by The third episode of the anime ” Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Pillar Training Arc” has aired since May 26th. The muscular body of Tanjiro Kamado (CV: Natsuki Hanae ) as he trains has become a hot topic, with people saying he’s a “physical monster lol.”
The anime series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is based on the manga of the same name by Koyoharu Gotouge, which was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump.” Set in the Taisho era, the story depicts the struggle of a young boy, Tanjiro, whose family was killed by demons. After “Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc,” which began airing in April 2019, became a huge hit, its sequel, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train,” sparked a boom that could be called a social phenomenon.
After that, “Mugen Train Arc,” which includes completely new episodes, began airing in October 2021, followed by “Yukaku Arc” in December 2021 and “Swordsmith Village Arc” in April 2023.
In the second episode, which aired last time, Tanjiro kept calling out to Giyu Tomioka (CV: Takahiro Sakurai), who was tormented by his past. Tanjiro became anxious, thinking, “What should I do? Did I say something terrible?” Then he had an idea: “That’s it. How about we have a speed-eating contest? Like, ‘If I win the contest, why don’t you cheer up and practice?'” When Tanjiro started, saying, “Giyu! Let’s have a Zaru Soba Speed-Eating Contest,” Giyu was confused and asked, “Why?”
Viewers were tickled by Tanjiro’s sudden suggestion of a speed-eating contest, with comments such as, ‘It’s so random, it’s hilarious,’ ‘Why did they have a cold soba eating contest here, lol,’ and ‘Tanjiro’s unexpected idea is a riot.’
In the latest episode, episode 3, “Tanjiro is fully recovered!! Full participation in the pillar training”, Tanjiro joins the training of former Sound Pillar Uzui Tengen (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi). While the other corps members are exhausted, Tanjiro is full of energy. He trains harder than anyone else, surprising the other members with his muscular body.
Tanjiro’s appearance also drew reactions from Uzui’s three wives, who couldn’t help but comment on his good looks, saying, ‘You’ve got a good face,’ and ‘You have a manly face.’ On the internet, he was attracting attention with comments such as, ‘Tanjiro is still abnormal even in the eyes of the other corps members lol,’ and ‘He’s a physical monster lol.’
Episode 3: “Tanjiro is fully recovered!! He joins the Hashira training.”
As Giyuu talks with Tanjiro, he overcomes his past self and joins the training, albeit late. Meanwhile, Tanjiro’s wounds have healed enough that he can join the training, and he heads to the training of former Hashira Uzui first.
