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Asakusa Arc

*This article is **unofficially titled**. Its name is either **unknown**, **unofficially translated**, or **based on conjecture**.*

## Asakusa Arc

* Anime
* Manga

## Arc Info

### Anime

7 - 10

The **Asakusa Arc** (浅 (あさ) 草 (くさ) 編 (へん) , *Asakusa Hen*?) is the third story arc of Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Synopsis

Tanjiro and Nezuko cross paths with two powerful demons who fight with magical weapons. Even help from Tamayo and Yushiro may not be enough to defeat these demons who claim to belong to the Twelve Kizuki that directly serve Muzan, the demon responsible for all of Tanjiro's woes! But if these demons can be defeated, what secrets can they reveal about Muzan?

## Characters Introduced

**Supporting:**

* Tamayo
* Yushiro

**Antagonists:**

* Muzan Kibutsuji
* Susamaru
* Yahaba

**Minor:**

* Toyo

**Cameo:**

* Yoriichi Tsugikuni
Chapter 136

## Moving

**Moving** (動 (うご) く, *Ugoku*?) is the one hundred and thirty-sixth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

While eating together, Genya recalls how Gyomei made him his disciple despite the fact that he doesn't have the talent to be a Tsuguko and is eating demons. Gyomei introduced Genya to Shinobu for her to check his condition but every time he sees her, she puts on a disgusted face and scolds Genya. Tanjiro however comments that Shinobu was just worried about Genya's body and invited him to go see Giyu together and to talk about his brother once their done eating but Genya declines as he is still not finished with the Rock Hashira training.

While on his way to the Giyu, Tanjiro saw Zenitsu on top of his boulder and asked if he will be okay since they have not talked for a while which worried him. Zenitsu told him that he still haven't moved his and that there is something that he must do. Tanjiro then went to visit Giyu's place and upon his arrival, he saw Giyu and Sanemi fighting with wooden swords on hand.

Their movements are so fast but he notes that the can now follow their movements. The battle ended with both Giyu and Sanemi's sword broken after a clash of breath techniques and Sanemi suggested that they continue to fight with their fists. Tanjiro then interrupted them and suggested they just share some ohagi (Sanemi's favorite) which pissed Sanemi even more given that they are not supposed to get near each other.

Sanemi stormed off after a while and Giyu notes that every Hashira also takes part in each other's training. He also plans to sneak some ohagi into a bag and give to Sanemi in order to get along better (an idea Tanjiro supported enthusiastically), but in reality it's just an idea that will make them fight again. While Sanemi is walking angrily away from Giyu's place, he noticed something following him and grabbed it (one of Nakime's demon eyes). The chapter ends with Kagaya greeting his visitor, Muzan.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Genya Shinazugawa
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Giyu Tomioka
* Sanemi Shinazugawa
* Kagaya Ubuyashiki
* Muzan Kibutsuji
Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 2

## Volume 2

**Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 2** is the second volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1's BD&DVD release. It was released on August 28, 2019.

## Episodes

3. **Sabito and Makomo** (錆兎と真菰, *Sabito to Makomo*?)

4. **Final Selection** (最終選別, *Saishū Senbetsu*?)

5. **My Own Steel** (己の鋼, *Onore no Hagane*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way box
* Digi Jacket drawn by Character designer Akira Matsushima
* Bonus CD (Shiina Go Background Music Collection 1)
* Audio Commentary for:
	+ Episode 3 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Sabito
	+ Episode 4 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Makomo
	+ Episode 5 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Nezuko
* Folded booklet 12 pages
* 4 special flower tags
* "Kimetsu no Yaiba: Brother and Sister's Bond" First Day Greeting Digest
* "Kimetsu Radio" public recording free admission ticket for viewing
	+ Special Appearance by voice actors of Tanjiro and Zenitsu

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Volume 2 on the Official Website
Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 3

## Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 3

**Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 3** is the third volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3's BD&DVD release and the third volume consisting of the Swordsmith Village Arc. It was released on August 30, 2023.

## Episodes

48. **Thank You, Tokito** (時透君ありがとう, *Tokitō-kun Arigatō*?)
49. **Bright Red Blade** (赫刀, *Kakuto*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Digital jacket drawn by ufotable
* Special three-way box
* Video bonus:
	+ Kimetsu play recording
	+ World Tour Screening of "Kimetsu no Yaiba: To the Swordsmith Village" Paris/Berlin Stage Greetings Digest
* Special bonus CD (film scoring version of the music)
* Folded booklet 12 pages

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 3 on the Official Website
Chapter 153

## Pulled

**Pulled** (引 (ひ) かれる, *Hikareru*?) is the one hundred and fifty-third chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Despite being beheaded by Tanjiro, Akaza internally reflects on the battle spirit of people. He had never encountered someone who could remove theirs, commenting that fighting Tanjiro felt like fighting a plant. Despite his senses and compass not working properly, on the battlefield, anything unexpected can happen. He notices Tanjiro managing to surpass his own speed in a short time but his eyes showing no intent to kill. Akaza believes Tanjiro has achieved the Selfless State he so badly wants to attain, something he believes he should have done so now.

The Upper Rank tries to put his head back on his neck, now with the resolve to continue fighting. However, Giyu flings his broken sword at his head, knocking it away from Akaza's grasp. The Upper Rank repeats his drive to continue getting stronger as his head disintegrates. Tanjiro becomes relieved but immediately stiffens up due to his body hitting his limit. However, upon seeing Akaza's body not disintegrating, Giyu and Tanjiro worriedly looks on. Akaza's body activates **Technique Development, Destructive Death: Compass Needle** again and immediately attempts to hit Tanjiro's neck.

Though he barely misses, the Demon changes stance and hits Tanjiro square in the side, knocking him away. Tanjiro realizes Akaza is trying to make his head a weak spot no longer, similar to Muzan earlier. He tries to get up but faints due to his body finally reaching his limit. Giyu sees Akaza going for his unconscious comrade and uses **Water Breathing, Fourth Form: Striking Tide** to stop him, though the cuts instantly heal. Giyu then declares that if Akaza wanted to kill Tanjiro, he would go through him first, Giyu takes his stance to fight again. Akaza sees his indomitable spirit, one that doesn't bend in the face of any obstacle.

Suddenly he sees the same man from earlier, who comments that "...we carry swords in our hearts. We only use our fists". Calling the man an eye sore, Akaza moves forward to engage Giyu but is internally held back by the vision of a young woman, wishing "Hakuji, that's enough".

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Akaza
* Giyu Tomioka
* Daki (Flashback)
* Gyutaro (Flashback)
* Keizo (Flashback)
* Koyuki (Flashback)
Jane Foster

**Jane Foster** é uma enfermeira especializada em tratar indivíduos aprimorados e mutantes.

Foi parte da equipe médica que auxiliou os mutantes durante a crise com os Sentinelas, quando mutantes eram gravemente feridos diariamente pelos robôs. Anos depois, foi contratada para trabalhar na PRISM.

## Sobre

Jane Foster é a chefe de enfermagem no Hospital Metropolitano de Nova York.

Melhor amiga de Claire Temple, foi escolhida por ela para trabalhar como enfermeira pessoal dos Vingadores. Na ocasião, teve um flerte não correspondido pelo Thor.

Mais tarde, também foi chamada para cuidar dos mutantes da P.R.I.S.M. durante a crise com os Sentinelas.

Também foi responsável pelos cuidados de Yumi Sakurai durante o período em que a mutante precisou de tratamento intensivo por conta dos traumas que sofreu nas mãos da Hidra.

Em 2018, com a fundação da PRISM como agência internacional, foi contratada como parte da equipe de enfermagem.
Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 1

## Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 1

**Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 1** is the first volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3's BD&DVD release and the first volume consisting of the Swordsmith Village Arc. It was released on June 21, 2023.

## Episodes

45. **Someone's Dream** (誰かの夢, *Dareka no Yume*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Digital jacket drawn by character designer Akira Matsushima
* Special three-way box
* Video bonus:
	+ Kimetsu play recording featuring Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro), Toshihiko Seki (Muzan)
	+ World Tour Screening of "Kimetsu no Yaiba: To the Swordsmith Village" Tokyo Stage Greetings Digest
* Special bonus CD (film scoring version of the music)
* Folded booklet 12 pages

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 1 on the Official Website
Chapter 69

## Move Forward—Even if Just a Little

**Move Forward—Even if Just a Little** (前 (まえ) へ進 (すす) もう少 (すこ) しずつで構 (かま) わないから, *Mae e Susu mō Sukoshizutsu de Kamawanai kara*?) is the sixty-ninth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Senjuro and Tanjiro are shocked to discover that the Flame Hashira's records have been destroyed. He proceeds to apologize to Tanjiro for his father's vandalism of the record, hindering his chances of learning about the Hinokami Kagura. Tanjiro reassures Senjuro that he doesn't need to apologize for anything, even expresses his remorse to failing to protect Kyojuro during the battle. He promises that he will work hard on his own, in order to become a powerful Hashira like Kyojuro, while holding back tears.

Senjuro is left touched by Tanjiro's resolve and expresses his resentment over not being able to succeed his brother as the Flame Hashira, but resolves to find other ways to help people. Tanjiro promises Senjuro that he would headbutt anyone who would badmouth him for his decision, but his offer is sternly declined. Before Tanjiro takes his leave, Senjuro assures Tanjiro he will continue to look into the other Flame Hashira's records while trying to restore the destroyed one, and would send a crow if he discovered something.

As Tanjiro heads out, Senjuro gifts Tanjiro his brother's hand guard. Tanjiro is initially reluctant to take the guard, but he accepts it due to Senjuro's reassurance. As Senjuro returns to his house, he notices his father, Shinjuro, has returned. Senjuro tries to convey Kyojuro's message for his father, but is met with a spontaneous beration. Once Shinjuro calms down, Senjuro calmly delivers his brother's message to his father, "Please take care of your body." As Senjuro closes the door, Shinjuro immediately thinks of Kyojuro and breaks down in tears.

Tanjiro can be seen looking visibly exhausted as he heads towards the Butterfly Mansion. Once he arrives in the vicinity, he sees a dark figure standing by the entrance. Upon a closer look, Hotaru Haganezuka can be seen wielding two large knives in his hand with an ominous aura surrounding him. Realizing who it is, Tanjiro is overcome with shock was the man chases after him and is verbally berated for losing his blade. The chapter concludes with Tanjiro climbing up a nearby tree to evade the angry swordsmith.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Senjuro Rengoku
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Kyojuro Rengoku (Vision)
* Akaza (Vision)
* Shinjuro Rengoku
* Hotaru Haganezuka

## Events

* Tanjiro and Senjuro discover the record has been vandalized.
* Shinjuro expresses grief over his son's death.
* Tanjiro is attacked by Hotaru when he arrives back to the Butterfly Mansion.
Chapter 123

## Mitsuri Kanroji's Life Passes Before Her Eyes

**Mitsuri Kanroji's Life Passes Before Her Eyes** (甘 (かん) 露 (ろ) 寺 (じ)  蜜 (みつ) 璃 (り) の走 (そう) 馬 (ま) 灯 (とう) , *Kanroji Mitsuri no Sōmatō*?) is the one hundred and twenty-third chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

The chapter starts by explaining that Mitsuri's sword is very thin and soft. It is extremely hard to handle and only made for her use. It then cuts back to the fight, where Mitsuri uses her **Love Breathing, Second Form:** **Love** **Pangs** and **Love Breathing, Sixth Form: Cat-Legged Winds of Love** consecutively. Zohakuten notices that she's keeping up with his speed and decides to put her down with a technique. He then uses his **Blood Demon Art: Countless Striking Trees**, but Mitsuri uses her **Love Breathing, Fifth Form: Swaying Love, Wildclaw** to cut through the attack, reaching Zohakuten's body. Tanjiro sees this and shouts to her that Zohakuten is not Hantengu's real body. Zohakuten then releases his **Blood Demon Art:** **Compressed Sound Waves**, Mitsuri has no choice but to face the attack head-on. Mitsuri is paralyzed and loses consciousness, but survives the attack. Zohakuten realizes that Mitsuri has immense strength, then decides that he is going to eat her before throwing a fist at her head. Mitsuri's life flashes before her eyes as Hantengu's fist is about to land.

It starts with Mitsuri's first fiance telling her that only a bear, boar, or cow would take her as their wife. He also insults her hair color and says that it makes him shudder just to think about it being passed onto his children. He tells her to forget about him and the fact that their marriage interview ever even happened. That marriage was called off - she was 17 at the time. It then explains that Mitsuri has a special muscle composition. Her arms are thin and look weak, but her muscle density is eight times a regular human's. At fourteen months old she was able to pick up a 33-pound pickling stone. She also ate a lot. She had an almost insatiable appetite, eating almost the same amount as three sumo wrestlers. The day her marriage was called off, she decided to hide all of her peculiar traits. One day a man appeared and said he wanted to marry her.

Mitsuri is snapped back to reality when Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Genya manage to save her from Zohakuten's fist. Tanjiro says that Mitsuri is their last hope, encouraging her to get back up and fight. Zohakuten releases another attack, however, Mitsuri cuts through his attack protecting the four of them. The chapter ends with Mitsuri screaming at Zohakuten, "*I won't lose to evil people. Now get your butts ready! It's time to get serious!*"

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Mitsuri Kanroji
* Zohakuten
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Nezuko Kamado
* Genya Shinazugawa
* Mitsuri's first fiancé (Flashback)
* Mitsuri's Mother (Flashback)
* Mitsuri's second fiancé (Flashback)

## Events

* Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa and Mitsuri Kanroji vs Hantengu.
* Mitsuri's past is revealed.
Aoba Hashibira

**Aoba Hashibira** (嘴 (はし) 平 (びら)  青 (あお) 葉 (ば) , *Hashibira Aoba*?) is the great-grandson of Inosuke Hashibira and Aoi Kanzaki. He is a well known botanist involved in researching the Blue Spider Lily.

## Appearance

Aoba shares a striking resemblance with his ancestor, having feminine features that cause people to mistake him for a woman. He has black, shoulder length hair with overlapping bangs and emerald green eyes. However, unlike Inosuke, Aoba has a physically smaller build and jet black hair rather than hair that fades from black to blue like Inosuke's, the same as Aoi.

As a researcher, he wears a standard uniform consisting of a white button up shirt and lab coat, as well as blue slacks and black shoes.

## Personality

Unlike his ancestor, Aoba has a timid personality and is incredibly intelligent. Being the botanist in charge of researching the Blue Spider Lily, he held a press conference to apologize to the public for a mistake in their research.

Despite the stark contrast, Aoba has shown a similarity to Inosuke. Following the mistake in his research, Aoba had voiced his wish to "live alone deep in the mountains."

## Synopsis

As the Agatsuma siblings make their way to school, Yoshiteru comes across an article detailing Aoba's research. In the article it is revealed that Aoba had discovered that the Blue Spider Lily only bloomed during the day for only 2–3 days per year. However following a mistake in his research, the flowers had withered and Aoba held a press conference to apologize to the public.

Later on Aoba can be seen worrying over possibly being fired for his mistake, and weeps wishing that he could move deep in the mountains to live alone.

## Trivia

* Aoba shares the rōmaji spelling of the first part of his name with Aoi (however, the "ao" in "Aoi" and the "ao" in "Aoba" are written in completely different scripts).
* Unlike the others, Aoba's name does not include characters from his incarnation/ancestor. Instead, the "ba" in Aoba's name and the "ha" in Kotoha's are the same, both written as "leaf" (葉, *ha*?). The reason it's "ba" instead of "ha" in Aoba's name is due to rendaku.
* He became friends with Sumihiko Kamado after he lost his job and started crying whilst in the same park as him. They played badminton together afterwards.
* He has one little brother.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Kimetsu no Yaiba* Manga: Volume 23, (Extra Pages).
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 *Kimetsu no Yaiba* Manga: Chapter 205 (Page 8).
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *Kimetsu no Yaiba* Manga: Chapter 205 (Page 25).
Chapter 9

## Welcome Back

**Welcome Back** (おかえり, *Okaeri*?) is the ninth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

After surviving Final Selection, an exhausted Tanjiro walks back to Mount Sagiri, using a stick to support himself on his trek back to his trainer's hut. He laments his inability to gather information from at least eight demons, who did not answer his questions and tried to kill him, apologizing to Nezuko for his ill-fated optimism and failure.

As night falls, he finally makes it back to Sakonji's hut. To his surprise, the door is kicked down and Nezuko walks out onto the yard. Seeing her awake for the first time in two years, he calls out to his sister and she runs to him. Tanjiro tries to race down to meet her but falls down due to his exhausted state. As he gets up, Nezuko reaches around and pulls him into a hug, while Tanjiro cries and holds her close, asking why she was asleep for so long. Sakonji then appears and embraces the siblings as tears fall from his mask, happy that a student of his has finally come home.

Fifteen days later, a man with unusual clothes and a hat lined with *furin* appears in Sakonji's residence. He introduces himself as Haganezuka and states that he has forged the sword of Tanjiro Kamado. Tanjiro says he is the recipient but Haganezuka puts down his Nichirin Sword onto the ground to unwrap it, ignoring Tanjiro's offer to come inside. He explains that the iron and sand used to forge it absorb sunlight, and it originates from a mountain that is constantly bathed in light. Inside his hut, Sakonji is annoyed that Haganezuka is speaking his mind without the consideration of others.

Suddenly, he turns to face Tanjiro, who is shocked to see him wearing a *hyottoko* mask. He calls Tanjiro a 'child of brightness', though he attempts to correct him by saying he is actually the son of Tanjuro and Kie. Haganezuka points out that he is talking about his red hair and eyes, saying he must come from a family that works with fire, surprising him. He turns to Sakonji and states that it would mean his blade would turn red.

Inside, Tanjiro prepares to unsheathe his blade for the first time. Haganezuka mentions that Nichirin Sword are also known as 'color-changing sword' as they do so with each wielder. Upon revealing the blade, Tanjiro watches as it turns black. Hearing Sakonji's and Haganezuka's reaction, the former puts his student at ease by pointing out that a black blade is simply uncommon, not a symbol of bad luck. However, Haganezuka is less than pleased, as he had hoped to see a red sword, and proceeds to attack Tanjiro.

Tanjiro's Kasugai crow interrupts the dispute to inform Tanjiro to disembark on his first mission, to resolve the mystery of girls disappearing night after night in a neighboring town.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Nezuko Kamado
* Sakonji Urokodaki
* Hotaru Haganezuka
* Matsuemon Tennoji
* Satoko
* Kazumi

## Events

* Tanjiro returns from Final Selection.
* Nezuko is awake after a two-year long sleep.
* Tanjiro meets Haganezuka and receives his Nichirin Sword.
* Tanjiro's Kasugai Crow delivers his first mission.
Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 9

## Volume 9

**Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 9** is the ninth volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1's BD&DVD release. It was released on March 25, 2020.

## Episodes

20. **Pretend Family** (寄せ集めの家族, *Yoseatsume no Kazoku*?)

21. **Against Corps Rules** (隊律違反, *Tairitsu Ihan*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way box
* Digi Jacket drawn by Character designer Akira Matsushima
* Bonus CD (Shiina Go Background Music Collection 5)
* Audio Commentary for:
	+ Episode 20 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Shinobu
	+ Episode 21 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Giyu
* Folded booklet 12 pages
* 4 special flower tags
* Original side-scrolling game "Kimetsu no Renma" additional content ID code
* 8th & 9th "Kimetsu Radio" public recording free admission ticket for viewing

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Volume 9 on the Official Website
Chapter 85

## Weeping

**Weeping** (大 (おお) 泣 (な) き, *Ō Naki*?) is the eighty-fifth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Tanjiro is left shocked by Tengen's swift victory over Daki, but the Sound Hashira reminds him that the fight isn't over, as his sister is still out of control. Tanjiro struggles to restrain her, with Tengen suggesting he sing her a lullaby to put her to sleep. At that moment, Nezuko regains her footing and jumps out of the window, taking her brother with her as they continue to struggle. Realizing his words aren't reaching her, Tanjiro asks his mother what he should do, and then remembers Tengen's earlier advice to sing Nezuko a lullaby.

He begins to sing her a song that their mother had sung in the past, and while her actions remain unchanged at first, his lullaby soon reaches her. Nezuko remembers asking their mother about the song when she was a child, causing her to break down in tears. Nezuko comes to her senses and changes from her advanced demonized form back into her regular child-like state, promptly falling asleep. Tanjiro lets out a relieved sigh as he successfully holds Nezuko in his lap.

Back in the house, Daki screams at Tengen for cutting her head off, and he responds by telling her to die quietly. The enraged Demon reminds him that he had denied her Upper Rank status, which he affirms, but she proceeds to insist her status, much to his annoyance.

To the Hashira's astonishment, Daki begins to throw a tantrum and cry, and he notes that she has been talking for far too long when she should have showed signs of dying. Still throwing her tantrum, Daki calls out to "Gyutaro" to save her and a male Demon begins to emerge from her body. Tengen senses the danger and attempts to immediately attack the two, but his blades hit nothing but air as the Demons disappear from his sight. On the other side of the room behind Tengen, Gyutaro comforts Daki, asking that she at least try to reattach her own head. Tengen wonders why Daki is still alive after being beheaded, as well as the presence of the new Demon, who he comments as having great reaction speed. Gyutaro tells Daki to heal her burn, complimenting her good looks, and wounds Tengen when he attempts to attack them again.

Gyutaro compliments Tengen's attempt to attack him as well as his success at blocking his attack. He reveals that he was intending to kill Tengen with that attack and eerily prepares to him on in a battle.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Nezuko Kamado
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Daki
* Tengen Uzui
* Kie Kamado
* Gyutaro

## Events

* Demon Slayers vs Daki and Gyutaro.
* Tanjiro soothes Nezuko to sleep.
* A new Demon emerges from Daki's body.
Chapter 104

## Kotetsu

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**Kotetsu** (小 (こ) 鉄 (てつ) さん, *Kotetsu-san*?) is the one hundred and fourth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Kotetsu proposes a variety of insults Tanjiro could use once he becomes stronger than Muichiro, but Tanjiro refuses the thought and tells himself he has to become stronger. He begins to train with Yoriichi Type Zero, with Kotetsu’s analytical skills and newfound motivation being used to excessively critique the Demon Slayer’s movements. He declares that until Tanjiro can accomplish what he wants, he won’t receive food.

Kotetsu shows Tanjiro another method of adjusting the doll's movements through twisting its fingers—such that it’d coordinate with its users’ weaknesses—and compares the actions to that of playing with a wooden puzzle box. After readjusting the doll, Tanjiro continues brutally training with it without food, water, or sleep under Kotetsu’s direction, because the latter does not understand the limits of a human.

Just as Tanjiro approaches the brink of death, analogous to nearly crossing the Sanzu River, he becomes capable of smelling the incoming movement of the doll and lands a hit on it, earning him his first meal. After gaining this ability to predict movements, Tanjiro continues to train it and improves his stamina and foresight.

In the middle of a spar with the doll, Tanjiro’s newly improved abilities grant him an opening to behead it, however, he hesitates mid-swing and worries about breaking the doll. Kotetsu yells at him to strike, reassuring him that he would be able to fix it. Internally, the young boy begs Tanjiro to not waver so that one day, he will become stronger than anyone else.

With Kotetsu's approval obtained, Tanjiro succeeds in landing a blow to the doll’s neck and breaks his training sword in the process. He apologizes to Kotetsu for the ruined sword and, after Kotetsu's sudden exclamation, Tanjiro turns to see a sword’s hilt emerging from the doll’s body where its head used to be.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Kotetsu
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Muichiro Tokito
* Yoriichi Type Zero
* Giyu Tomioka

## Events

* Tanjiro begins training with Yoriichi Type Zero under Kotetsu's instruction.
* Tanjiro succeeds in landing a blow on the doll's neck, revealing a sword's hilt.
Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 4

## Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 4

**Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 4** is the fourth volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3's BD&DVD release and the fourth volume consisting of the Swordsmith Village Arc. It was released on September 27, 2023.

## Episodes

50. **Aren't You Going to be a Hashira?** (柱になるんじゃないのか?, *Hashira ni narun janai no ka*?)
51. **Awful Villain** (極悪人, *Gokuakunin*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Digital jacket drawn by ufotable
* Special three-way box
* Video bonus:
	+ Kimetsu play recording
	+ World Tour Screening of "Kimetsu no Yaiba: To the Swordsmith Village" Mexico Stage Greetings Digest
* Special bonus CD (film scoring version of the music)
* Folded booklet 12 pages

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 4 on the Official Website
Chapter 161

## Flapping Butterfly Wings

**Flapping Butterfly Wings** (蝶 (ちょう) の羽 (は) ばたき, *Chō no Habataki*?) is the one hundred and sixty first chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Doma tells Inosuke that though he was raised by boars and knows his way with words, he is mistaken. The demon claims heaven and hell don't exist, figments of human fantasies. To him, the humans who live righteously suffer tragedies, while the evil live free to do whatever they want, adding that since divine punishment doesn't exist, mentally weak people therefore believe the evil go to hell upon death. He tells them that they keep this belief deep in their minds and calls humans pitiful. Inosuke decides that instead, he'll create hell for Doma.

   As he charges, telling Doma to stop talking about his mother's life as unfortunate, Doma retaliates with his **Blood Demon Art: Freezing Clouds**. Inosuke uses his **Tenth Fang: Whirling Fangs**, rotating his blades to disperse the icy cloud. Kanao attempts to attack Doma from behind but he anticipates it, swiping his fans at her neck. Though she parries the fan, his swipe still knocks her into the water. Doma clings to the roof, causing Inosuke to yell for him to come down and face him. Doma tells them that as Akaza is defeated, he no longer has the time, instead creating ice dolls using **Crystalline Divine Child** to fight the demon slayers.

As they land, Inosuke and Kanao are confused, but are soon shocked when the dolls use **Scattering Lotuses** to fight them. Doma tells them the ice dolls are as powerful as him, leaving them to it as he leaves, making Inosuke furious. Kanao tells him to focus on the battle, as a doll uses **Frozen Lotus** to slash at Inosuke, forcing him back. Doma notices Inosuke isn't breathing in his fog, confusing him. As the dolls use **Cold White Princesses** and envelopes the room with more fog, Inosuke becomes incensed that everything around him is freezing. Doma is intrigued by him as a fighter he had never face. He decide to force the demon slayers to use all their techniques, as information would be useful in future to kill them.

As Kanao is forced to hold back another **Lotus Vines** onslaught, she hopes she and Inosuke can keep Doma inside the room with them for a little longer. However, Doma immediately decide to create a fifth doll to kill the combatants quicker, or face getting scolded. With that, he forges one in his fans and releases it, the doll immediately deploying **Wintry Icicles** to knock Kanao back further. Soon, Inosuke's arms get slashed by the icy vines, worrying Kanao and telling him to hold out for longer. She herself becomes overwhelmed by the continual slashes of the ice lotuses. Doma overhears her and is confused at how they will survive for any longer. Knowing his dolls will record everything during the battle, he decides to leave.

As Doma opens the door of the cult room, his face begins to melt, confusing him, to Kanao's hope. He collapses to the floor and suddenly thinks back to Shinobu.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Doma
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Kanao Tsuyuri
* Shinobu Kocho (Image)
Blu-ray & DVD: Mugen Train Arc - Volume 2

## Mugen Train Arc - Volume 2

**Blu-ray & DVD: Mugen Train Arc - Volume 2** is the second volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2's BD&DVD release and the second volume consisting of the Mugen Train Arc. It was released on February 9, 2022.

## Episodes

28. **Deep Sleep** (深い眠り, *Fukai Nemuri*?)

29. **Should Have Been** (本当なら, *Hontō nara*?)

30. **Insult** (侮辱, *Bujoku*?)

31. **Move Forward!** (前へ！, *Mae e!*?)

32. **Akaza** (猗窩座, *Akaza*?)

33. **Set Your Heart Ablaze** (心を燃やせ, *Kokoro o Moyase*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Digital jacket drawn by character designer Akira Matsushima
* Special three-way back box
* Special booklet

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Mugen Train Arc - Volume 2 on the Official Website
Chapter 171

## Transformation

**Transformation** (変 (へん) ずる, *Henzuru*?) is the one hundred and seventy first chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's *Kimetsu no Yaiba*.

## Summary

Muichiro Tokito checks up on Genya Shinazugawa and feeds him a fistful of hair from Kokushibo which instantly heals his wounds. As he begins to become more aware of his surroundings Genya marvels at his speed of recovery and remembers that he still has a fragment of Kokushibo's blade he can eat to gain further strength and is comforted by this knowledge.

Suddenly, Muzan Kibutsuji's voice echoes through Genya's head as he asks Kokushibo how many Pillars he has defeated, before ordering him not to let any of them pass. Genya is further impressed at the concentration of blood that Kokushibo possesses as the latter continues to battle with Gyomei Himejima and Sanemi Shinazugawa.

Kokushibo notes that the pair of them must be among the stronger fighters even among the Pillars and is especially impressed by Gyomei. He sees that Gyomei's weapon allows him to overcome his blindness as swinging the chain creates an echo that allows Gyomei to judge distance and his surroundings using only sound. Kokushibo decides that the best course of action would be to shatter Sanemi's blade by striking it from the side and attempts to do exactly that.

However, Sanemi is able to react quickly and rotate his blade. He also forces Kokushibo's blade down into the ground before launching an attack right at him in tandem with Gyomei. The Upper Rank is impressed as Sanemi slices off more locks of his hair and that his reflexes have actually improved since he was wounded by the demon.

Gyomei cuts in close and lobs off Kokushibo's left ear with his axe before Sanemi performs a **Wind Breathing: First Form - Dust Whirlwind Cutter** that the Upper Rank is able to dodge. Working together, Gyomei and Sanemi unleash **Stone Breathing: First Form - Serpentinite Bipolar** and **Wind Breathing: Seventh Form - Gale - Sudden Gusts** respectively.

They are only able to rip Kokushibo's kimono, however and the demon rips it off entirely before proceeding to attack the two Pillars from afar. They are left shocked at his range and see that his sword has extended and more blades have branched out from it. Kokushibo declares that if he is able to defeat Gyomei and Sanemi then defeating everyone else will be quite easy.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Genya Shinazugawa
* Muichiro Tokito
* Muzan Kibutsuji (voice)
* Kokushibo
* Gyomei Himejima
* Sanemi Shinazugawa

## Events

* Genya recovers by eating Kokushibo's hair.
Chapter 67

## Looking for Something

**Looking for Something** (さがしもの, *Sagashi mono*?) is the sixty-seventh chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

A group of adults discuss a special child, gifted with intelligence but cursed with a skin disease that makes him unable to go outside, who they hope to find a cure for. The boy marks his spot in the book he is reading, going to return it to the shelf as Akaza appears to make his report, addressing the youth as Muzan-sama. The disguised Demon asks the Upper Rank if he has found what they discussed, to which Akaza replies that he has not, as he could not find any reliable information about the existence of the **Blue Spider Lily**.

The Upper Rank goes on to assure his leader that he will try his hardest to live up to his expectations, noting that he killed one of the Hashira as ordered. Muzan is unimpressed and proceeds to punish his subordinate, stating that he wishes the entirety of the Demon Slayers to be purged, something that Akaza failed to do when he left the three other Demon Hunters present with the Hashira alive. Muzan further expresses his disappointment in the Upper Rank for taking a blow from a swordsman who wasn't even a Hashira, and dismisses him. Akaza does as commanded, venting his frustration on Kamado Tanjiro's Nichirin Sword and promising to kill the youth the next time they meet.

Back at the Butterfly Mansion, Zenitsu mulls over Tanjiro and Inosuke's sadness due to Kyojuro Rengoku's death, bringing the former some manjū to cheer him up. A distraught Kiyo Terauchi accidentally bashes her head into Zenitsu's, crying out that Tanjiro is missing. An apologetic Kiyo further explains to the disoriented Zenitsu that Shinobu had gotten angry at Tanjiro for training while still injured and he had been instructed to rest. Remembering the extent of his friend's injuries, Zenitsu questions his intelligence.

Elsewhere, Tanjiro thanks Kyojuro's crow for guiding him to the latter's home to fulfill his final wishes, noticing Senjuro Rengoku shortly thereafter. Addressing the surprised youth, Tanjiro asks him if he has heard about his brother's death, and tells him that he was given messages from his brother to relay to him and his father. Senjuro relates that he already knew about the former piece of information and asks Tanjiro if he is alright, as he looks pale.

Before any further discussion can unfold, Rengoku Sr. angrily tells Tanjiro to stop, as he has come to tell them "useless crap". He goes on to say that Kyojuro died because he became a swordsman without having any great talent, and that he was a pathetic fool of a son, to Tanjiro's astonishment.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Muzan Kibutsuji
* Akaza
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Kyojuro Rengoku
* Kiyo Terauchi
* Senjuro Rengoku
* Shinjuro Rengoku

## Events

* Akaza reports his mission to Muzan.
* Tanjiro travels to the Rengoku Mansion.
Blu-ray & DVD: Entertainment District Arc - Volume 4

## Entertainment District Arc - Volume 4

**Blu-ray & DVD: Entertainment District - Volume 4** is the sixth volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2's BD&DVD release and the fourth volume consisting of the Entertainment District Arc. It was released on May 25, 2022.

## Episodes

39. **Layered Memories** (重なる記憶, *Kasanaru Kioku*?)
40. **Transformation** (変貌, *Henbō*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way back box
* Digital jacket drawn by ufotable
* Special bonus CD (film scoring version of the movie's music)
* 12 page booklet
* Serial code for Blu-ray & DVD Volume 3/4 purchase privilege "Kimetsu Radio" video distribution ver.

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Entertainment District Arc - Volume 4 on the Official Website
Chapter 106

## Enemy Attack

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**Enemy Attack** (敵 (てき) 襲 (しゅう) , *Tekishū*?) is the one hundred and sixth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

An asleep Tanjiro Kamado is woken by Muichiro Tokito pinching his nose. The Mist Hashira questions Tanjiro if he knew Kozo Kanamori's whereabouts, as he was his new swordsmith. Tanjiro mentions that he was likely with Hotaru Haganezuka and offers to help find them. Muichiro asks why Tanjiro would willingly accompany him when he had other things to be doing, and Tanjiro replies he believes helping others would positively benefit him.

At Tanjiro's words, Muichiro feels a strong sense of familiarity and questions him on what he had just said. The Demon Slayer tries to reply, but is hit by an awakened Nezuko, breaking Muichiro's perception. Seeing Nezuko, Muichiro comments on her uniqueness and wonders where he'd seen her before while Tanjiro worries about Chachamaru, Tamayo's feline assistant, appearing before them.

The trio keep thinking about their respective worries, and Tanjiro and Muichiro sense a presence behind the doors. When they glance over, Hantengu crawls into the room without radiating his presence as a Demon. Tanjiro and Muichiro both realize Hantengu is an Upper Rank and prepare to attack, with Muichiro immediately using **Mist Breathing, Fourth Form: Shifting Flow Slash**. Hantengu swiftly dodges to the ceiling and cries, begging the Demon Slayers not to hurt him.

Tanjiro tells himself not to hesitate and uses Hotaru's newly forged blade to attack Hantengu with **Hinokami Kagura: Sunflower Thrust**. Hantengu dodges again, but receives a blow from Nezuko in her awakened form. Tanjiro tells Nezuko not to transform and meanwhile, Muichiro successfully beheads Hantengu. Tanjiro remembers that beheading an Upper Rank does not necessarily result in its death based on his prior fight with Daki and Gyutaro and yells at Muichiro to keep his focus. Right as he does so, the severed head and body transform into two new Demons, one of which holds a leaf-shaped fan. Muichiro attacks the Demon with the fan, while Tanjiro takes on the other.

As Muichiro rushes to attack, the Demon waves his fan at him and intensely blasts Muichiro out of the building. Tanjiro and Nezuko manage to hold on to the rubble and come face-to-face with the two Demons. Karaku, the Demon with the fan, asks his partner Sekido if he was having fun. Sekido responds negatively and uses his staff to emit bolts of lightning-like attacks, which slowly make Tanjiro lose consciousness. Before he does, he sees Genya Shinazugawa on the rooftop pointing a gun at Sekido.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Muichiro Tokito
* Nezuko Kamado
* Hantengu
* Daki (Flashback)
* Gyutaro (Flashback)
* Sekido
* Karaku
* Genya Shinazugawa

## Events

* Tanjiro Kamado, Muichiro Tokito, and Nezuko Kamado vs Hantengu.
* Hantengu appears before Tanjiro and Muichiro.
* Hantengu divides into Karaku and Sekido.
Chapter 48

## Butterfly Mansion

**Butterfly Mansion** (蝶 (ちょう) 屋 (や) 敷 (しき) , *Chō yashiki*?) is the forty-eighth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Shinobu suggests that Tanjiro be taken care of at her place and instructs two of the Kakushi to take him there. Kagaya attempts to start the Hashira Meeting, but Tanjiro interrupts him, still wanting to butt heads with Sanemi for hurting his sister. As the Kakushi members struggle to deal with the irate youth, Muichiro throws a pebble at Tanjiro for interrupting his leader, ordering them to leave. As they do so, Kagaya asks Tanjiro to give Tamayo his regards, much to the young Demon Slayer's confusion. He is then rushed to the Butterfly Mansion, despite his numerous questions, by his enraged escort.

Arriving at their destination, the Kakushi hesitate to enter the building uninvited, deciding to check the garden for any residents. They then encounter the Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri, and attempt to ask her permission to enter the premises, but she ignores them, too engrossed with admiring the garden's butterflies. They are then startled by another of the Mansion's residents, who demands to know who they are. As they fumble to explain themselves, the girl recognizes them as Kakushi and asks if Tanjiro is hurt, instructing them to follow her without waiting for a reply.

Elsewhere in the building, Zenitsu is complaining to another resident about the medicine he has to take. Tanjiro, the Kakushi, and the resident girl arrive, with the latter scolding Zenitsu for his constant complaining. Tanjiro and Zenitsu renuite, the scarred youth asking his friend if he is alright, and Zenitsu responding by bitterly complaining about everything he has been through since the Mount Natagumo incident. Tanjiro asks Zenitsu about Inosuke and Murata, and the towheaded youth tells him that Inosuke is right next to him. Tanjiro asks Inosuke to forgive him for not coming back to help him, but is told not to worry about it. Dumbfounded by Inosuke's different sounding voice, Tanjiro is told by Zenitsu about their friend's condition: a badly injured throat.

After a rundown of Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Nezuko's respective conditions, the four comrades take a much deserved rest. They are later visited by Murata, who explains what happened to him when he was summoned to the Hashira Meeting, and Shinobu, who tells them that their Rehabilitation training was about to begin.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Shinobu Kocho
* Mitsuri Kanroji
* Kyojuro Rengoku
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Muichiro Tokito
* Gyomei Himejima
* Tengen Uzui
* Goto
* Kagaya Ubuyashiki
* Hinaki Ubuyashiki
* Nichika Ubuyashiki
* Kanao Tsuyuri
* Aoi Kanzaki
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Kiyo Terauchi
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Nezuko Kamado
* Murata

## Events

* Tanjiro is taken to the Butterfly Mansion and reunites with his friends.
* Tanjiro begins his Rehabilitation Training.
Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 7

## Volume 7

**Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 7** is the seventh volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1's BD&DVD release. It was released on January 29, 2020.

## Episodes

15. **Mount Natagumo** (那田蜘蛛山, *Natagumo Yama*?)

16. **Letting Someone Else Go First** (自分ではない誰かを前へ, *Jibun de wa Nai Dareka o Mae e*?)

17. **You Must Master a Single Thing** (ひとつのことを極め抜け, *Hitotsu no Koto o Kiwamenuke*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way box
* Digi Jacket drawn by Character designer Akira Matsushima
* Special CD (Original Drama)
* Audio Commentary for:
	+ Episode 15 by voice actors of Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke
	+ Episode 16 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Inosuke
	+ Episode 17 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Zenitsu
* Folded booklet 12 pages
* 4 special flower tags
* 6th & 7th "Kimetsu Radio" public recording free admission ticket for viewing
	+ Special Appearance by voice actors of Tanjiro and Inosuke

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Volume 7 on the Official Website
Chapter 128

## A Request for Instruction

**A Request for Instruction** (御 (ご) 教 (きょう) 示 (じ) 願 (ねが) う, *Gokyōji Negau*?) is the one hundred and twenty-eighth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Plans to move the Swordsmith Village were set into action right away and Tanjiro chats with Goto, the Kakushi at Butterfly Mansion, after waking up from resting for 7 days straight after the fight stating Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji had taken 2 days to fully recover, noting that Tanjiro is slowly getting close to their level. Tanjiro slips up and tell Goto that Tamayo is looking into why and how Nezuko has conquered the Sun. Tanjiro chokes on his food, distracting Goto from the topic. It cuts to Zenitsu arriving at Butterfly Mansion and finding out that Nezuko can now walk in the Sun and speak. Zenitsu screams and says he's having a heart attack and grabbing Nezuko before screaming more about how cute and absolutely amazing, wonderful, and marvelous it is that Nezuko is able to be out in the sun. He screams at her to please marry him, then she utters the words, "Welcome back, Inosuke." Zenitsu says he's going to spitroast Inosuke alive. It is then explained that Inosuke visited the Butterfly Mansion a few days ago and made it his mission to make sure that Nezuko remembered his name. That day, an emergency Hashira Meeting was held at the Ubuyashiki Estate. Sanemi, Obanai, Muichiro, Mitsuri, Gyomei, Shinobu, and Giyu are all present. Amane Ubuyushiki is there in her Husband's stead, as his illness has rendered him of his ability to attend. They discuss Nezuko and how her being able to "conquer the sun" means most likely Muzan will alter his goals and go after her resulting in an approaching all-out battle. They then discuss the strange marks that appeared on Mitsuri and Muichiro that day and Amane explains what they are. These are marks that many of the first swordsmen who were only one step away from beating Muzan had. This information had been hidden due to the fact that many people brooded over not having the marks. Overtime, the information had become unclear, but one thing that was passed on indefinitely was that whoever had the mark would start spreading it to others who fit the qualifications. The first one among this generation to have it was Tanjiro, but when they asked him how it felt when he got it, he had a hard time putting how it felt into words. Amane then asks for Mitsuri and Muichiro if they can help. Mitsuri tries, but only embarrasses herself when all she can come up with is vague and obscure descriptions that are mostly made up of noises about how it felt. But Muichiro does have an idea of what qualifications were fulfilled for to make the mark appear.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Goto
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Nezuko Kamado
* Aoi Kanzaki
* Kiyo Terauchi
* Inosuke Hashibira (Flashback)
* Sanemi Shinazugawa
* Obanai Iguro
* Mitsuri Kanroji
* Muichiro Tokito
* Gyomei Himejima
* Shinobu Kocho
* Giyu Tomioka
* Amane Ubuyashiki
* Kiriya Ubuyashiki