Demon Slayer | S1 x E5-8 | Unedited Reaction (Patreon)

Tanjiro continues to be the purest cinnamon roll warrior I've ever seen 🤍 He doesn't just fight demons, he mourns for them. Honors them. He acknowledges their humanity even when they've lost it themselves. There is something really moving, powerful, and eye-opening about that. Strength without cruelty. Determination without hatred. It feels intention and is quickly becoming the thesis of this series so far!The tone shift after leaving Final Selection was completely unexpected, but honestly, I'm here for it. The pacing opens up. The world gets so much bigger. We're moving, traveling, encountering new types of suffering and demons. The swamp demon fight felt so clever & intensely interesting! The way Tanjiro uses his head instead of just brute force was so fun and captivating to watch unfold. He's earnest but not naive. Emotional but not weak. And I love that about him! The fights seem so much more than just slashing the sword. It's almost like a chess match, with each side contemplating their best moves to defeat their opponent. I love it!The water breathing animation is also incredibly well done! The way the sword strokes turn into literal flowing water?? It's not just insanely cool, but it also feels almost spiritual. Like his fighting style is an extension of who he is inside. Fluid, adaptive, gentle like a rolling wave until it absolutely needs not to be 😅🌊And Nezuko!!! She's way too adorable. Sweet, quiet, and restrained. Her blanket burrito had me falling in love with her so quickly lol. She's the reason Tanjiro keeps pushing forward. Their bond is the anchor of it all. Every time he protects her, every time she protects him, it reminds me that this show is not just about slaying demons and looking awesome doing it. It's also about refusing to let the darkness take the people you love.I'm trying not to compare, but since this is only my second anime series ever I just need to say that this show FEELS very different from Frieren but in the best ways! I really feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds here watching these two series together. Frieren is contemplative and still and aching. But this is FIERY. Urgent. Visceral. But yet it still cares about its themes and lets us feel their weight just long enough to feel something. I'm loving this journey so far. Eight episodes in and I feel like I understand Tanjiro's heart so clearly. I want him to succeed and keep going. I want Nezuko safe and for them to find the cure. I want to see what kind of swordsman he can really become with that black steel! If this is only the foundation of this journey, I can't imagine where we're going from here. See you all next week for more!Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿SYNC ALONG LINK: https://youtu.be/mt8D-_4114AI watched this on Crunchyroll in original Japanese with subtitles