On the 23rd, in celebration of the upcoming broadcast of episode 7 of the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc," a special exhibit titled "Stone Hashira: Gyomei Himejima's Rock Pushing Training in Shibuya" was held at the Shibuya Modi 1F Plaza. The event featured a photo spot with a rock replica used by Tanjiro and others, along with various exhibits showcasing the grueling training they undergo.

During the episode aired on the 16th, Tanjiro and his friends faced the challenge of pushing a massive rock over a distance of 110 meters as part of Gyomei's training. This event, building on the excitement, invited sumo wrestlers from the Futagoyama stable, including Roga-Zeki and Soga-Zeki, along with the Okami (landlady).

Roga-Zeki confidently addressed the audience, saying, "I am Roga from the Futagoyama stable. Let's enjoy our time today!" Soga expressed his gratitude, "I am Soga from the Futagoyama stable. Thank you for coming despite the weather."

The Okami(landlady) added, "I am the okami of the Futagoyama stable. We are honored to be part of such an important event. This is our first time participating in an anime event, and we are truly excited!"

Pushing the massive rock a distance of 110 meters is a formidable task, even for Tanjiro and his friends. Despite expressing doubts about their ability to push the rock, Roga and Soga succeeded, demonstrating the importance of their daily rigorous training, much like the Demon Slayer Corps, and receiving applause from the audience.

Linking this to Tanjiro's repetitive actions taught by Genya, the wrestlers were asked about their pre-match routines. Roga shared, "I get very nervous, so I always take a deep breath to calm myself before a match." Soga mentioned, "I slap my chest a few times to pump myself up before entering the ring."

Finally, offering words of encouragement to Tanjiro and his friends, Roga said, "Like us, I hope they continue to train diligently and become stronger!" Soga added, "Strong legs and hips are essential for pushing the rock, so I hope they focus on strengthening those!" The okami(landlady) concluded with, "I hope they eat plenty of rice balls and give it their all!"

The exhibit will be open until the 24th.

Source : ORICON NEWS