Demon Slayer is considered one of the most influential anime franchises today, with a dedicated fan base that holds the series in high regard. Recently, this devotion was tested due to an unexpected event during the latest broadcast of Demon Slayer in Japan.
Viewers were caught off guard when two news reports interrupted the episode. The first is a severe earthquake warning, which is clearly a matter of public safety. However, the second warning discussed a political topic: the results of the Shizuoka gubernatorial election, which named Yasutomo Suzuki as the winner.
This unexpected interruption caused frustration for fans, especially those who were recording the episode or watching it later, unable to ignore the message.
While the news announcement didn't completely block the episode's visuals, many fans felt it interrupted their experience, especially during the crucial training segment featuring Tanjiro. Social media was quickly abuzz with complaints, leading to the phrase “kimetsu warning” trending online.
Demon Slayer originated as a manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, released from 2016 to 2020 with 23 volumes. The anime adaptation, which was praised for its animation quality, catapulted the series into a global success.
By February 2021, the manga had over 150 million copies in circulation, making it one of the highest-grossing series ever. The 2020 film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train was a huge success despite the COVID-19 pandemic, further boosting the series' popularity.
Season 4 of the anime recently began airing in Japan, with the English dub launching soon on Crunchyroll. The series continues to dominate on platforms like Netflix, cementing Demon Slayer's position alongside iconic anime series like Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.
