We saw in the previous episode that Tengen Uzui's training was intense. When Tengen's wooden sword struck the practitioners, they quickly realized how difficult their training would be. Amid this chaos, Tanjiro arrives, happy and full of energy, ready to begin the first phase of Hashira's training.
Tanjiro's optimistic attitude stands in stark contrast to the fear and exhaustion of the other students. He was like a student who was always eager to participate, even reminding the teacher about homework, which only made the others more frustrated. However, his presence brings some energy to the group.
The scene then shifts to a group of interns on night duty. They talk about demons searching for Nezuko, trying to scare each other with stories. They didn't realize that a high-ranking demon was lurking nearby.
As Tengen orders the students to go around the mountain, Tanjiro thinks about the Hashira's true nature. He recalls the cold noodle battle with Giyu, who helped him win so he could participate in Hashira training. This memory strengthens his belief that everyone who can become a Hashira has a kind heart deep down.
Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3 Recap
The episode gets off to an explosive start thanks to former Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, and his intense workout session. “It all starts with the basics! The basics!” Tengen shouted as he trained the new recruits. He quickly noticed a student falling behind and commented, “You lazy guy.
After this you won't be able to pass Shinazugawa and Kanroji's training!” Tengen's wooden sword struck the students, who soon realized the harsh nature of their training.
Amidst this chaos, a happy and energetic Tanjiro arrives, ready to participate in the first phase of Hashira's training.
Tanjiro's enthusiasm and positive attitude are in stark contrast to the fear and exhaustion of the other students. He is like a student who is always eager to participate and remind the teacher about homework, making everyone else even more depressed.
Even so, Tanjiro's presence still brings new energy to the group. The scene then shifts to a group of interns on night duty. They discuss the demons searching for Nezuko, trying to scare each other with stories.
Unbeknownst to them, a high-level demon was lurking in the shadows. As the days pass, Tanjiro excels in Tengen's physically demanding training.
During the break, the other students asked him about his experience fighting high-level demons. Tanjiro humorously describes the experience: “Well, let's see. There was a 'Pow!' and you've been beaten.
But the fact that you weren't dead meant you were able to react, so then you turned around… only to get slammed again! Next, you feel 'Crunch!' And if that cuts off the oxygen to your brain—”.
This vivid description made the students nervous because they had heard enough about the dangers they might encounter. As Tengen orders the cadets to go around the mountain, Tanjiro contemplates the Hashira's true nature. He recalls the cold noodle battle with Giyu, who let Tanjiro win so he could attend Hashira training.
They ask Tanjiro to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji, expressing hope for a safer future. That evening, Tengen introduced a new form of training. The students must fight Tengen, who plays the role of a high-level demon, in the dark.
The fight begins and Tengen easily defeats most of the students, showing off his impressive skills. However, Tanjiro begins to stand his ground, inspiring the rest of the students. Even though they didn't win, their attitude changed markedly.
From the next day onwards, they stopped complaining and started practicing with new determination. Noticing this improvement, Tengen allows Tanjiro to move on to the next stage of Hashira training. Tanjiro then goes to Mist Hashira Tokito's house, where Tokito is training his juniors.
Tokito, with his usual stern attitude, scolded a student, saying, “Boy, if this was true, you would have died three times already.” The episode ends with Tanjiro preparing to face the challenges of Tokito's training, ready to continue his journey to become a Hashira.
Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3 Review
Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3 delivers an action-packed and emotional continuation of Tanjiro's journey. The episode opens with a bang, literally, as former Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui puts the new recruits through a grueling training regimen.
Tengen's fierce love and intense methods set high standards for students, highlighting the rigorous standards required to become a Hashira. His dynamic presence brings both humor and tension, making his scenes incredibly engaging.
Tanjiro's appearance brings a refreshing contrast. His enthusiasm and positivity, even in the face of harsh training, is a ray of hope for other cadets. The balance between Tanjiro's bright spirit and the difficult reality of training is the main highlight of the episode. It emphasizes the series' recurring themes of perseverance and inner strength.
The episode also deepens the story by exploring the doubts and concerns of other Hashira, such as Shinazugawa and Iguro. Their conversation about the Infinity Castle and the future of the students adds further complexity to the story.