The latest episode of the anime series "Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc," was broadcast on Fuji TV. Following the broadcast, ufotable, the studio behind the series, released a recap of the episode's key scenes on their official X account.

The post highlights various scenes, including the team-up between characters Shinazugawa and Iguro, and the moment when Nezuko greets Zenitsu with "Okaeri" Zenitsu's overly enthusiastic reaction to her simple greeting, where his eyes appear to pop out of his head, became a focal point for fans.

The audience shared their amusement and empathy online, with comments like "Nezuko's 'Welcome back!' is just too powerful! I totally get how Zenitsu feels LOL," "Nezuko is so cute... but Zenitsu's eyes almost popped out of his head from excitement," and "Zenitsu is way too excited by Nezuko! His reaction is just like me freaking out over my favorite idol's talk." These reactions show how the humorous and relatable portrayal of Zenitsu's excitement resonated widely, leading to bursts of laughter among the viewers. reaction to Nezuko's words has become a hot topic.

"Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc" is based on episodes from volumes 15 to 16 of the original manga, in which Tanjiro and his comrades undergo further training from the corps' highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashiras, to grow stronger. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is based on the manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from February 2016 to May 2020, which has become a hit with over 150 million copies of the comics sold.

Set in the Taisho era, the story revolves around a young boy, Tanjiro Kamado, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge his family killed by demons and to restore his demon-transformed sister, Nezuko, back to human. The first season of the anime aired from April to September 2019, becoming a cultural phenomenon. It led to the blockbuster movie "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train" in October 2020, which grossed over 40 billion yen in Japan. The sequel to the movie, "Entertainment District Arc," was broadcast as the anime's second season starting in December 2021, followed by the third season, "Swordsmith Village Arc," which aired from April 2023.

Source : ORICON NEWS