"I Can Almost Hear Lord Muzan's Voice Now" — Fans Thrilled by Eerie Illustration of Muzan Kibutsuji on "Demon Slayer" Episode 8 Recording Script

An image of the script cover actually used during the voice recording sessions has been released on the official X account of animation studio ufotable, becoming a hot topic among fans.

The post read, "[Thank you] Re-broadcast of the TV anime 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' all episodes. Introducing the actual recording script cover used for Episode 8, 'The Smell of Enchanting Blood' from the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc. Thank you for your continued support next week as well." Along with this message of gratitude, a single image was posted.

The released image shows the cover of the script with a blue background, printed with the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" title logo and the words "Episode 8." In the center is an illustration of the archenemy Muzan Kibutsuji (CV: Toshihiko Seki), wearing a hat and casting an eerie glare. The surrounding area is intensely splattered with a design resembling black blood, creating an impactful cover that emphasizes the character's terrifying aura.

The anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is a story set in Taisho-era Japan. Tanjiro Kamado (CV: Natsuki Hanae), the eldest son of a charcoal-burning family, has his entire family slaughtered by demons one day, and his only surviving younger sister, Nezuko Kamado (CV: Akari Kitō), is transformed into a demon herself. To turn his sister back into a human and avenge his family, Tanjiro joins the "Demon Slayer Corps," an organization dedicated to annihilating demons. It is a highly popular work that depicts his journey as he throws himself into fierce, life-or-death battles alongside his comrades, striving to defeat Muzan, the very first demon.

Upon seeing this post, fans left a flurry of acclaimed and excited comments, such as: "An illustration where I can almost hear Lord Muzan's voice right now sends a shiver of tension down my spine," "Muzan! Muzan! The sheer pressure is intense...", and "This is incredibly cool!"

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