One of the major disappointments of the current arc is its failure to advance the emotional arcs of the main characters. Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, who have previously been shown as dynamic and evolving characters, seem to stagnate during this period. The emotional depth is notably absent. The interactions between the protagonists and their mentors or fellow trainees are surface-level at best, lacking the profound connections or insightful dialogues that could have made this training period more engaging. Instead, the arc feels like a checkbox exercise in showing the characters preparing for future battles.
Moreover, the training arc suffers from a lack of meaningful conflict or tension. Unlike other arcs where the stakes are palpably high, this segment is largely devoid of the thrilling confrontations and perilous scenarios that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The challenges faced by the characters during their training are predictable and uninspiring, offering little in the way of dramatic tension or narrative drive. This lull in the storyline makes it difficult to stay engaged, as the episodes feel more like filler than a crucial part of the story.
Overall, this season is a disappointing deviation from the compelling storytelling and intense action that Demon Slayer is known for.
TL:DR: Watch it only if you like flashy colors, but even this season lacks them.
+1 point for the crow's voice actor, who seems like a much more menacing character than any villain in this kids' show.
