Remarkably, the original author Koyoharu Gotoge also commented on the anime's official site, saying, "The animation, direction, and music were all so incredible that I cried my eyes out," and "I'm really glad I worked hard to draw the manga." This further elevated the episode's reputation as a "god-tier episode."

The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime series is based on the manga of the same name by Koyoharu Gotoge, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 2016 to 2020. Set in the Taisho era, it tells the story of Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy whose family was slaughtered by demons, as he fights for survival. The TV anime "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc," which began airing in April 2019, quickly became a hot topic. Its sequel, "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train," has surpassed a global box office revenue of 50 billion yen. The original manga's worldwide cumulative distribution has reached 220 million copies, making it a historic hit in Japanese manga and anime history.

Following the "Unwavering Resolve Arc," the TV anime continued with the "Entertainment District Arc," "Swordsmith Village Arc," and "Hashira Training Arc." The final episodes, represented by the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle," are announced to be produced as a trilogy. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle- Act 1: Akaza Returns," which has been in theaters since July 18, 2025, has already exceeded 25.7 billion yen in box office revenue within a month of its release.

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