LET ME EXPLAIN: Demon Slayer Mugen Train

[@donowolf17]

I thought this was an incredibly insightful look at the movie, while also fulfilling my need to hear you scream at a screen. I personally would love to see you finish Jujutsu Kaisen in this fashion (since those were the videos that got me to follow your Tiktok) but even if you end up going with other shows I think this is a great format for you. (Edited for spelling mistakes)

[@killertokyo6445]

100% Agree 😎☝️

[@jennyjin1617]

@@killertokyo6445 the movie or the screaming?

[@_lightheart_1]

Fun fact: the reason why Rengoku says “ delicious” after every bite, is because samurais would do this to appreciate every bite because they didn’t know when they’re last meal was going to be. So it foreshadowed Rengoku’s death

[@marenwithanm7091]

AAAAA OH OKAY OW

[@kylecorcoran4423]

They basically foreshadow is death during that meal

[@Treegona]

I'm sobbing who gave you the right.

[@jasons3270]

Thats cool except I see this is literally every other video relating to rengoku

[@rainbowwalmartcow9929]

@@kylecorcoran4423 ikr 😞

[@Treegona]

Tanjiro's motivation *isn't* to avenge his family, though. He's motivated by 1) finding a cure for his sister (which can probably be obtained by beating Muzan) and 2) preventing other families from having to go through what his did (by stopping Muzan). That Muzan gets fucking wrecked in the process of those goals is incidental, Tanjiro's not out here on a vengeance quest -not even against Muzan, who would absolutely deserve it if he was. Also: Nezu is not bloodthirsty. Or, she is, but she's in control of herself.

[@DannyMotta]

You're totally right!! But also, she's only in control of herself because she's hypnotized to be so

[@calicojack5623]

@@DannyMotta not true either, remember, Nezuko even sees demons as family as well. Tanjirou realizes that it’s actually her own will that drives her, not the hypnosis Edit: they even explicitly say this in the anime

[@Hivatel]

@@DannyMotta That's only partially true. The main source of her control is willpower. The hypnosis is like a last defense in case she loses control.

[@sam_sa09]

@@DannyMotta it was already established that that hypnosis was not her sole motivation when she started to see tamayo and yushiro as humans when they’re demons. Simply revisiting those small dialogues and plots would go a long way in better understanding characters. I feel like that’s one thing demon slayer does well, the dialogue is almost never meaningless, so it’s only fair that people pay more attention to it.

[@kenetabansi5016]

Suprised that he didn’t mention how tanjiro’s would be killer literally found inner peace while inosuke’s and zenistu’s were literally tormented in the most crack fueled way.

[@Thoralmir]

Truely, a mind is a terrible thing to read.

[@PaulaRodriguez-wk9xe]

I had the privilege of watching the movie the first showing the first day it came out. During that last fight. For all of it. The theater was quite. You could hear a pin drop. And that goes to show how this fight makes you feel invested you are rooting that he wins. I read the Manga I knew he didn't survive and yet I was rooting for him to make it.

[@MarkovChains223]

Me and my gf saw it in theaters together, and it literally took like 30 minutes or an hour after it ended before we could like... talk. We were both just so stunned, shooketh even. This movie just fucking rips your soul out

[@_mangaddict]

You didn't hear crying- I'm shocked

[@Minteh_Freash]

I went into the movie predicting his death and still, still it shocked me, and Rengoku's death shattered my heart. I will say as a 21 year old guy, I cried in that theater and felt almost as frustrated as Tanjiro. These characters are so well writen and just it was all so well executed, this movie moved me so much and I feel like we got a lot closer to the characters.

[@Tenshi6Tantou6Rei]

no I get it, I'm almost 30 and I couldn't handle it either. I didn't even know much about the characters (due to lack of free time I was on like ep 3 of the anime. My brother had been reading the manga since the beginning though.) The writing just kind of sweeps you along.

[@Cytosynaps]

I can understand because for me I can into the movie KNOWING he's gonna die cause of all the TikTok videos on the movie. But I STILL friggin balled my eyes out.

[@mikailthomas1466]

"YES YES MURDER HIM! no not him😢!" had me laughing my @$$ off.

[@bananacoko69]

HAD ME SCREAMING 💀💀💀💀

[@Nastyn1nja808]

Lol

[@DoroTravel]

that had me screaming and crying my ass off that was painful😭😭😭

[@majesticlex8168]

Bruh, it only gets better( worse) from here on out. The whole manga feels like one big character study that this genre needed. I legitimately cannot wait to see how the anime expands on the manga. I really liked the half reaction, half analysis format. It didn’t come across as pretentious at all. Spirit is a fantastic movie, not that whole new Netflix bs that they put out. The original spirit voiced by Matt Damon himself.

[@aipomsonito33]

Dude I want it to come out in October also, but I feel like its going to get delayed to 2022 like Digimon survive. LMAO!

[@justsomeguy6545]

Ngl akazas death was one of if not the saddest death in all of anime and manga that I have read/watched

[@lovleen]

@@aipomsonito33 nope its coming out in December

[@lovleen]

what do you mean worse?

[@jlam_-cb4wb]

Another thing I love about this movie is that when rengoku is reassuring tanjiro while he’s dying, the sun is on his side of the screen and slowly shines on tanjiro’s side. This movie is definitely a 10/10 for me

[@MarkovChains223]

Can we talk about how the sleep demon gave everyone ideal dream worlds, and IN HIS OWN PARADISE DREAM WORLD Rengoku has his asshole of a father present? Like, he LOVED being a good big brother SO much, that he was even thankful for his trauma because it MADE him a good big brother. That remained a part of his dream world because without it, he wouldn't be able to help his little brother. His dream world is literally him sacrificing himself and his own well being to help others. That's the world he wants to live in more than anything. Fucking holy shit, man...

[@Vanziethel]

I did not realize this until you said it. I was debating which hashira was my favourite before, but yeah, Rengoku gets it. Manga spoiler: Sanemi can have second place.

[@tatumkurtz4893]

Ok but there is a part in the manga that shows inosuke's background and the person that he learned how too talk was actually kinda an ass to him and never treated him like a person (because he didn't know he was one) So it's really cool that you actually got his back story right on the money without seeing it beforehand. Also I loved the formatting of this video, I the analysis was great

[@fruit6953]

This is such a well made analysis! The points you gave and explained was easy to understand and gave more depth to the movie to me than when I first saw it. Kinda makes me want to rewatch it just to find little details that I may have missed. The little reactions in the middle of those still made me chuckle. "He looks like a macaroni penguin" AND YOU'RE NOT WRONG. All and all, this video really made my day so thank you :]

[@supernaturalsanderssides1870]

He does look like a macaroni penguin and it is ADORABLE

[@KidKudos]

This really was a beautiful mix of anime and character analysis with your comedic style and the fun I have just hearing you scream at scenes that also made me want to scream. Can't wait to see more!!

[@alexgsnumber1fan]

DANNY IF YOU LIKE PEOPLE LIKE RENGOKU & MIRO THEN I RECOMMENDED FRUITS BASKET YOU’LL LOVE THE MC

[@copyright-hv6en]

Ok 1 that's a good pick for an anime 2 ARE YOU TRYING TO GET HIM TO CRY HIS EYES OUT!!!?!??!!

[@alexgsnumber1fan]

@@copyright-hv6en yeah😈

[@darksentinel1191]

2:03 Samurai. In fuedal Japan, Samurai were taught (and generally practiced) to savour each meal because it could be their last. Which is beutiful foreshadowing with a historical fact.

[@ronin2827]

Honestly, I subscribed to your channel for the funny reactions but I would definitely watch your analysis/reviews on shows and movies. You brought up some good points I didn't think about and I love contemplating movies and shows. Keep this going, I love it!

[@KingFrazzz]

ditto he's fun and wonderfully insightful.

[@sashawolfson3602]

Same bro

[@HikaryTheHedgehog]

I knew he would love Rengoku hahaha. The analysis was good, aside from the reactions it’s nice to see what goes through your mind after the reaction.

[@ucala8599]

This was a really well made video! I don’t think you came off as pretentious as your thoughts were valid and added some depth to the show/movie. Great job, looking forward to more!

[@mewe1717]

seeing someone hate the start and then love the whole thing by the end of it, is just so great I call it the "character development craving".

[@aerovaktra]

Your reactions to anime are absolutely hilarious, but one thing that was super powerful for me with this anime was listening to your heart break throughout your reactions to the movie. I adore this film and love analyzing it, but hearing someone go from making fun of it to genuinely respecting it - even while cracking jokes - was incredible. I love this video format and it's not something I typically see around KZbin. Thanks for your insight. You've earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@mattferri1969]

I loved the balance between the comedic reactions and the insightful analysis. please for the love of god Danny, keep it up!

[@joyabi9]

I just wanted to say, I am SO GLAD you brought up Mirio, because I also tried not to get attached to Rengoku (I was spoiled about his death) and the moment he started talking I IMMEDIATELY got Mirio vibes from him and I couldn't NOT get attached anymore (yes I cried during the movie) so having you point that out was the most satisfying thing to hear ever. I related to a lot of the things you were saying, it hit especially hard when you said the stuff about us having personal beef with Akaza because Muzan took Tanjiro's family but Akaza took Rengoku from the viewers. Besides all the Rengoku bullying in the beginning, you're talking nothing but straight facts in this video 😂 I appreciate a good, funny, in-depth review/analysis like this one, I think you should make more videos like this too!

[@XxHeartlessCreationsXx]

The analysis was a lot of full. I would enjoy seeing more :) :)

[@animeaddict9568]

16:13 Tanjiro: Kick the baby! Nezuko: Don't kick the goddamn baby!

[@LunaTheWriter]

Fun fact: rengoku’s hair got that color naturally because his family has a tradition where the mother while pregnant kneels In front of a fire for an extended period of time all while being pregnant and eventually when the child is born they will have that yellow and orange hair

[@dragonberretta9239]

I think the best part about this fight was that it set a president in the anime that characters aren't safe. Now in future fights we will be genuinely afraid that people will die because the show has proven that they aren't afraid to kill off the characters.

[@gothicdear3889]

Sobbing "He looks like a macaroni penguin" is one of my new favorite things.

[@mpluntz]

I don’t know what you’re talking about, I loved the blend of analysis and authentic reactions. Great great great video, dude, seriously

[@Jess-fi9mm]

I've watched this so many times and still end up ugly crying by the end every time.

[@BeelzFlyLord]

This video absolutely made my night, holy shit. Demon Slayer is in my top 5 shonen, so it's nice to see someone else appreciate it as much as I do. I don't know how full your watchlist is, but I wouldn't complain if we got a Konosuba video next.

[@KawaiiChibiAngel]

I would love to see more of this! But I'm so sad you didn't talk about Tanjero's inner soul scene, cause that made my heart hurt

[@janethmedellin6842]

truly love your commentary

[@somehandsomeguy6343]

5:17 yes the first season was a bit bland/generic as you'd say but the whole stories/back stories of the slayers and even the demons actually picks up, I finished the manga and cant wait to see it brought to life in anime

[@Heywood_]

You didn’t come off as pretentious at all! I think it was a wonderful balance of laughing while appreciating the weight of the movie and your point of view. Keep it up!!

[@DannyMotta]

Thanks!! If you like this check out my other let me explains!

[@darkflame728]

I actually really loved the analysis. It really added to the video, because you not only managed to put everything I felt about this film into words, you also gave me new reasons to love it. So thanks a ton for that! 😄

[@hiropraim4417]

Beautiful reaction and comments, just what I thought when I saw it, congratulations really beautiful video

[@loralbella6922]

I had been waiting for this for sooo long

[@bruhimnotsayingmyrealname]

17:28 Tough luck mate, there’s an official series called demon slayer academy where Zenitsu is the main character

[@juno_xx]

i love zenitsu so ‼️‼️

[@bambii140]

I loved the analysis, I thought you balanced the comedic reactions really well with what you thought of what was going on. you nailed it by the way, demon slayer really has wonderful writing.

[@Bouqet]

Every single Time I’ve watched this movie the ending has had me absolutely sobbing

[@PeanutsAndDaisys]

I’ve already read the manga and let me say, inoskes backstory broke me dude, I actually cried

[@colbypatrick8910]

I loved this review/breakdown! Hearing someone go as deep in analysis as I always go for my favorite shows makes me feel fuzzy. And I love your voice so triple win.

[@T_E_G]

I really didn't know it was your voice when I first watched those Demon Slayer reactions- This was hella entertaining!

[@yamikittycat]

*rolls in a month late* I really like this kind of video. Definitely like the combo reaction/ commentary. I like to listen to longer videos during the day

[@tam6326]

Amazing work, absolutely enjoyed it!

[@janethartman251]

I really enjoyed this type of video hearing your reaction then your thoughts abt what just happened. I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR VIDEOS!! Keep up the great workkkk

[@alumag_]

23:10 I know you did not just imply that Bakugo had a past that could be described as even mildly disappointing, much less tragic. You did NOT. Great analysis though, perfectly summed up both my conscious and subconscious thoughts on Mugen Train. Amazing work as always.

[@keona5560]

I HAD THE SAME REACTION! Bakugo Katsuki is the source of OTHERS' backstory, not that he had one. Not in the way implied pls💀

[@d.a._raindrops]

BRO when I tell you I was WAITING FOR THIS

[@thebasementweeb4909]

I finally got around to watching this (3 months later), and OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!! Your commentary is amazing, the comedy is on-point, and your reactions are just the best!!! Also, side note, I love that the movie didn't redeem Enmu. He's just the worst. End of story.

[@lettuced8565]

We were robbed of Rengoku being a great big brother to the trauma triplets ;-;

[@emmadanielle5680]

This was just the perfect combo. I was flipping between going "hmmm good point" and snorting at your iconic one liners

[@dj_ghsty6801]

I love the style of this video, having your reaction of watching it and then the analysis together made it enjoyable and informative at the same time and I hope to see more videos like this.

[@thechosenone7937]

I can't pick one between reaction and analysis to be honest cause both of those are good so you pick what you want on you channel but we will watch any premium content you gave us.😂

[@lettuced8565]

BRUH ITS BEEN AT LEAST A YEAR SINCE I READ THIS ARC IN THE MANGA- I BAWLED I HAVENT EVEN WATCHED THE MOVIE YET CAUSE I KNEW I WOULD CRY YOU ONLY SHOWED SNIPPETS AND I CRIED DEMON SLAYER IS TOO POWERFUL 😭😭

[@chaoslegion05]

It's great to listen to someone have all the same reactions that I had when watching this the first time. Laughing at your commentary while crying at all the sad scenes again gave me a headache lol but I loved this video.

[@Belugabear]

None of what you said came across as pretentious to me. I don't know if it was because I understood that everything you were saying was supposed to be taken as your opinion or if maybe I just agreed with most of what was talked about. I love listening to spoken essays about topics like these so if you don't mind putting in the extra work I would absolutely watch more of these. Thank you for the amazing content and insight on how you saw this fantastic movie.

[@samanthafisher4368]

please please make more videos like this, as someone who likes looking into anime and its themes/interesting characters (almost as a way to convince ppl that anime is worth getting into) this video not only made me laugh or wheeze spontaneously, but also gave me another oppertunity to think about the deeper meaning behind, what I consider, the best moments in one of my favourite anime/manga series. In terms of characters, Demon Slayer really excels. oh and the pain is only beginning my friend i am so sorry

[@veronicacuevas9904]

I loved this video! just the perfect balance between the reaction and analysis but MACARONI PENGUIN ??

[@XxHeartlessCreationsXx]

Loved the whole video. Sorry I'm soooo late to the party :) :)

[@jonathanmakuberski8048]

9:23 This is even more heartbreaking when you realize these dreams are what they would consider "the perfect life". Meaning, despite everything Rengoku wouldnt change a thing about his life and the events that shaled him.

[@djcages1348]

I love this format so much it was like a cinema wins/sins but also a comedy reaction

[@Sougin_0]

This was a nice analysis

[@Hpollan89]

Definitely want more of your reactions to emotional scenes.

[@paigeweninger4827]

You know this is a good review when most of the comments are long

[@officialbloccboii808]

First time seeing this & im loving the content my guy 💪🏿

[@DannyMotta]

Thanks!!!

[@CatsRul85]

I was so excited for this movie even going in having read the Manga. Oh you'd love Iruma then- he's such a good boy who's been through so much but like is so positive and doesn't let himself despair. It's great

[@darksentinel1191]

I still hild the opinion that if Rengoku survided and achieved the Demon Slayer Mark, Transparent World, and Selfless State he wouldve been the most powerful Demon Slayer.

[@NightAbyssArt]

i love this mixed format! i originally discovered your channel because of your reactions but seeing your more serious takes on what you watch is really good as well. i think alternating between both in the video gives a nice balance between comedy and thoughtful analysis

[@thebrandunsafeone7184]

Hi! Manga reader here! The worst thing about rengoku's death in the manga is that, while in the movie we see his death from his perspective, we see it from tanjiro's perspective. So we see this wounded, broken man with glazed over eyes asking someone we can't see if he did his part, if it was okay for him to rest. And then when tanjiro asks him who hes talking to, he smiles and then just.. Stops responding. Rengoku's death wrecked me emotionally.

[@leecharlton4488]

Naruto:i fought alien gods Goku:i fought planet bomber Tanjiro:i killed myself in the dream world multiple times to fight a demon

[@jonathanmakuberski8048]

9:19, Id like to take this time to remind everyone. These dreamscapes are the persons ideal world. Meaning, Rengoku wouldnt change a damn thing aabout his life. Despite having a bad father despite all if the hardships. He charishes the memories he has, good and bad. He reconizes how they molded him intot he person he is, and thus wouldnt change a thing. Its a powerful yet subtle insight to his character

[@juliacabanas99]

I hope you seriously consider reading the manga because this breakdown was just wow and I need more of it asap (also inouske redemption YES)

[@trainerlsw2444]

3:45 I don’t know why, but I find this frame of Tanjiro and Rengoku sleeping to be very adorable.

[@Sitting_bear]

I really like this format, the analysis thing was still as entertaining as the episode reactions. Both are funny but it's interesting to see you break the show down.

[@knarl2415]

No matter what you do as long as you don’t stop being Italian or go back to the blur I’ll watch

[@BOGOworms4sale]

I loved the analysis and reactions. I adore your videos. :)

[@rehemakaranja5162]

11:20 "She brought you a salad!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥗

[@rehemakaranja5162]

8:31 ok but when I saw Mugen Train in the theater and it went from Tanjiro and Rengoku's bitter sweet, beautiful dreams to Zenitsu's.... I think I cringed so hard I clipped out of reality. I was dumbstruck and the man sitting behind me started fcking hollering 😭

[@b53083]

I personally liked the balance of your comedy/reaction stuff mixed with the analysis. It’s a very good middle ground and seems very You. Looking forward to the Spirit one you said you’d do.

[@nozyman258]

Damn... Won't matter how many times I watch your videos it never bores me..... Want ya to do frequent uploads, why??, cuz ur an osm entertainer!! :)

[@jordyn.w4129]

This style of video is so good. Definitely keep it up

[@aniflowers1998]

I'm a bit late to this, becouse I just now got around to watching the movie a view days ago, but I personally really liked hearing your thoughts! I love your funny content, but I also really love hearing your more detailed thaughts and interpretations of things!

[@kristinamellowartist]

I sort of remember “Spirit.” I’d love to see a review of it! Thanks Danny!

[@radiophobiajr.6816]

Because of your charisma, I don't think there's a point where I haven't enjoyed your content to the extent that you could just do whatever, and I'd probably enjoy it

[@Yhitehorse]

I loved this format!!

[@xXKuromimiChanxX]

I fucking lost it at the dream comparisons. Poor Nezuko x'DD I love this video analysis though. Its a nice way to do it. You explain what happens post recording, and then show us your hysterical first-time reactions. That's such a neat way to do it and I hope you do more like this!

[@Calcifer_Castle]

I think it has a good balance. You make good points that keeps us intrigued and then laughs secure the victim

[@jholmes553]

I love the analysis part. Please do keep them in for future videos.

[@nicolekiddy5411]

I think it was really good not only did we get the funniness we expect from you which is my favorite thing from you but we get to hear your thoughts and why you think what you think about when you watch these it was just really good and I would like more

[@makennastanley4048]

Wait wait wait video suggestion, go over alta cuz I know you love it and I’d love to hear to in depth thoughts!! Especially about the live action Netflix version👀👀

[@crimsonleavesfalling5224]

this format was so good!!! keep it up

[@belolopez9833]

Just now checking into your old videos.

[@P0rk_Sinigang]

Tanjiro yelling at Akaza always breaks me. It's so tragically beautiful that in Rengoku's final minutes, he gets to see someone stand up for his honor for once.

[@lettuced8565]

I really liked both the analysis and the reaction, like having snippets of your reactions sprinkled in of your analyses. But if it isn’t too strenuous of an add-on (I’m sure you’re really busy, you always give us good content), I guess having a second/additional, almost, “compilation” video full of just reactions would be phenomenal. But definitely not to put any pressure or expectation, just like brainstorming or something

[@Hpollan89]

Best half hour of my week

[@vicedea]

Hurts worse to realize he’s only 20 when he dies

[@T._.liu.]

Deadass my first thought when seeing rengoku for the first time was that he looks like the lions in a lunar new year parade That being said this movie destroyed me in April

[@helga__13]

Fun fact- if you didn't already know this but uppermoon three already had those tattoos before he was a demon and he got one every time he was told to steal something, I think its supposed to be a mark a crook but idk. His backstory is really interesting when ya look into it

[@Crooked_Mantis]

I am amazed to hear you'll be covering Spirit. Amazed and extremely excited. Please, at least for that video, I'd love to hear your analysis portions. I think the mix of comedy and analysis is really well suited for you. But if editing videos like that is taking too long, there are two ways to counter it. The first is for if you don't know what order the clips will take. It sounds like, in this video, you experimented with the placement of segments and clips a lot and changed the structure several times in the middle of development. To a degree, this is inevitable, but if you want a more solid plan going into your next project, you should make a blueprint. After having scripted yourself, even as vaguely as writing 'insert rant section here', attach shorthand notes saying what scene you want to play over which sentences and paragraphs. The descriptor can be as vague as 'something from that scene in the canyon', just so long as you get the gist in the future. It can help a lot. Now the second counter is for the busywork, you need to make shortcuts for yourself. Either literally in that you bind keys to actions and get used to mastering those keystrokes to speed up the process of editing, or you need to concede any perfectionism you may bear as an editor and acknowledge when holding on this clip for the whole paragraph is 'good enough'. Don't be afraid to cut corners if it takes the pressure off.

[@Vanziethel]

Video: "The story's nothing I'd call deep." Me as a manga reader and the video at the same time: "Well... WELCOME TO THE GODDAMN ABYSS!"