Demon Slayer Season 1: Review & Evaluation (Episodes 25 & 26)

Today we are kicking off the next season of the Demon Slayer series as we move into the Entertainment District Arc! With Episode 1 almost doubling the typical runtime of an episode, we will be covering Episode 1 on its own as a standalone.   Join us as Akaza brings news to his master, Tanjiro attempts to bring closure to the Rengoku family, has a run in with the former Flame Hashira, hears about Sun Breathing, receives a gift from Senjuro, and makes a deal with Tengen Uzui.   With Chase & Josh summarizing the episode, debating potential legacy shortcuts to become a demon slayer, discussing multiple foreshadows to come, and providing overall takeaways, don't miss out.   "Every technique no matter how diverse, came from Sun Breathing."

We are officially off the rails on this crazy Mugen Train! Today we close out this Mini-Season in style as we cover Episode 6 & 7 where a surprise enemy appears.   Follow along as we see the fate of the passengers, the full power of a Hashira, a sneak peak at an Upper Rank's abilities, and a battle to remember.   With Chase & Josh recapping all of the action, discussing the major topics, providing overall takeaways, and debating alternate tactics for a potentially different outcome, this is one you don't want to miss.   "Don't bother with that weakling! Show me your strength!"

The Mini-Season continues today as we dive into the Episodes 4 & 5 of the Mugen Train Arc in the Demon Slayer series where Enmu's true form is revealed.   Join us as we see the lengths needed to awaken from the deep slumbers, the reason why the sickly kids assisted the demon, Tanjiro trying to finish the job solo, and finally another member of the squad gets back in the game.   With Chase & Josh providing a summary of the episodes, debating who has been most important to this point, discussing takeaways, and highlighting mistakes made by certain characters, be sure to tune in.   "I hope you're fired up."

The Demon Slayer train keeps chugging along as we ride right into the Mugen Train Arc. Today we cover Episodes 1-3 in what initially was just intended as a feature film, but the decision was made to expand and add events culminating in its own Mini-Season.   Keep up as we join a Hashira on a mission for the very first time, meet some lunchbox vendors, come face to face with The Slasher, get trapped in some lucid dreams, and try to keep Spiritual Core's intact.   With Chase & Josh summarizing the on-screen events, debating the demon tactics used, discussing important aspects, and providing overall takeaways, don't miss out.   "Continue to slumber, and you shall never be roused again."

We close out Season 1 of the Demon Slayer series today as we dive into Episodes 25 & 26 where a specific breathing technique is mentioned and the Lower Ranks of the Kizuki are punished.   Tag along as the rehabilitation training continues, Zenitsu as well as Inosuke are properly motivated, Tanjiro progresses, and a new mission is assigned.   With Chase & Josh pointing out important moments, providing overall takeaways, discussing key topics, and debating Inosuke's weaponry allowance, this is one you don't want to miss.   "Remember... It's the heart that drives people, so it can grow as strong as you need it to."

Even with the nightmare of Mount Natagumo behind us, we aren't quite safe yet as we move into Episodes 22-24 of Season 1 in the Demon Slayer series today where the Corp Master is unveiled and a trial is held.   Follow along as opinions on a complicated situation are given, Nezuko's bloodlust is tested, rehabilitation training takes place at the Butterfly Mansion, and Shinobu discusses parts of her past.   With Chase & Josh debating on the ability for the trio to close in on Kanao's rank, providing a recap of events, discussing their takeaways, and pointing out aspects that may play a role down the line, don't miss out.   "Humans are to be protected and saved. Never hurt them. I will never hurt them."

We roll into the peak of the action in Demon Slayer Season 1 here today as we cover Episodes 19-21 where two Hashira make their presence known.   Journey along with us as Zenitsu's life hangs in the balance, a member of the 12 Kizuki reveals themself, Tanjiro takes a page out of his late father's book, and Giyu Tomioka steals the show.   With Chase & Josh summarizing the sequence of episodes, discussing their takeaways, highlighting key moments, and debating topics of interest, be sure to tune in.   "You did a good job holding out until I got here. Leave the rest to me."

The back half of Season 1 in the Demon Slayer series starts today with our coverage of Episodes 16-18 where our first big test begins.   Tune in as a Demon Slayer Corp battalion are being played like puppets, a family of demons terrorize our heroes, the web master meets her end, we learn that one of the current 12 Kizuki are at on the mountain, Zenitsu shows his mastery of one thing, and two Hashira show up right on time.   With Chase & Josh debating a few 'what if' scenarios, talking through important plot points, and discussing the major takeaways of a very entertaining epsidoe sequence, be sure to tune in.   "I hate myself more than anything else."

We are at the halfway point of Season 1 in the Demon Slayer series, and today we cover Episodes 13-15 where the group gets a better understanding of each other.   Join us as we see Tanjiro take on a former member of the 12 Kizuki, Zenitsu takes a beating while protecting something special, a burial is held for victims, an elderly woman provides a safe house, and a new assignment is given after much needed recovery.   With Chase & Josh giving a summary of the episodes, discussing what stood out, debating battle tactics, and poor decision making, you don't want to miss this.   "You told me this was more important to you than your own life."

The Demon Slayer ride presses onward as today we have Episodes 10-12 of Season 1 on deck and new challenges await.   Tune in as we conclude the battle against Muzan's hired demon assassins, Lady Tamayo reiterates an important task, we meet two additional primary characters, a house with multiple demons poses a threat.   With Chase & Josh debating the series-long importance of new allies, discussing the stand-out moments, providing thoughts on the episodes, and summarizing the events, be sure to catch this one.   "Revel in your own death, and serve as my catalyst!"