#Genya and Zenitsu cringe but they don’t care enough to fight over it

[belovedmuichiro]

I feel like Inotan is just one of those couples nobody can stand to be around unless you can fully drown them out because they’re annoyingly loving. Tanjiro tries to be better about it and not make people uncomfortable, but Inosuke straight up does not give a shit and will be cuddled up to Tanjiro the whole time like a really persistent cat. Everyone has kind of given up on getting them to stop because Inosuke makes it clear he’ll bite their heads off if they comment on it, so only their inner circle can truly stand to be around them lmao. Sometimes people ask why Tanjiro doesn’t make him stop, and Tanjiro will reply “why would I? I love him!” And they’ll realize he’s just as down bad as Inosuke is akdjsjjfksk

[sparda3g]

Kimetsu no Yaiba Chapter 170 Review

Despite the absence of the manga, the anime has been stellar; keeping the manga fans hyped. The world has witness an incredible performance of that one particular episode. It’s a popular opinion to think how amazing it was, but for me, all I’m thinking is, “Wait until you’ll see this part.” Which part? Everything, and this chapter is no exception. The hype is strong and it will continue to grow.

The chapter’s cover shows the fans the progress from elsewhere. The good news is, Inosuke and Kanao are reuniting with Zenitsu. More good news is, Zenitsu is back up and running. Actually, that’s a lie; he’s being carried over. It’s not him without someone else babysitting him. Aside from that, it’s great to know everyone is slowly reuniting; hyping up the major battle. It’s possible for them to collide with Upper Moons, so we’ll see where this direction takes us.

For the first two pages, it goes over a grueling sequence of Tokito freeing himself. No dialogues; all display of agonizing pain. I cringed and felt the pain. His expressions are believable enough to know that is something no one wants to go through. I like the fact the sequence takes its time, rather than simply removing it like a leaf. Call it waste of time for those who wants content, but this is worth deciphering a character’s struggle.

As painful it was to watch, it’s also painful to learn that he’s on a death clock. Because of the blood loss, he won’t able to stand long enough to see the next day. Unless he becomes a demon or someone donate blood immediately, this could be his last fight. In short, his death flag is raised. I hope it’s only done for fear factor and not pull the trigger to write him off. It increased the tension, no doubt, I would want them to receive no death policy. Okay, not really, but I care too much.

Aside from fearing the worst, there’s an interesting setup for an interesting team inbound. With Tokito free at last, it’s time for Genya to get back up. He wants to consume Kokushibou’s hair, so he can recover. To think, a simple hair cut can lead to something. That’s a cool small detail. I could be wrong, but maybe he can gain a power boost. Whether he does or not, I’ll be happy enough to see him fight and bonus, alongside with his brother. I appreciate the sight of the two with the same resolve. It’s almost like fate. Both have similar developments, let alone in the same arc, so it’s a neat detail to see them match together.

After a long break, the hype resume with Himejima versus Kokushibou, but not without a very interesting detail on the Marks. Although the Mark could have been described as a super form of the series, there’s a drawback and a fatal one at that. Those who possesses the Mark, the Marked ones in short, will die before reaching the age of 25. That’s a heavy price. The worst part is, anyone can obtain it, not limited to the protagonist. Speaking of which, this is an alarming sign for Tanjiro. I don’t know if the series will go on longer, but this could serve as a time bomb if not trend carefully. It makes me wonder the reason behind this detail. One thing is certain, this gives Himejima a major death flag.

Although the Pillars could improve their Markings, it will only shorten their lifespan. In other words, there’s no way to remove the cursed fate. For Himejima though, the fact he’s using it at age 27 (I believe) is a guaranteed death; most likely at night. Good God. This battle is filled with Pillars and their death flags. Gotouge is trying to give fans a heart attack. The only escape is becoming a demon. Pour that blood on me. Regardless of the consequence, this doesn’t faze Himejima at all.

I love the pride and commitment he has as a Pillar. Kokushibou thought the sacrifice would discourage him, but he treats every day as his last, and understandably so. His logic is rather encouraging and inspiring. If a man knows being a Pillar can result your early demise, who would take the task half-hearted. Everyone signs their will, and whatever happens, happens. For Himejima, that’s what the pride of a human being is about, and a massive insult for those who belittles them. I remember a long time ago, I was skeptical of his character with his constant crying. Now, he’s a badass and has a very strong willed to do whatever it takes.

The action hasn’t resume and already I’m feeling tensed just by their words exchange. The last intriguing point is about the “exception.” The Mark is already explained to be consequential; however, there was an exception that not only lived past 25, but is still alive. This actually shook Kokushibou; proving Himejima was right. I honestly don’t know what he means by that. Is it someone we know? Was he referring to himself or Kokushibou? I don’t understand why would he be shocked though if he is already aware of himself. I feel like we need a better context to understand the meaning behind that line. If it’s the case of someone we don’t know, this could be huge. Either way, I’m really curious about this possible revelation. But first, the badass action returns.

It’s as tensed as ever. You are energized from their conversation and the action keeps you on hook with tensed sequences. I like how it even started. Kokushibou was the first to engage because he was frustrated by Himejima’s remarks. That’s how you one-up a demon; words that are harmful as cuts. As that wasn’t gripping enough, Sanemi stitches up his wounds, which is probably something he does every day, now ready to go back. But the hype build doesn’t stop there. He then activate the Mark. Pretty cool that his Mark is a fan; a simple yet effective design of Wind Pillar. By this point, I’m just fired up.

The action is slick with evasive maneuvers and teamwork. At one point, Himejima tries to sneak attack with the Ball coming towards behind him while Sanemi aims for a low attack. It was clever, but good God almighty, he is still clean with a small trim. How is this possible? The day he gets a scratch will be a New Year celebration. Maybe if he gets hurt, he will change side with Pillars and bring along a legion of his demons. Anyway, the cliffhanger is all kinds of hype. We saw a glimpse of teamwork; the last panel reassured that there will be more to come. That put a smile on my face.

This was a very intriguing chapter with a slice of tensed action. The lore behind the Mark was very interesting, though alarming for those who has it, especially Tanjiro. Himejima was a badass. The line about “exception” was confusing, but hopefully, we will learn what he really meant soon. The action was tensed with clean artwork, and Sanemi joining in added diversity. Not to mention, we have Tokito and Genya preparing for their return, which could lead to 4-on-1. For now, we have 2-on-1 to get hype over, and that’s good enough for me.