by The long-awaited flashback scene from episode 3 of the new TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series, ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Pillar Training Arc,’ has finally been unveiled, igniting a wave of excitement among fans. This pivotal episode marks a significant turning point in the narrative, promising thrilling developments and deeper insights into our beloved characters.
In the third episode, we witness a crucial moment in Tanjiro’s journey. Having recuperated from his injuries, he embarks on a new chapter, visiting former Pillar Uzui to partake in the Pillar training. With renewed determination, the story unfolds as Tanjiro immediately dives into training to enhance his essential physical strength, setting the stage for intriguing character growth and deeper emotional connections with the audience.
Scenes of Uzui’s three wives were also released, and you can see them cooking for the trainees.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—Pillar Training Arc” is an episode that spans volumes 15 and 16 of the original manga. It tells the story of Tanjiro and his friends receiving training from the Pillars, the highest-ranking swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, to become even stronger.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is not just a series; it’s a cultural phenomenon. Based on the manga of the same name, which was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from February 2016 to May 2020, this famous work has sold over 150 million copies, uniting a vast community of fans.
Set in the Taisho era in a world inhabited by man-eating demons, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy whose family was killed by demons, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps and sets out on a journey to slay the monster that killed his family and turn his younger sister Nezuko, who has also become a demon, back into a human.
The first season of the TV anime was aired from April to September 2019, catching fire and becoming a social phenomenon. The movie “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train,” which is a sequel to the final episode of the anime, was released in October 2020 and became a huge hit, grossing over 40 billion yen in Japan.
The second season of the TV anime, ‘The Entertainment District Arc,’ which continues the movie, began airing in December 2021, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. And the excitement doesn’t stop there! The third season, ‘The Swordsmith Village Arc,’ a direct continuation of the second season, is set to premiere in April 2023, promising more thrilling adventures and heart-pounding action.
