WOW, this actually works... Testing Demon Slayer in REAL LIFE!

Let's see how easy it is to throw a sword in real life compared to the anime Demon Slayer.
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[@Amanda_D]

"You'll need your sword to sword for the whole time you're swording." - Nate, swordsmanship expert, 2023

[@MarcSiqueira]

Hahahaha! Dang it you beated me to it! Best quote in the whole video! Right before - " i got him in the foot! That counts!" hahahaha

[@narkimnarumi3150]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jagji56]

Clipped it for you. lol kzbin.infoUgkx6TAzsPTLehEwpCY6QLc1j0FWlpeUeWqt?si=xEu4hpBOcYyG_pfq

[@matohibiki]

Well, yeah. I mean, if you throw your sword, you're no longer swording. Right? Nate is a very wise man.

[@LucifersTear]

Sense Nate has Spokeeeen

[@grantpflum6844]

The anime actually had this technique used in the perfect situation. Tanjiro, the demon slayer, had been injured to the point where he couldn't run anymore while the demon he was facing had to run away or literally burn to ash in the sunrise like a vampire. Since the demon in question had JUST murdered his friend Tanjiro didn't want to let him go and he knew that the demon couldn't take the time to fight him or the demon would die. Taniro also knew that if he could injure it badly enough there was a SLIGHT chance that he might slow it down enough for the sun to kill it. In this situation, throwing his sword was a no risk hail mary move that a very small chance of killing a VERY powerful enemy that had just killed someone important to Tanjiro so it was the right move. It is also why you don't see him pulling the same move again, because in nearly any other situation where he faces a demon it would almost instantly get him killed.

[@scarffoxandfriends9401]

The Demon's in DS are extremely Vampire like. Even the whole "only the original can turn people over" is a common trope in Vampire stories.

[@haku8135]

​@@scarffoxandfriends9401the only vampiric thing is dying in sunlight. Muzan isn't the only one who can turn people either, he's just the most powerful and hoards it.

[@MarcSiqueira]

@@haku8135 they also have to drink human blood / eat raw human flesh which is also very vampire like thing

[@haku8135]

@@MarcSiqueira drinking blood would barely keep them alive. They need to DEVOUR humans to survive and grow. Saying they're very like vampires because they eat people and die in the sun is like saying a vampire is basically a werewolf because they eat people and kinda die in the sun. There's ONE similarity, other than the sunlight thing they're very unlike vampires.

[@scarffoxandfriends9401]

@haku8135 Only his blood can turn people, others have to work through him to change people into demons, so while he doesn't have to do it absolutely directly every time, he still has to be involved. The fact that a person doesn't need to make a bargain to become a demon and it can just be forced onto them is another parallel to modern vampire stories. As well as the fact that people lose most of their sense of their past selves and they desire to only feed on people. Only specific pure weapons can kill them. That's another vampire trope. Let me word it this way, if they only two changes they made to the show were calling them vampires and saying the weapons were made of pure silver/are blessed, would you have really doubted the idea of it being a vampire show.

[@DotDusk]

3 feudal Australians discuss weeb combat techniques. We have peak internet content right here.

[@iciclecold2991]

Hear hear!

[@matohibiki]

Direct from the Shadlands realm, no less!

[@boodstain]

This channel is really evolving into a sort of “Mythbusters” with medieval weaponry and I dig it.

[@Zbigniew_Nowak]

@boodstain It has always been in my opinion... Actually, I don't know a better channel on this topic. Maybe they should start doing some kind of poll with voting "which myth should we test" and options to choose from or "letters from readers" (viewers)? :)

[@trolorgames]

What would it be called ? "Talebursters" "LegendBursters" "Folklorebursters" "Fablebursters". Trying to think what'd you call a Medieval Mythbursters.

[@Zbigniew_Nowak]

@@trolorgames It depends on how you approach the matter. Do we debunk myths in technical terms (the use of weapons, their effectiveness in certain circumstances), or rather do we refute popular misconceptions about history, the course of battles, etc. The guys on this channel often do a really good job in this matter. Recently, I also sent them an interesting myth to check in a private message... I hope they will check it someday.

[@Vespyr_]

Can't wait until they're building trebuchets XD

[@triavang7946]

They just need more in shape and skilled martial artist to come and actually do the stunts for them. That'd be the icing on the cake. All the ridiculous stunts being done by professionals would definitely take it to the next level.

[@gregorycoleman2149]

I'm always happy to see Shadiversity x Anime episodes

[@n4m31355h4dow]

Still waiting for him to return watching Vinland saga

[@Greatcelestialkaligo]

Ahh, You cringe weeb, your waifu is probably Rem... wait, who is rem?

[@valkyriesurvives5109]

​@@GreatcelestialkaligoI dont have a waifu, who is this Rem anyway?

[@zachhughes9149]

Indeed

[@0-kingsloth-020]

​​@greatcelestialkaligo nah rams better... whoever that is

[@commode7x]

"You need your sword to sword the whole time you're swording." Nate has a way with words.

[@BobMcBobJr]

He has a way with s-words.

[@matohibiki]

@@BobMcBobJr He also has a way with s- dangit! You beat me to it!

[@metalheadrebellion]

I personally think Tanjiro's axe throw from episode one would be reason enough for him to carry throwing axes with him at all times.

[@drifter2391]

Hell to the fuck no. He already has extra weight on him due to Nezuko, and speed is absolutely necessary for demon slaying. That way he can chase down and decapitate them. Demon Slayers also often use dashes to close the gap because they're mostly close-range fighters, and the extra weight and odd balance will affect him.

[@1stCallipostle]

​@@drifter2391My brother in Christ, an unarmored combatant can afford an extra pound or two. And I mean literally one or two. Hand axes are not that heavy. If you're concerned about weight balance that bad, keep one on either hip. There's extensive precedent to hand axes as a sidearm, and throwing them is a legitimate sport. While they don't have as much Japanese historical combat use, the fact that we see it done at least once means man's knows it would be a good move

[@tac4y0n]

@@drifter2391 He's already gotten into the habit of letting Nezuko out to help him at night so the only time he actually carries Nezuko in his box is during travel. Carrying around a couple hatchets shouldn't be too much more of an issue as long as Tanjiro chooses to use them as opening strikes at a range or using them to finish off a fleeing demon. Of course then he would need the axe heads to be made of the same material as his sword. Other than that, there aren't that many outstanding issues to that idea.

[@cullenhutchison6528]

That axe throw would have been so cool if it wasn't a fully narrated axe throw, which was exasperating and boring enough to make me stop watching and never pick it up again.

[@lukenogami]

@@drifter2391 my man drifter got a bit too used to use his sword as a projectile and carry nothing else but the sword (reference)

[@Sgt_Glory]

This entire video put a big stupid grin on my face. Thanks for some great entertainment guys.

[@TalesofDawnandDusk]

Me hearing Shad tear into Tyranth about being a weeb, looking around with shifty eyes because I just spent a day not to long ago spending the day in a Japanese festival dressed in kimono, samurai armor and a funny looking hat and then setting a picture of me in that get up as a profile picture on personal social media. . .

[@shadiversity]

We're just having fun, in reality I'm a weeb too. My favourite anime is Rurouni kenshin. All power to you mate!

[@TalesofDawnandDusk]

@@shadiversity Of course, of course. This whole channel is about fun. But if you're interested in anime recommendations from a Japanese history nerd I'd suggest The Tale of the Heike. It's a reimagining of the premier samurai epic Heike Monogatari 平家物語 and all about 11th century Japanese warriors going to war.

[@General_Kenobi_212]

I love that he was looking at Shad whole time like "Dude, I'm standing right here.... 👀" 😂

[@RoseKindred]

@@General_Kenobi_212 I was thinking "Dude, you just asked me to review the One Piece live-action with you..."

[@Tarvo27]

​​@@shadiversityMaybe you remember me from twitter a loooong time ago recommending you do an episode on Rurouni Kenshin (awesome episode btw), saw this comment and 2as wo dering if you heard about or saw the new 2023 remake of the show. It's super good and highly detailed. Might get something out of it for videos.

[@gigabyteguru2452]

Shad you should absolutely consider bringing Demon Slayer to Knight's Watch. It's built on themes of familial bonds, rejecting corruption, rejecting despair, the responsibility to do good, and persevering even in the face of absolutely overwhelming odds. It's a simple story, well executed, with stunning art and animation, and great character designs to boot.

[@SofiChronicles]

💯! Do it Shad!

[@ggogaming7441]

Do it chad! Do it!

[@scorpionlord9175]

and like Tyranth said, they lean heavily into the trope of "the katana is a ancient, powerful weapon to rival all!", BUUUUUUUUT, it actually has very solid technique that from ive seen, has impressed even people that are exceptionally good at the katana. so thats whats impressive to me, swordsmanship, minus anime and katana tropes is actually really really solid. its kinda like that one viking anime. great story and characters, but also what do you see in that show? spears, shields, spear formations, gambeson, chain mail, proper armor, pretty solid sword technique. for me, these 2 anime stand out cause they really focus on swordsmanship, while blending in anime tropes and historical accuracy.

[@johnrohrkaste2073]

Also swords do break in demon slayer. Even though they’re super durable, it’s nice feature to the show

[@scorpionlord9175]

@@johnrohrkaste2073 that too. the anime is pretty solid

[@bearmtn7]

For a possibly historical example; in one of Musashi's many duels, he fought a guy who wielded a kusarigama (sickle chained to a metal ball). Due to the significant difference in reach, Musashi had to throw his wakizashi at the opponent; it struck him in the chest, which didnt kill him outright, but allowed Musashi to rush in and deliver a final blow with his katana.

[@KinaIchi]

Musashi is also a legend, not fact. He is a symbol of complete balance in one’s own ideologies. Now, he most definitely did exist, however, his stories exaggerate overtime.

[@gamingnamehere1560]

@@KinaIchi the story u just commented on sounds pretty realistic for someone good enough for ppl to make him a legend

[@KinaIchi]

@@gamingnamehere1560 you’re missing the point of my comment completely.

[@corvoadrian6970]

Shadiversity is becoming the top gear of swords

[@tony_h_ddd3151]

Stig would be a person constantly wearing a full armor that hides the identity.

[@reptiloidmitglied2930]

"Steel and POWER"

[@blackjacktrial]

​@@tony_h_ddd3151some say he is incapable of holding a sword in reverse grip, and that he only has one eyebrow. All we know is he's called the (insert name - swordig? Machicolator? Stick?)

[@beauwilkin9532]

The sheer exasperation that Tyranth has for Shad as he's trying to explain all the anime stuff is absolutely hilarious. 🤣 Also, I gotta say I approve of Bundaberg’s Burgundee Creaming Soda (In the bottom left corner at 22:45). My favorite flavor 😂

[@forget2bhuman993]

best creaming soda, 100%

[@iciclecold2991]

The name of the soda alone makes me want to try it.

[@charcharcuteness1219]

although he did call it flame breathing rather than sun breathing but at least he didn't call it fire breathing

[@garrettwalter7293]

Has anybody else figured out that? This is just top gear for swords?

[@WebWingRecords]

Who ever edited this one was having way too much fun finding sound effects to put on each try lol

[@renaissancenovice7202]

Somebody has been watching kdramas/kpop TV shows

[@KinaIchi]

Got really annoying in my opinion lol

[@morlath4767]

@@KinaIchi Agreed. It didn't need to be every try.

[@stephentomsky9576]

For the referenced scenario, where you are trying to stop a single retreating enemy and where success or failure means there is no more conflict, yes this works.

[@SamGoesHam7]

“Everything is throwable off you try hard enough” 😂

[@MatthewManney]

I was really doubtful during that scene. After seeing the consistency here Tanjiro would absolutely nail that shot. It's probably one of the more realistic aspects of the show now 😂 Thank you for everything you do, and especially for sharing your beliefs in the past. You're doing really important work in that regard. Love you guys 😊

[@drifter2391]

Tanjiro would nail that shot at like 50x the range here MINIMUM.

[@joebenzz]

So in The Last Samurai, when he throws his katana in the final battle it IS possible to do it. And also he was riding his horse in full speed so the blow was even more deadly.

[@straightjacket308]

I love how insufferable Shad is right at the start of everything! 🤣🤣🤣 his ball busting was on point here!

[@galaxylisabeth2178]

I shall be even more insufferable by pointing out that the technique Tanjiro used was called the hinokami kagura or dance of the fire god... Not flame breathing. Two completely different things

[@blazingbarreljay137]

you also need to realize that they are partially trained in Aikido (Samurai hand to hand) and are very core aware. He stands sideways, plants his foot and uses his core traps and deltoids to get a full range of motion. The breathing techniques are even based off of middle way breathing where you exhale as you put the most effort and the pannel/drawing only shows part of the stance but as the Katana is thrown, from the background you will see he maximized the full body range of motion to enhance the technique.

[@1stCallipostle]

​@@blazingbarreljay137Isn't Aikido like The meme style of martial arts? Getting some benefit from it finally is nice

[@blazingbarreljay137]

@@1stCallipostle Aikido is something I learned along with Tae Kwan Do from military trained personel growing up. Combining it created Hapkido but the 2 cultures weren't fond of each other due to history. It's good at using minimal points of contact and if you use planted feet, your core guides what you grip. Pressure testing at sparring was intense growing up.

[@thatonecomment6893]

or as we accurately separate the two Sun breathing. (as sun breathing was merely one of the only breathing arts that could cause significant harm to muzan)@@galaxylisabeth2178

[@Anto_85571]

Love this topic. The idea of a guy throwing his sword is just as/ if not more fun than the idea of someone throwing their pistol

[@haku8135]

To make it even better, Tanjiro basically only throws his sword out of spite. The demon is running away because the sun is rising, and that kills them, and Tanjiro is both injured and WAY weaker than this demon, so there's no chance of catching up and doing ANYTHING, much less killing it. So he chucks his sword, impaling him through the back, and basically just shit talks him about how he's a cowardly loser running away from him. It works too, the demon is PISSED. Doesn't stay and burn, but there's a big grudge that I can't WAIT to see play out when Tanjiro works his way up to that level. It's also kind of a big deal that Tanjiro landed a hit against him. Like it's bragging rights for him, and shame for the demon. All this happens in the movie Mugen Train, which takes place right after season 1. It's a REALLY good movie too. MMMMMMH. Shad would cry watching it. Some REAL cutting moments, I cry every time too.

[@Anto_85571]

@@haku8135 Yeah I saw that too. And ever since then, in D&D games, when an enemy is just out of my range of movement, I throw my sword at them. My DM suggests I get a spear, but I flat out deny it

[@lotharrenz4621]

@@Anto_85571 you really trust your dice, don't you. XD

[@tentacledood5784]

Hotline Miami

[@troymcmahon488]

I didn't know you were an anime fan. Another reason to follow this channel.

[@shorelinefishing9213]

He does a review on AoT and goblinslayer as well check them out!

[@herbderbler1585]

Imagine having a blade plunge 8" down into your gut, then the other 40" of sword behind it immediately drops down and levers the tip up inside you. Freakin' nightmare.

[@johnedgar7956]

I just gotta say: poor Boromir! He needs a vacation LOL! This was fun guys, even if you wrecked Shad's sword pommel doing this. 🙂

[@danielwesley5051]

The pommel has been freed. Now it may fulfill its destiny and end someone rightly!

[@ryanwood6754]

I am a simple weeb. I see demon slayer, I see shad, I see shad posing like Tanjiro....I click

[@bbpuppetsandpropsinc.ffoun4069]

I can not describe how long I’ve been waiting for this 😂 this is honestly a dream come true seeing you guys review one of my favorite shows!

[@TheCaniblcat]

I was thinking they should also review the sword throwing from Mushoku Tensei (Jobless Reincarnation), but then they went as did that too. :)

[@paulsteward9582]

I subbed this channel when Shad review on Goblin Slayer weapon and armor lol

[@thelikebutton3176]

“You need your sword to sword the whole time you’re swording.”

[@JediCody2]

Honestly the Breathing Styles in Demon Slayer are a prime example of the Warrior Magic trope you brought up in your "Making knights relevant in worlds with magic" video.

[@azuredragoon2054]

I love how Tyranth is just "here we go again" with their initial rant on how much of a weeb he is.

[@frostyvoid827]

FYI, Nichirin is a magic iron ore that intakes sunlight like some kind of plant, which makes weapons made from it (swords, maces, bullets, etc) able to kill demons

[@syd.a.m]

In other words, aside from their ability to kill demons, a nichirin blade is pretty much just a normal blade. Against a normal human, it would be just another sword.

[@frostyvoid827]

@@syd.a.m yep!

[@nyhtfall1969]

in other words they fight using solar panel swords

[@frostyvoid827]

@@nyhtfall1969 indeed

[@bonkregulator5237]

@@nyhtfall1969 uranium can do it better tbh

[@ThirtytwoJ]

I wanna see a reverse blade Kenshin katana.

[@shadiversity]

We might have something in the works ^_^

[@DotDusk]

​@@shadiversity😱

[@Tarvo27]

YEEEESSSS!!!! That would be sick!

[@ThirtytwoJ]

@@shadiversity Yay! Dont forget tye pink kimono. :D

[@darthnihilusthebestsith]

​@@shadiversityWOOOOOHOOO you make my heart explode

[@ASZHanazaki]

Okay, those 3 being goofy and having a laugh is just so much entertaining.

[@jaytwokay3265]

Recently went on a binge of some older Shadiversity videos, and wow, the channel has grown so much. There’s really nothing else like it.

[@Loki-]

Shadiversity needs to start a fund for a rode mic for all 3 of the guys! Y'all have been at it together for long enough that it's reasonable to mic up everyone at all times!

[@CoNteMpTone]

Yeah this is getting ridiculous...

[@Paradox-es3bl]

I want to see professional ax or knife throwers or even dart throwers try a bunch. I think the viability is way higher than this video would indicate.

[@aj.j5833]

I also don't get why they don't throw a sword way you throw a knife as well. I'm able to throw a knife and have it only do a partial rotation from almost position and stick in target, both over and underhand with standard grip used for fighting with a knife, so no need to even change grip. Only limit is There is a minimum distance, doesn't work when you are to close for the knife to make 180 degree rotation before flying straight. To me that would also make sense with a sword being able throw it without having to change your grip.

[@kriscubero6778]

@@aj.j5833 I mean they are trying to imitate the sword throwing done in an animation adaptation of a manga story at first.

[@grbdevnull5611]

I throw about as well as Nate because I am right handed, but left eye dominate. It causes me to throw across my body or do other weird things. You should have him throw left handed or while wearing an eye-patch on his left eye. If it doesn't improve his throwing, it will provide great entertainment.

[@mandowarrior123]

I'm similar but for bow its just easier as i have better sight on the target. Its really no issue without gunsights.

[@XBullitt16X]

I'm loving these videos guys, the comedy, editing and banter is great. I can feel you guys really getting into the swing of things, pun not intended haha.

[@James35142]

The swords are special because the metal absorbs sunlight.

[@marcogenovesi8570]

everything absorbs sunlight

[@Zetact_]

I heard that the power system in the anime is basically just hamon from Jojo but is it really that on the nose?

[@icarusjumped2719]

​@@Zetact_breathing techniques. Been used in a few different action anime, but yeah pretty much.

[@nodot17]

​​@@Zetact_so they're gonna get sword stands in part 3 and become shaman king?

[@lorenzoniccoli99ln]

What an unhinged thread lol

[@icarusjumped2719]

Still waiting for the sword chucks. You are going to love them shad!

[@Gaia_Gaistar]

A fellow 8-Bit Theater enjoyer?

[@iciclecold2991]

Watching you three throw swords in a backyard makes my day. The goofy sound effects make it even better! And Shad trying to deflect like he isn't also a massive nerd is great.

[@caelus1710]

"You need your sword to sword the whole time you're swording."- Nate. Based and True.

[@chazharrison9760]

This video was amazing, Loved seeing you guys have a fun competition, and getting to see the more playful Shad back some. Good job all of the Shad crew on this one. Audio on point, video on point, And the 3 of you bounce off each other so well. It almost feels like 3 brothers Just having a fun day out with swords.

[@howler11]

so, one thing i noticed, the katana seemed to be easier to hit then the other sword, and i expected that because the katana like a javalin (if im not mistaken) has it's weight more ahead then the other sword and with the axe technic, of course it worked better with the katana also because of the weight

[@iciclecold2991]

Yes, the curve in thr blade makes the weight of a katana farther forward!

[@girafarig7859]

The glow up and expansion of this channel is genuinely refreshing to see. I remember the rants about sword types with shad in a chair and low quality audio. Great video as always ❤ Also, as far as I know, it's Pee-lum. Pilum. 😂

[@twilight-iota]

funnily enough, there is actually a scene towards the end of the demon slayer manga where there is a battlefield with an excess of swords where the main character picks up said swords and throws them while holding onto his own to use afterwards. so not only did he most likely train to do so since he did it more than once (that we saw), but the circumstances where he did so were also somewhat likely!

[@K4rg0th]

Nice video! For the Katana I would suggest for you to use something like an atlatl grip by putting your index finger in the end of the Katana grip (the flat surface) in order to generate a lever effect, that would generate a lot more of force in the thrown and that will (i hope so...) help in the katana flying a little bit straighter than that.

[@thehyliangamer8458]

I love how the entire beginning is just reserved to bully tyrants “weebyness”

[@Huzaku]

I loved everything about this. This was the greatest episode so far. You guys have such a good dynamic and just watching you guys have fun was amazing.

[@animachainzvideoz5921]

Great video guys, awesome stuff. I wouldn't mind seeing this technique researched further. 👍

[@grantpflum6844]

Looks like Shad is still the G.O.A.T. of the channel. The boys better step up their game if they want to keep up.

[@grantharriman284]

To be clear, the Demon Slayer magic Katana lore is heavily focused around a particular process to create swords that can inflict lethal wounds upon the Demons which can otherwise heal from virtually any wound and are themselves capable of straight up magic spells known as Blood Demon Arts. Their healing is so insane that some of the most powerful have been shown to throw a punch or kick, have their limb severed below the elbow/knee mid swing and regenerate that limb in time to still connect the blow. The swords are magic so that they can affect something else that is magic, and it's explicitly not just normal mundane Katana making processes from our world that make them magic. The sword wielding techniques they employ are somewhat more questionable however.

[@gloomygloomstalker3878]

I looked it up cuz I was curious and the breathing techniques elemental stuff is all flashiness for style and allegedly it’s literally just sword techniques and nothing else

[@grantharriman284]

@@gloomygloomstalker3878 Yeah, the various animation effects are all for show. The raw feats of physical prowess they perform, however, are still well beyond what actual humans could ever achieve. Jumping from the street to the top of a multi story building for instance is simply not something a human can do, yet demon slayers do it on a regular basis. Whether that is just anime fudging the physics for style and they are supposed to be just extremely fit but otherwise normal human achievements, or whether the breathing techniques rise to the level of being their own independent set of supernatural abilities I can't say for sure.

[@thatonecomment6893]

as far as i know Nichirin is a metal that is found on a high off mountain directly exposed to the sun. making it "absorb" sunlight so it can inflict blows onto demons unlike normal iron+ and so bladed weapons. Its the main reason demon slayers have to go to a SPESIFIC place to get a broken blade reforged/replaced because only certain people know how to forge the metal. this was in the manga last i read tho. so take this with some salt.

[@thatonecomment6893]

they pretty much just somehow use a crazy amount of oxygen to "hyper power" the physical limits they have. stuff called "total concetration" is when they breath in a certain way that they are somehow getting the maximum amount they can get at all times even when sleeping. this somehow causes them to "enhance" the physical abilities slayers can do. such as splitting a rock with a katana. or flash stepping in a single instance cutting everything they went past as fast as lighting @@grantharriman284

[@grantharriman284]

@@thatonecomment6893 I'm pretty sure all that was covered or at least implied in the first season except the bit about the specific mountain.

[@BobMcBobJr]

18:35 I love how tyranth noticed he kept hitting the backdrop accurately with point in, so he just took a step back rather than changing his throw.

[@disgruntledtaco3640]

Shoutout to the cameraman in the glasses, and keep up the great work fellas, honestly always wondered how easy it would be to throw a sword like a javelin, never know when i might need to do so(zombie apocalypse, tax collectors, those kinda things)

[@danielnowka7548]

You should look at Gyomei’s weapon from demon slayer. It is an axe head and a giant spiked ball at separate ends of a long chain.

[@ThirtytwoJ]

Deth by self own.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

But is it better than a stick?

[@Ash-Winchester]

@@Eidolon1andOnly Live long and carry a big STICK!!

[@Xero-rr2ol]

Now look at the kind of guy needed to use it.@@ThirtytwoJ

[@ThirtytwoJ]

@@Xero-rr2ol doesnt matter if it backlashes, ill stick with an axe handle.

[@magenta2787]

YES! I've been waiting for this!

[@Zurrech]

Legends has it that Nate is still out there..Throwing the swords at Boromir......

[@MemorableVirus]

Very fun video guys! I love seeing y'all mucking about with abstract weapon concepts

[@janaramparameswaran9352]

Hey Shad, I love your videos. Could you please do a video on the practicality of Tengen's cleavers.

[@milomeredith1821]

The energy and positive vibes in this video is great ,and learning shad could slay someone from a far with a katana is the icing on the cake 🍰 keep up the great work im very grateful

[@alexanderwiles2003]

another next level video honestly i love the chemistry you 3 have this plus your vlogs from england are just great (its nice how genuinely happy and fascinated you are in those videos and as an English man myself its cool seeing places i recognize and take for granted)

[@80sRetrosaur]

He's in Wales not England for most of them, I'm welsh and being called English is like calling me the N word.

[@GratiaVOD]

I feel like Shad's channel should enter an improv era, they've got plenty of props. It'd be great. Could let every explore their personalities while having fun!

[@MrSquigglies]

"You need your sword to sword for the whole time you're swording." Amen, brother. Truer words have never been said.

[@michelguevara151]

miyamoto musashi also threw swords, he was derided for it by his contemporaries, yet he is the one that fought 76 duels and won every one of them.

[@1stCallipostle]

Dude used a lot of unconventional techniques. Being a beast at shit that usually doesn't work was kinda the M.O

[@thelaw_00]

Really the best situation to throw your sword at an enemy is outside of combat and the enemy is running away from you. If you hit them but not a killing blow but is enough to incapacitate them, just run to them and finish the job and get your sword back

[@pkonneker]

I too think throwing a sword sounds cool. Probably the whole star wars force throw thing. The technique I played with is the two -handed method. You guide the blade for aim, and power the throw from the pommel. Works nice over very short distances. Easy to aim

[@R3DSHlFT]

In Demon slayer it's said that the sword breaks because of the swordsman's bad technique. And that's what I think the katana mythology is about, not because it is a katana but because the swordsman is just so skilled

[@haku8135]

The swordsmith chief actually says swords break cause the smith is shit. Column a column b really.

[@mandowarrior123]

In Gintama the protagonist uses a wooden sword from a gift shop stall at lake toya. It cuts through robots, spaceships, you name it. It breaks once, he has to go and buy a new one.

[@R3DSHlFT]

@@mandowarrior123 yea but like, can you take gintama seriously?

[@Wolfen5207]

This whole video just makes me think of Mushoku Tensei where we are explicitly told that one of the sword fighting styles of that world makes use of throwing the sword as a way to take out an enemy. It's not the only thing that fighting style can make use of, it's just one of the options within it's toolbox.

[@hadoken459]

I really enjoyed the banter in this video. Really fun and wholesome. Thanks for confirming this as a potentially viable, if niche strategy.

[@shadowrodney]

26:08 Well you gotta remember this wasn't necessarily a battlefield throw when Tanjiro does it, the demon sort of comes in, kills someone important and then runs away. I think in that scenario exactly throwing your sword like this (with the accuracy of anime xD) would be the reason to do it. So it's not necessarily for fighting on a battlefield as it is for taking down a dangerous target that tries to get away.

[@robertrenato]

I love the random innuendos from Shad xD

[@foxfire-rc1rl]

I think shads archery skills gave him a boost in this task

[@jarcuadanantus28]

Always enjoy seeing what they get up to next.

[@barfshorts5806]

Never thought I’d see the day, but I’m here for it! Love ya Shad and crew

[@theomnimonarch2439]

I love Katanas!

[@ulfhedtyrsson]

Loving the production quality. The added sounds are a bit too loud though.

[@Genshion]

I absolutely love all the sound affects used for all the throws

[@Curie_ELiTE]

Loved this episode! Often thought about this and I loved how you didnt end it before trying to do the spinning thing. That started looking kinda effective (if practiced enough as mentioned ofc), but in terms of that hitting/penetration power it looked damn! :P

[@usetoothless9473]

Yes Shad, you should watch Demon Slayer. It’s very good and pretty approachable in terms of good themes and noble characters.

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

Its very nice that nate and tyrant can admit with humility and hand on heart that shad is more of a tosser! ;)

[@Zylo1111]

From pommels up to swords, we've leveled up. Let Tyranth keep the body pillow and his dirty stuff.

[@jacobcarrizales427]

I’ve been training people in throwing weapons including swords for years. And the second throw(the one that stuck) was exactly how you want to do it. Especially with longer spears and swords it’s a very unintuitive and weird throw, javelin is probably the best way to describe it. You push up as you’re moving forward(increases distance, so you don’t have to add as much force which can make your throw unstable)and you have to really focus on keeping the sword straight, which usually means that your arm when fully extended isn’t actually in front of you but slightly pointing out to the right a little bit(left if left handed)Any movement left or right gets amplified when you release and turns the weapon in the air. So if you do more of a traditional throw, say a baseball or football type of throw and you’re right handed, you’re gonna see the handle of the blade shoot left. If you push forward too hard generally the blade aims a bit to the left and you don’t get quite as much turn, but enough that the point is no longer straight. Which is why you push up for distance, with a weapon like a spear that’s made to be thrown you just keep it straight, throw it hard and it goes right where you want it too. With a sword you have to go for a bit of an arc. The main key is to let the swords weight do the work. If you force it it will not fly straight. Another thing I’ve found that adds some stability but isn’t super easy to do is to actually roll your fingers very gently under the handle or shaft of a spear as you throw it, using the spin to add some stabilization. Of course I think the best way to throw swords, not obviously efficient in a combat scenario is just to spin it like you would a knife.

[@rubensantos3489]

Great video. Now try using Inosuke(Demon Slayer) serrated katanas since I truly believe those can do lot more damage than a regular katana does since feels a lot worse being cut by a serrated weapon than a clean weapon damage wise.

[@reptiloidmitglied2930]

Could work similar like the tigershark tooth-club Skallagrim featured in his last video. I think the higher risk of getting stuck with the blade will nullify the nastier cutting damage. Still the serrated katana is a cool signature weapon that fits his character.

[@1stCallipostle]

A serrated weapon is gonna be complete ass the moment you fight someone wearing any kind of clothing. It's just gonna get bunched up immediately

[@rubensantos3489]

@@1stCallipostle so lets imagine i see an opponent with clothes that might get stuck in the blade just go for the head or something without cloth? and not every fabric gonna hold that blade and i know that cuz i make clothes, in the end all that matters is the kind of fabric/wool whatever the target is wearingdoesn't

[@rubensantos3489]

youtube now cuts comments lol...anyway it doesnt matter much if you bleed out of a slash or die in one strike, a serrated blade will do damage to the body and not everyone can fight the pain of a slash to keep fighting

[@1stCallipostle]

@@rubensantos3489 Here's the thing. You're making workarounds that you just don't need. A straight blade legitimately just does the same job better. Less likely to be impeded, will go deeper when it actually works, smoother to sheath... Meanwhile I see no meaningful advantage to serrated weapons. Hence why nobody has made or used them like ever

[@MrSimpsondennis]

now do this, but use an atlatl to achieve anime-like strength in the throw :p Also looks like the katana went better because the curve makes it dip down, causing it to dig itself into the target, whereas a regular sword basically only has the tip and after that it just gets more resistance without any advantage from the blade itself.

[@TemperedMedia]

I love your "throwing weapons" videos, mates. Would love to see more!

[@drfoto2673]

On changing the katana from a regular holding position to a throwing position, you can easily do this by doing one of those flashy movie sword spins (don't remember what they are called) as you raise your arm to ready the throw. I tried it with a cheap sword at home and the motion actually flows quite naturally. I'm pretty sure you could get fairly adept at throwing a katana in the first way with relatively minimal training, and it would actually be an interesting technique to use on large battlefields with weapons all over the place, or on a retreating opponent.

[@insanitypepper1740]

How many Mugen train demons have European swords successfully stopped? None.

[@williamwhite6502]

Just you wait, is all I have to say about that. LOL

[@ftkirito6304]

Just a random thought, how affective would using the sheath or Saya be as some time of last ditch effort?

[@ThirtytwoJ]

Depends what its made of.

[@1stCallipostle]

Just the sheathe? Probably terrible. A sheathed sword as like a club? Probably pretty decent.

[@ulfhedtyrsson]

I've been throwing all kinds of weapons for awhile. Sometimes to test 5he durability of the stuff I forge or make. I've always had the most success with accuracy from overhead two handed. The second hand gives you the ability to automatically align your body and force. Is more intuitive. Also equalizing or canceling out any subconscious horizontal force your body's natural biological pivotal points adds to the vector, velocity and applied force in the act of throwing.

[@sandrosliske]

Perfectly timed for my lunch break. Thank you.

[@drakecassell1840]

Let's go team Shad, screw the haters you guys are awesome

[@chukm7128]

What do people hate him for again

[@IrocZIV]

Would never occur to me to throw a sword like a javelin. Seems very natural to do the big downward swing, and just let it go when its moving forward, also has the benefit of not requiring you to change your grip.

[@DragonKing-te9wy]

I love the sound affects and humour! They're amazing XD

[@Merisu_Sheep]

AHHH I WAS LITERALLY HOPING SHAD DO THIS! I always wanted his opinions on the sword styles

[@Hamburger_lol]

Burger

[@asahearts1]

WHOOPER WHOOPER WHOOPER WHOOPER

[@samuelfrank4787]

Noh. Boargor! D:

[@7TheWhiteWolf]

Fries 🍟

[@samuelfrank4787]

@@7TheWhiteWolf PUT FRIES ON BOARGOR!

[@asahearts1]

@@samuelfrank4787 A little bit of chicken fried. Cold beer on a Friday night. A pair of jeans that fit just right. 👌

[@AdamCeladin]

Awesome job on this one Guys!

[@wallacemendonca5594]

The technique that demon slayers use in the anime is called Pranayama. Pranayama is an ancient breath tachnique that originates from yogic practices in India. It involves controlling your breath in different styles and lengths.

[@haydenlinkel3258]

Love the sound effects

[@SMSiders]

Thanks for doing this! Throwing swords has always been a pet peeve of mine when I see it in movies, since I didn't think the physics would work out well, but I stand corrected! Much appreciate you guys!

[@hawkknight4223]

Over short distance, it works incredibly well! Especially if you want to transition to a shorter sword, or shorter heavy impact weapon. Use the larger weapon that is no longer, “useful“ in the tight space. As a projectile.

[@1stCallipostle]

A short heavy impact weapon... You've arrived at the throwing club. Which is useful for small game if you're a caveman or aboriginal, but I'd imagine I wouldn't particularly want to be struck by one either

[@hawkknight4223]

@@1stCallipostle i’m talking about melee fighting transitioning from open spaces to enclosed spaces. While being forced into a building. Or forcing the advacery into a building. Or dense woods. A shorter impact weapon. Would be more like that of a Warhammer. Or a trench/tomahawk. Or even a mace. You don’t want to grapple with a sword. And I think you look down on cultures like the aboriginals far too fucking much. They’re not goddamn caveman. Which aren’t even a real fucking thing. The aboriginal‘s are human beings! Just like us. And let us not forget. That old world natives. Killed cave bears with pointy sticks. I think you should learn a little respect! I imagine you would only be eaten. PS. Flex batons (single/double stick) is still used today. Across the world! Which is essentially a miniaturized mace!!!

[@hawkknight4223]

@@1stCallipostle And you’re throwing the full size weapon. Because it’s no longer useful in the environment! So you use that as an additional projectile weapon while you are closing the distance with a smaller one. It’s truly not that difficult of a concept to wrap your brain around.

[@1stCallipostle]

@@hawkknight4223 You are overwhelmingly aggressive on a blatant misunderstanding. I said caveman or Aboriginal because that's quite literally the main places we have precedent. Throwing clubs fell off for most other groups once you start getting into the time where wood isn't your primary resource for making weapons, but I pointed out the group that has indeed used them in much later times than that. I still contend "I don't want to be hit with a throwing club, but the concept probably isn't lethal beyond small targets unless you want to add enough weight that it drops like a stone"

[@williamalston3324]

Fun video idea to expand on this one, Try out throwing several different types of tools/weapons and rank them accordingly.

[@MartinTowell]

27:47 - Legend tells us that Nate is still there throwing the sword to this very day.