(CR) Kimetsu no Yaiba

[Applehell]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

Well, he was sent to a Demon Hunter, who presumably would be where there is suspected Demon activity so he can hunt them.

Well that demon hunter clearly not doing a great job given the newest victims.

Though I was under the impression this guy was some retired hermit.

[Stark700]

Even though it wasn't long, the fight between Sabito vs Tanjirou was amazingly animated.

I find the training kinda funny to watch until the big rock came. An important episode this week for sure considering it showed Tanjirou and his training. Not easy to become a demon slayer after all.

[blakstealth]

Aw man, were Makomo and Sabito ghosts? They seemed pretty cool. :/

and holy moly, Nezuko was sleeping these entire 2 years?

[Haak]

I remember reading that bit in the manga thinking "...You just blew my tiny little mind away..."

Would've been nice if there was more of a backstory presented with the boulder siblings during the episode but if I recall the manga doesn't really explain them at the time either and it probably would've made the episode rushed had they done so which is a shame because I thought they were rather interesting.

[Drake]

This has been pretty sweet so far, one to watch out for this season I suspect.

[frodonk]

I only went here to see an explanation for those two, looks like I won't get any, not only that, she also said that there were many others like them! I wonder what happened to them.

[SeijiSensei]

It's quite implausible that Tanjirou would be literate given his station and the historical period.

How has Nezuko received nourishment during her long coma? Does her demon side make it unnecessary for her to eat and drink?

Does Tanjirou not age physically in the manga? It's been two years or more, yet he looks no more mature now than he did at the beginning.

[zeando]

Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Does Tanjirou not age physically in the manga? It's been two years or more, yet he looks no more mature now than he did at the beginning.

Two years worth of hair

Someone suggested Nezuko was sleeping to save energies, since she didn't eat people in the previous episode, but she may still need some "food"

[Kanon]

That was a great training episode.

2 years went by already, with Nezuko sleeping through them while her brother was training like crazy.

I'm guessing Sabito and Makomo were ghosts too. Maybe we'll get an explanation next week.

[Nivek von Beldo]

Nezuko 2 years asleep? woah that is something

The rest was a very nice chapter, loved how show a massive real training being 2 years long, very nice one

[Wandering Soul]

As far as training episodes go, this wasn't bad.

It's probably for the best that Nezuko slept for two years. Not much temptation to eat or having to worry about her straying into the sunlight.

[Applehell]

Originally Posted by Haak

I remember reading that bit in the manga thinking "...You just blew my tiny little mind away..."

Would've been nice if there was more of a backstory presented with the boulder siblings during the episode but if I recall the manga doesn't really explain them at the time either and it probably would've made the episode rushed had they done so which is a shame because I thought they were rather interesting.

I'm so surprised that we got absolutely nothing on Sakonji beyond him being a trainer, but there still time for that later.

As far training arcs and whatnot goes this was merciful short and even if I dare say interesting, mainly the part when the mysterious children who took over Sakonji.

Next is final selection exam, I guess Tanjiro will be fighting actual demons which why there is a risk of death.

[p-kun]

Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

It's quite implausible that Tanjirou would be literate given his station and the historical period.

How has Nezuko received nourishment during her long coma? Does her demon side make it unnecessary for her to eat and drink?

Does Tanjirou not age physically in the manga? It's been two years or more, yet he looks no more mature now than he did at the beginning.

In Japan, compulsory basic education had been enacted before Taisho era, when the story is set. Tanjirou is literate as even in episode 1 he talked about reading to his siblings.

As for Tanjirou's physical growth, even in the manga his face didn't change much, only his height growing from only reaching Urokodaki's shoulder to reaching Urokodaki's ear.

Originally Posted by frodonk

I only went here to see an explanation for those two, looks like I won't get any, not only that, she also said that there were many others like them! I wonder what happened to them.

The story about the two will be explained in the next episode.

[Guardian Enzo]

I know that's what's commonly reported on English websites, but I'd never have guessed this series was set in the Taisho era - it seems to be way earlier than that.

[Blaat]

There is a character wearing western clothing in the opening so I assumed it took place during the Meiji period, at least.

[TheForsaken]

There are electric poles in the town in episode 1, so the setting should be late 19th early 20th century.

[SeijiSensei]

Like Enzo, I also thought this story takes place much earlier than the Taisho era. But even the masthead graphic at Crunchy for episode one shows the electric poles. Once the story moves to a rural setting it could be any time.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

I gotta say, if the first episode of Tanji's interaction with Giyu reminded me of similar interaction between Gon & Kite in HxH, this episode with Tanjiro, Makomo & Sabito reminded me of Naruto, Haku & Zabuza in terms of their chemistry and their encounters in the earlier part of both sagas to help the MCs grow.

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I know that's what's commonly reported on English websites, but I'd never have guessed this series was set in the Taisho era - it seems to be way earlier than that.

Probably because of the rural setting. Sometimes, advancement in technology is not evenly-spread throughout a country (even to this very day). As for the literary thing, Tanji is implied to be a good friend/helper of the people in town who own businesses which safe to say are more than capable to read and write. Maybe, just maybe, they taught him a thing or two for god knows how long since he didn't seem to mind staying outside during his selling-trip for a day or two.

[Cosmic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I know that's what's commonly reported on English websites, but I'd never have guessed this series was set in the Taisho era - it seems to be way earlier than that.

Quite easy to miss given they are in the middle of nowhere but some shots within the towns do have gas lights and power lines

[Haak]

Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Quite hard to miss given they are in the middle of nowhere but some shots within the towns do have gas lights and power lines

* Quite easy to miss?

For me it's case of ignorance is bliss I suppose. I'm completely unfamiliar with the various Japanese "eras" and the history of their technological advancement so I had no preconceptions to get confused with. XP