s used to transition to commercial, and then to let people know the show is back from commercial. Some shows, like Haikyuu!!, have really fun, iconic Eye Catches with little jingles. Haikyuu!!’s Eye Catch jingle is my ringtone lol

[@Killerbeast-hx5qp]

The people saying the story is basic are just haters and jealous that Demon Slayer became a worldwide phenomenon unlike their favorite anime

[@Plaid-Radar]

fax

[@franespejo5302]

Something that is not explained is that the transformation into a demon not only affects your body, but also your mind. Many demons only retain part of their human memories, and they also have to re-learn many things from scratch. At this point in the story, Nezuko has the intelligence of a small child and still needs to learn to talk again.

[@LuckyDuke468]

Won't say anything else than : anime has its flaw, like every anime, liked it nonetheless. therefore i see you enjoy it, and i enjoy your reaction, therefore i like. Life can be simple sometimes. And there's no wrong about it.

[@jorgitosilva]

Tengu are Japanese Yokai (Japanese monsters with a touch of spiritual/magical powers). They are depicted in two ways, a monster with a red face and long nose or a crow... In both cases they usually have black wings... This dude is wearing one of those typical Japanese masks depicting a tengu... They are not necessarily known for their great smell but it wouldn't be surprising they chose it because of the nose to use with urokodai...

[@CleanGerms]

Concerning your question about running with hands behind one's back, i think its about becoming streamlined and reducing air resistance. Essentially, run like a bullet through the wind😊.

[@BeanCat9852]

There is a multitude of different ways to finish someone off

[@alynal4615]

So glad you start reacting to this series, can’t wait for the following episodes! btw tanjiro’s VA is the same as Falco from AOT, his performance is such a talent

[@Zi4_Tin4]

Finally your reaction to this beautiful anime! I've been looking forward to it for over a year! I really hope you enjoy it! If the animation has amazed you now you will go crazy from the second season on! This anime gets better and better from season to season you'll see! Anyway Nezuko only has a piece of bamboo in her mouth, it's like a muzzle. 😊😉❤‍🔥 Greetings from Italy!

[@thunder_wolf23]

People get mad at me when I say that The Lego Movie, by design, had one of the most basic, cliche plots ever. They made it work, of course, but when you break it down it's pretty simple.

[@Flower-gi2on]

There are several peaks for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, but first watch episode 19, which is the first peak, and then decide whether you like it or not. One of the things I like about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is that the main character doesn't suddenly become stronger. Even if it looks like you've pulled off a great move in the animation, it's only a slightly stronger attack that you used with the intent to die. The author of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba reportedly told an editor who told him to reduce his training sessions, saying, ``I don't think humans can become strong that quickly.'' As a result, time often skips by several months in the story, and in the next episode the broken bone has completely healed or the training has ended, but in the world of Demon Slayer, time actually goes by for quite a while.

[@sebas7052]

Oh yeah and SAO after this man this day is going great 🤘

[@GOTGames]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ann-97-95]

Always love your reactions! I'm so excited to see you react to all of it, it's really really good an also, the bamboo muzzle serves only to cover Nezuko's mouth. Imagine that she is standing behind Tanjiro and some demon cuts Tanjiro, the blood could fall into Nezuko's mouth and that would make her lose the humanity that is struggling to overcome her new demonic nature. Another thing! Those images that appear in the middle of some scenes (like the one that appeared when Tanjiro was about to fall into the ravine with the demon), are colored panels from the Demon Slayer manga, do not include spoilers in general (and did not really show Nezuko taking him , just being close to grabbing it)

[@galakstiv]

Originally, the 3 episodes were compiled in a movie that was aired in theater ... at least in Japan. We had at least one special projection in France, but that's all to my knowledge. That explain the animation quality being great (even if not up to real movie standards) for those episodes.

[@toykyo]

Why don't foreign anime fans watch OP? I am Japanese. The average Japanese person watches the OP from the first episode as a matter of course, regardless of whether they have seen the original manga or not. Is the OP a spoiler? There is no such thing as a problematic spoiler. Rather, the way to enjoy anime is to look at the OP to see the characters and world that will appear in the future, and be excited to watch it. What do you think the OP is for?

[@Patte-chan]

I agree. I find it borderline disrespectful to skip OPs. I also don't get why people are so paranoid about spoilers. I have never felt that a story's plot would have been spoilt by me watching an OP. I always joke that people, that are afraid of openings spoiling anime, would also consider tomorrow's weather forecast as spoilers.😂

[@jayeculture]

Yes I agree! I don’t see OPs as spoilers, they are more like teasers.

[@toykyo]

Not watching the OP is not respectful. That's right. It is a direction of the anime including the OP. Playing the OP at the end of the first episode is a direction. The anime creator wants the audience to see the OP at that time. Ignoring this direction is disrespect.

[@ObsidianOsama]

Idk why people care about spoilers so much, like bruh i dont have enough time to remember all this stuff in my life, i'd probably forget it when i reach the part where i saw the spoilers from, specially the spoilers from ops are not even that bad

[@Lively-Shiro]

yea i always watch op when i start a new show

[@angeldavidpinango4914]

You can't have Ufotable as a producer on an anime and believe that you won't have amazing animation and amazing fights. because they are synonyms of Ufotable😂😂

[@lunalucassofia882]

Disfrutaré mucho tus reacciones :3

[@Kyukon-038]

Tanjiro's Job was mostly splitting wood and delivering charcoal as we saw in Episode 1, so there's where his base strength comes from. :D Also, I'd say basic is a poor description for Demon Slayer as it demerits the quality put in to the work. Competant Simplicity would be a more apt description. You know what you're in for, you know who is fighting who, and for what. And that's fine. A simple story told well is infinitely better than a complicated story told poorly.

[@InvisibleTacoMan]

Nicely said. The only thing that really irks me though is people referring to the story as "simple." There is virtually no such thing as a "simple" story, besides like literal children books with 3 words per page. Anything, even Middle Grade+, should not be called "simple". And that's mainly because literature as an artform is interpretive. You can peel back the layers of any story and find ample amounts of depth. I think the main issue is that people fallaciously equate the words "plot" and "story" to mean the same thing. Simple Plot ≠ Simple Story. Plot is literally just the "what happens" within a story. Story is the holistic word for EVERY aspect of a piece of literature. Kimetsu is absolutely filled with complexity and depth in its characters, themes, symbolism, philosophy, etc. I would agree that the plot is fairly simple (though I find literally every plot out of every story to be "simple," as simplicity is ingrained within the very nature of what plot is), but to say the story is simple is something I could never get behind.

[@jorgitosilva]

Being basic does not mean bad... But it does mean that it won't be deep enough to keep you intrigued by it (story) from start to finish... But it is good enough to support the amazing animation, action and feelings the show brings forth...

[@jamesperrott1]

Tanjiro has the same Voice actor as Falco from Attack on Titan, so yeah hes a great actor

[@Wilzy709]

Yes, Nezuko is now permanently a demon 24/7 and is now deadly to sunlight. she a cutie thou

[@CIERAMWANGI]

No spoilers but i love how the master the how one who trains him hints the most important things you need as a demon slayer . To make quick decisions and how Tanjiro develops from it

[@dalionsouled]

Nah, Demon Slayer doesn't get too dark..- Rengoku

[@unisol176]

I agree with a lot of the comments, just because it’s a straight forward story, it’s just like you said, it doesn’t mean it’s a bad anime. This is the 3rd anime i watched after AoT and Death Note about 2 years ago and is one of my favorite alongside HxH. Also the running with hands behind the back is an old school ninja/samurai way of running to conserve energy. They use their forward leaning body to propel themself forward naturally so the foot follows. It’s not fast as depicted in anime it’s just a method to conserve energy. You can look it up on youtube if you’re interested to know more but that’s the basic gist. Anime just likes to over exaggerate how fast the method of running is haha. Anyways hope you enjoy the anime as much as i did! Looking forward to your reactions to future eps/seasons cuz if you think the action and animation and OST thus far is this good 2 eps in… oh boy you’re in for a real treat the more you progress through the story! P.S. i have not started the newest season but definitely will be fun to watch with everyone once you catch up!

[@nicolas._.2294]

Oh my, an another HxH enjoyer!!!! Love HxH so much and also demon slayer too

[@AniketKumar-dj8jy]

u are right about every question its not a simple story and the smell giyu sent tanjiro to urokodaki because urodaki can also smell emotions traps and everything like tanjiro

[@nightmaremoon369]

Demon Slayer may seem simple in terms of the story, but there are enough moments that tug at your heartstrings more than other animes. These are usually just small moments or gestures, but will be highlighted by the beautiful background music.

[@ailingghao4498]

18:40 that's what im saying too!! I dont get why people hating it for being basic?? I mean, every hero story basically has pretty same idea. I just dont get it. As long as the story makes u really into it, that means that is a good story, idc anything other than that 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Irealz18]

It's great that you already like demon slayer❤.Can't wait for the next episodeee!!!

[@Jr837_]

the mountain climb? funny, I thought he was in Nazarick!

[@mackowalk2456]

I'm very enjoying this. Your reactions to anime I enjoy are great to me. The 1st training arc begins!😃

[@seynoonrae2474]

The running thing with the arms which is usually called Naruto running was actually tested and found to be more advantageous than normal running and actually resulting in better performance. Yet like with granny shots being the best shots in basketball athletes refuse to do it because it looks silly and they might get made fun of.

[@jonathangebert3006]

It also helps prevent accidents when running with weapons. When running across the battle field with a sword in hand, you want the weapon behind or to the side so you don’t cut yourself in you stumble.

[@angramainyu4599]

18:50 May I introduce Mr. Wick to the conversation

[@zombietacos9585]

26:47 All Tengu masks have long noses.

[@josi4samo]

I don't understand people who say that the story is basic too, most things are a basic story and that doesn't make them bad, many successes are from a 'basic' story. The mistake is comparing animes, comparing with one that has a more elaborate story, I think that is very childish. Anyway, I love demon Slayer and i have the MOST FUN watching is in my top 5 favorite animes.

[@carljohan9265]

If you like character progressions you will LOVE the things you see in this show :)

[@ritvikdesu2102]

Running with hand at the back helps build up speed in running cause instead of forcing your arms to move you let them free and lean down a little so your posture kind of helps to penetrate through the air hence your speed increases and there is less air pressure tackling you. Its effecrive in real life as well

[@Plaid-Radar]

11:49 thats a cut for commercial purposes, or like an ad break. (idk what the proper term is)

[@yozarian86]

18:55 It’s a shonen anime. People complain way too much. Especially now. It may have been fair to say it relies heavily on the animation and action in season 1 (I like season one) but it gets better every season. People who say the story lacks are wrong. 21:90 You couldn’t walk up a mountain after running for hours carrying a person on your back though lol Tengu masks are a well known tradition in Japan. They appear in many anime. Naruto, gintama, etc. And Naruto might not have been the first anime to ever do the run with hands behind the back thing, but it IS the reason why you see it in anime today. Also demon slayer is definately modern. I think season 5 just started. It hasn’t come to Netflix yet so I haven’t seen it (Crunchyroll will never get 1¢ from me since they got rid of the option to watch free with ads, cutting off thousands or millions of fans who can’t afford to pay)

[@johannesbowers7467]

The dial on Demon Slayer "goes to 11"... here we are at a 2.

[@jaredfleming1010]

I know you will enjoy this. The first season is the longest with 26 episodes. But with all these questions you have, will be answered with each episode. But one of the abilities he has is a great sense of smell. Nezuko does have many abilities too, but you will see as you keep watching. I never watched the Japanese version. I just watched the English one on Netflix

[@daredemonai8444]

18:34 Luke is so fucking based for this, i dont know about others but my country community always have problems about demon slayer having simple plotlines. People always find a reason to dislike something thats great

[@hereforonereason5820]

Yeah, Demon Slayer being basic is NOT an indication of its quality. Star Wars is Basic. Lord of The Rings is basic. It's basic in the sense that it's "Good Vs. Evil, grow stronger, meet friends, defeat the bad guy, save the day" without much in the way of moral or logistical complexity. It just does this genre of anime's version of that kind of story REALLY well. There's the Bruce Lee quote "I fear not the man who has practiced 1000 punches, I fear the man who has practiced ONE punch 1000 times", this show is that. It's not doing a ton of complex storytelling, but it's laser focusing on the things it IS doing so much that it's great anyway. Tanjiro and the rest of the cast are so vibrant and likeable, the pacing is some of the best I've ever seen in anything NO time is wasted here, all the fights are weighty and tense and thematically relevant to the current part of the story, the animation is really clean and the art is vibrant and beautiful, the stakes are perfectly clear and well established. There's not a big twist on the shounen battle anime formula here. The closest thing TO a twist is that they're using swords instead of their fists or magic blasts or whatever. It's just a really REALLY high quality anime of this type. Tanjiro is Luke Skywalker, Urokodaki (mask guy) is Obi Wan, and that's pretty indicative of what we're in for. Also "Why does everyone in anime run with their hands behind their back?" Why do people paint flames on their cars? Because it makes them faster and it looks cool as FUCK!

[@devaraft]

Yea Demon Slayer takes a quite simple idea and try to execute it really well

[@dasarimanoj3086]

I can not wait you to experience the amount of epic battles, epic moments, epic characterd and of course you'll fall in love with this anime. Some scenes pus you to the edge of your seat. Buckle up