Is It Practically Live-Action Now!? The Overwhelming Explosion Scene of “Ubuyashiki Bomber” in the Finale of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

The self-destruction strategy of Kagaya Ubuyashiki (voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa), the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, caused a shock among many viewers when it first aired. This explosive scene, known among fans as the “Ubuyashiki Bomber,” was depicted with such intensity in the final episode of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc” that it was almost indistinguishable from live-action.

In episode 8, the final episode of the “Hashira Training Arc,” Kagaya, in an effort to defeat his mortal enemy Muzan Kibutsuji (voiced by Toshihiko Seki), blew up his own mansion, involving his wife Amane Ubuyashiki (voiced by Rina Sato) and their children Hinaki Ubuyashiki (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori) and Nichika Ubuyashiki (voiced by Ari Ozawa) as well.

A massive explosion sent intense hot winds through the area, turning the mansion into a sea of flames in an instant. The depiction of rising smoke and fire was rendered with remarkable realism, prompting reactions online such as, “The sense of depth in the flames and scattering debris is incredible,” “Once again, I was reminded of the high quality of ufotable’s animation,” “The fire is basically live-action at this point,” and “Just how many tons of explosives did they use for this!?”