#demon slayer rokuro

[pinkiegiu]

lower moons in tha secondary style

got qome lower moon related rambled under the cut

also since most lower moons have absolutely no lore i decided to take kamanue (lower 6), mukago (lower 4), wakuraba (lower 3) and rokuro (lower 2) in my own hands and give them personalities

this led to me starting to ship rokuraba (or flowerpot is also a ship name i just made up on the spot that i like teehee,, flower for wakuraba (one of the kanji in her name means leaf) and pot for rokuro (his name means potter's wheel) :333)

also!!!! yea i made wakuraba transfem for shits and giggles, kamanue is non binary too, they dont have shit going on in canon so idc im ocfying them

more on kamanue: since the "nue" in their name is an actual creature of japanese folklore, i decided to make their bda just them shapeshifting into a nue (a nue is a chimera made of a monkey's head, which in this case is replaced by a human head instead, a tanuki body, tiger legs and a snake tail)

[character-reference-cafe]

Lower Moon 2 Rokuro Character Sheet

[yes39moi]

[echantedtoon]

Ok. So I figured I'd do a part 2 of this now. These are just my opinions on who'd be the best parents out of all the Lower Moons but I'm gonna switch up the order from Worst dads/Moms to Best dads/moms. No real order other than that though. If you disagree with any of these then that's perfectly fine.

However I will absolutely NOT include Rui for VERY OBVIOUS reasons.

KAMANUE/MUKAGO/WAKURABA/ROKURO:

-Honestly not much is known about these four other than they were killed during Enmu 's introduction. However I don't think any would be good parents considering how cowardly and selfish they came off during the limited time they were around.

0/10 Only because of limited info and selfishness shown

UBUME:

-(A lower moon from one of the OVA Kny mangas for those who don't know who she is.) Dunno much about her but like Nakime gives the childfree impression.

0/10 again mostly due to limited info

SUSAMARU:

-Has no idea how to parent or what to do with a baby.

-Is more of the 'Fun Aunt' than the actual mom. She gets bored easily and just hands them over to you before skedaddling.

-Similar to Douma, you have to do all of the parenting because Susamaru will just let her children run wild letting them do whatever they want. However unlike Douma, she won't actively take care of them other than making sure they don't die.

2/10 Better than the first ones but has no real interest being a parent

YAHABA:

-Mans a neat freak. So once he hears about having a child expect him to keep away five feet when you get morning sickness.

-He will begrudgingly bring you foods you're craving, things you need, etc but don't expect him to go anywhere near you when you're sick or when baby's born. The germophobe.

-Will legit not go ANYWHERE near the baby until they're about ten due to kids being messy monsters. Only time he touches them is when he insists on bath time. Bath time is pretty much mandatory for him and insists that the baby gets two baths a day and one during the middle of the night....You have to put your foot down on this.

-Wont let anyone harm them but still doesn't touch them until they are old enough to not be caked on in dirt. Strict dad even when they're a teenager. Very strict rules especially when it comes to hygiene an training.

4/10 Not the worst definitely but is too strict

HAIROU:

-(Another Lower Moon from the OVA Kny mangas. Actually know about him since I have the book he's in.) Complicated relationship. REALLY BIG complicated relationship.

-Doesn't hate the kid but doesn't legit know what to do with a baby. You gotta reassure this man. Will keep his distance. Will help you by getting things you need and doing things you ask and making sure you're ok but will still keep his distance even when the kiddos born.

-Will keep his distance and help you with a few things at first but slowly starts to get closer. Holding them always ends with him staring down with mixed feelings. Legit not sure what to do or feel.

-When his kid gets older he'll start teaching them how to use guns and be proud of them for wanting to learn with him. It becomes a comfortable bonding time with them even if it gives you a heart attack every time you see him trying to have them aim a rifle that's WAY to big for them.

-Takes them on hunting trips a lot and shows them how to successfully hunt deer and other animals.

-Teaches them all about different kinds of guns and starts giving them some of his to start their own collection...You safely put them away until they're actually old enough to use them.

-Sometimes you'll walk in to Hairou cleaning his guns while his kiddo is asleep on his shoulders wearing his hat. He acts like it's not even happening.

-Gets his kid a wolf pup as a pet giving you another heart attack.

6/10 He has no idea what to do most of the time but he's trying his best to be there.

ENMU:

-Actually surprisingly doesn't react other than a casual response when you first tell him- "Enmu, I'm pregnant." "That's nice, Honey. Do you want udon for dinner tonight?"

-It legit catches you so off guard that you have to confirm he heard you right and that he wasn't just assuming it was a joke. He knows. He's known a full week even before you found out. How? No one knows how. It's a mystery to this day.

-Is surprising very attentive and happy about the entire thing but is just so casual about it it's surprising. He also is deadass prepared for everything but you're so weirded out by just how calm and casual he is about EVERYTHING. It's always "Do you want water? I think the baby wants water." Or "Do you think the nursery would be better in black and white or greys? Those are neutral colors since we don't know what we're getting." Or "I got you your favorite food! Don't wanna neglect my beautiful wife now.~" You quickly get used to it.

-This initial personality doesn't change a bit. The other Kizuki are horrified Enmu reproduced with Akaza even apologizing to you.

-However with a lot of the moons you'll have to do all the responsible parenting. Enmu sees his spawn as something that can do no wrong and unless it's talking back to you or Muzan, will not punish them. In fact he'll probably encourage his spawns to cause trouble, wreck havoc, hurt their foes, etc. Over spoiling them but puts his foot down if that attitude is directed at Mommy or to Muzan. Those are big nos.

-Outside of that he surprisingly is very invested in their raising. Rocking them to sleep, bed time stories, research for educational toys- It surprises even Muzan how invested he's become in not only his wife but future spawns.

7/10 Well prepared and very invested but the heavy duty parenting will have to be on your shoulders.

KYOGAI:

-Faints when you first tell him he's about to be a father. Lands on his drums and accidentally teleports you both into different rooms on impact.

-Despite the comical first impression, he's very interested in this. Scared out of his mind at first though. Has to ask you over and over for a month if you're SURE You're expecting and it's not a mistake or badly planned prank...He stopped asking after you death glared at him after throwing up due to morning sickness for the hundredth time in a row.

-This man is scared but in a sweet way. Always asking if you need anything, if you're hurting, if he should go steal more pillows from the nearby town. If demons could have heart attacks he would. He tries to keep you isolated in one room of the mansion only he could get to after he got the fear of slayers and other demons possibly coming after you. You had to put your foot down about the ridiculousness of that idea. He's just very worried about you and wants to keep you both safe.

-Def tries harder to get back into the twelve Kizuki when the baby comes into the picture. Gotta be strong enough to protect you both.

-Mellows out somewhat as the months go by. Still anxious about things and sets up a nursery in the back of the mansion in case intruders enter.

-He likes to sit down and read his stories to the baby and possibly tap his drums. You know the baby probably can't hear him before their born but he's so cute when he does it that you don't tell him.

-Faints again when baby's born. Luckily this time he doesn't randomly teleport you both.

-Will be absolutely smitten with his little one. Carries them around the mansion in one hand when you need a break. If baby cries he just easily teleports to their room and tends to them. Still worried about them so expect him to randomly teleport in and out of the nursery at least ten times a day and night to check on them. Sometimes just randomly takes them with him everywhere even if they're fine or sleeping.

-He's also a very good husband to you. Pulls your hair back when you get sick. Gets you food. Likes teleporting you around if you're too tired to walk. After baby's born he will dote on you as you recover. If you ever need a break he's perfectly fine with taking care of his child as you relax.

-He doesn't want his baby to go through what he did so as they grow expect him to encourage his child to do whatever they want (within reason) and be whatever they want to be when they grow up.

-He's very supportive. Baby wants to be a tailor? He randomly steals fabric and sewing needles. His child shows a hobby in fishing? They're given an old fishing pole he found in the mansion. He overheard them talking about a necklace they're interested in? He steals it the very next night and gives it to them.

-Very good parenting. Tells them they can talk to him about anything and everything. Gives them space and privacy when they need/want it. Puts his foot down if they've done something bad. Gives advice. Tells them that it's ok to fail at something and they'll get it with practice.

-Was well educated as a human, so expect your child to be taught to read, write, etc at an early age. Your child will be smarter than most children their age thanks to Sensai Kyogai.

-He doesn't tell them about him being a demon and what they do until they're a teenager and can better understand. He wants them to have a normal childhood. So for a long time your child just thinks his dad has a skin condition or something making him look weird.

9/10 Not perfect but he's a very good father.

[dario-el-estupido]

Mukago singing

Umm here's it on youtube if you want it there...

[wermarises]

I headcannon they have crazy beef

[ihaveafandom-problem554]

This is what happens when you let me think too much pt 21

Demons that will eat any human you give them

Kokushibo

Douma

Hantengu

Urgoi

Urami

Gyutaro

Kaigaku

Enmu (on occasions)

Demons that will eat any gender

Kokushibou

Douma

Hantengu

Karaku

Sekido

Aizetsu

Urgoi

Zohakuten

Nakime

Gyokko

Daki

Gyutaro

Kaigaku

Enmu

Rokuro

Wakuraba

Mukago

Rui

Kamanue

Demons that will only eat the other gender

Akaza

Demons that (if offered) will only trust one Demon to give them food

Akaza

Hantengu

Karaku

Sekido

Aizetsu

Zohakuten

Nakime

Daki

Rokuro

Wakuraba

Mukago

Rui

Kamanue

Demons that get sick when they think about the body for too long

Akaza

Karaku

Sekido

Aizestu

Urgoi

Zohakuten

Nakime

Kaigaku

Mukago

Kamanue

Demons that clean the body first before eating

Kokushibou

Sekido

Aizetsu

Nakime

Gyokko

Daki

Rokuro

Mukago

Kamanue

Demons that need to know if the body was infected by an illness before dying

Akaza

Nakime

Gyokko

Daki

Enmu

Mukago

Rui

Kamanue

Demons that just go for the blood

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Demons that just go for blood and intestines

Akaza

Aizetsu

Zohakuten

Nakime

Daki

Rokuro

Mukago

Rui

Kamanue

Demons that go for blood, intestines, and bones

Kokushibou

Douma

Hantengu

Karaku

Sekido

Urgoi

Gyokko

Gyutaro

Kaigaku

Enmu

Wakuraba

Demons that just absorb the body because they don't have time to eat

Kokushibou

Demons that can absorb, but sometimes enjoy actually putting the human in their mouth

Douma

Sekido

Demons that, If they could, would eat the human alive to hear their screams

Douma

Hantengu

Karaku

Urgoi

Zohakuten

Gyokko

Daki

Gyutaro

Kaigaku

Enmu

Wakuraba

Demons that, if the could, would cook the human first

Kokushibou

Akaza

Karaku

Sekido

Aizetsu

Nakime

Gyokko

Daki

Rokuro

Mukago

Demons that would burn it if they tried

Douma

Hantengu

Urgoi

Zohakuten

Gyokko

Daki

Gyutaro

Kaigaku

Enmu

Wakuraba

Mukago

Rui

Kamanue

Demons that (if they have) give it to their younger siblings first

Karaku

Sekido

Gyutaro

Rokuro

Demons that like eat in private

Kokushibou

Akaza

Hantengu

Sekido

Aizetsu

Zohakuten

Nakime

Daki

Kaigaku

Rokuro

Mukago

Rui

Kamanue

Demons that LOVE to eat in public

Douma

Karaku

Urgoi

Gyutaro

Kaigaku

Enmu

Wakuraba

Demons that use boobs as a bowl

Doma

Karaku

Gyokko

Kaigaku

Enmu

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I have 3 one-shots on the clones and 58 ideas for them.

Don't even get me started on what I have for Muichiro-

Buttttt, thank you for reading! Have a nice day/night/universe!

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[upper-hellion]

to lazy to do the upper moons JKLHKLJH will probably do em later

[skeletalscallybones]

You know how Angry Birds had two crossover games with Star Wars, well what if there was an Angry Birds Demon Slayer? 🤔

[t00bajamm]

あくむだぁ

[signedeclipse]

OK, how Mukago, Rokuro and Wakuraba react on their S/O wanting to taste human flesh? Headcanons, please.

Mukago | Rokuro | Wakuraba [X Reader]

In which their human s/o wants to try human flesh.

Mukago

She is very tame when it comes to eating people, I would not be surprised if she used a fork and knife, and properly stores them so she can eat when she needs to restore power

One of which ways is she makes human jerky, because it allows her  to make a final jump in a battle where she may not have the upper hand

What can she say she is a woman of last resorts

Of course, you never felt it looked that bad

It looks like any regular deer jerky, which you ate a lot as well considering you were a hunter- making you and Mukago very similar aside from your targets

If you ask, she's very uncertain because she thinks it'll make you very sick, but if you push her enough she just asks you do it with her so she can care for you if needed

Honestly when you try it its very chewy, it just tastes like a slightly cheaper version of your dried deer meat

It did leave you with food poisoning the next day, though, so maybe stick to your respective prey

Rokuro

You never saw him eat, but you asked him a lot of questions about him which occasionally made him worry you were sick or maybe a little too interested in the idea of your own kind being eaten

Though he supposed the fact you were with him already showered you weren't a good example of normal

Despite his attempts to play it off, you seemed adamant and he would rather you learn from experience

He would say you can only have it how he has it, which is raw, and he gives you a smaller piece that he reckons you could digest easily

Even so, the moment you feel the taste on your tongue you seem to reel back, and run to wash your mouth

He thinks its super funny, and teases you for being so ridiculous

Doesn't want to waste a thing so he eats the piece himself, gets it out of your sight

You refuse to kiss him for the rest of the evening

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Wakuraba

He does not eat humans directly, often using extensions of himself- usually something akin to a venus fly trap, to slowly consume flesh in a slow but mess free manner

It left a lot of exoskeleton behind which he usually disposed of in his poison gardens, to feed the plants

Because of this, you don't get much of a chance to ask for any, since he never so much as touches the individual in question

But you do seem curious in how it feels to be eaten by one of his traps, and hes jokingly snapped saying if you keep asking he'll throw you in one so you can find out

He would not do that but he has a lot of attitude

Sometimes something happens where he can't digest a full human, or a limb falls out mid dissolve, so he takes the opportunity to serve you an entire hand on a plate

I don't reckon you get a chance to take a bite of the half-dissolved, cooked by acids hand without running away

Is he a little mischievous? Maybe

Will you stop asking? Yes, thank goodness, too

Authors Note - I can't believe u left out my fav killed off lower moon! The disrespect to Kamanue smh!!! But thank you for requesting, it's exciting to see so many people loves the human flesh request, ive done like 1/2 the demons by now

[pinkiegiu]

the lower moons are underrated

[echantedtoon]

When You Kiss Me: Lower Moons

A continuation of the last post. That's literally it.

ENMU:

-This. Man. Is. READY. As soon as you even mentioned the idea to him he's puckering up and leaning to kiss you already. Literally had heart eyes as you hold his face and kiss him all over especially the markings on his face. Giggling like a love struck fool. He admired himself in the mirror forever and doesn't wash off the markings for at least a week.

HAIROU:

-He honestly doesn't get it. "If you want to kiss me just kiss me." He doesn't get why you want to kiss him just to leave kiss marks all over him. What was the point? Not against the idea, just really doesn't see the whole point. But he let's you if you continue asking. He loves it when you kiss him anyways.

-When you instructed him to look in a mirror next he freezes seeing all the red kiss marks standing out on his grey face. His brain is buffering as he tries to comprehend this. Has mixed feelings on it. Mostly flustered by the affection.

UBUME:

-Much like Nakime she'll allow you to just to indulge you in your games. Her face is also mostly covered anyways so it's highly unlikely anyone besides you two will know about it. She will pay your head and kiss you back after she washes it off however.

KYOGAI:

-When you first bring up the idea to him, he blue screens for a little bit before blushing like crazy. This is just like a romantic scene he's read but he never thought that he'd actually live it. Agreed with a stutter to his face and his face is redder than his eyes the entire time as you hold his face and leave kiss marks on him.

-Absolute sweetheart about it stuttering and flustered by it that he covers his face with his hands when you're done with him. Can't bring himself to look at a mirror less he did of embarrassment. Also...may or may not have been inspired to write a new romance novel.

YAHABA:

-"NO!! ABSOLUTELY NOT!! BE GLAD I AGREE TO LET YOU HUG ME AT ALL!!" Massive germophobe he is shuts it down right on the spot. No matter how much you beg, he ALWAYS says no. Eventually you both reach a compromise. He'd let you leave kiss marks on his hands and he'd be able to wash it off so much easier.

-He's absolutely complaining the entire time you kiss his hands and the eyelids over his eye hands. Even if his face is a light pink. He's IMMEDIATELY washing his hands after barely looking at them saying you'll never do that. Real jerk about it.

SUSAMARU:

-"That sounds boring." She's not very on board with it. She'll let you do it but she'll be bored the entire time you kiss her face. Still bored with it when she looks at herself in a mirror. Might crack a few jokes about it but that's about it.

RUI:

-(He's written as PLATONIC. Don't be weird!) He probably demands affection from you after he sees you showing affection to the other moons. He demands and probably wouldn't leave you alone until you gave him a kiss on the forehead.

KAMANUE/MUKAGO/WAKURABA/ROKURO:

-Kamanue and Mukago would both be extremely flustered while Rokuro and Wakuraba wouldn't let you do it at all.

[hastings727]

I've been a wreck the last few days but I excitedly saw the DANDADAN panel at Jump Festa and wanted to say:

HOW ARE WE WINNING SO HARD?!?!?

Natsuki Hanae, who voices Tanjiro from Demon Slayer as Okarun

Shion Wakayama, who voiced Destiny in takt op and a myriad of other roles, as Momo (and she sounds PERFECT)

Kazuya Nakai, who voices fuckin ZORO in ONE PIECE!! as the voice of Serpo (and possibly rokuro, if we get that far)

And finally

MAYUMI MOTHA FUCKIN TANAKA, the voice of LUFFY FROM ONE PIECE, as turbo granny.

We won. Simple as that. We got the best studio and animators for the job, and two literal titans of Japanese VA to play our villains, which is not to belittle Shion and Natsuki's contributions but my God, luffy and Zoro?!

That leaves Seiko, Aira, Jiji and Kinta unannounced. Though we have to question how far the anime will go in it's first season, considering we now have nearly 140 chapters to go through.

All I can say is, I hope this show gets popular enough for multiple seasons, because the space globalist arc is incredible, and people need to see that shit animated.

[rui-ayaki-lower5]

So because mod can't find the original tally post heres a new one that has been updated... "X" means there are none on here yet...Also mod insisted on using first and last names to avoid confusion among those from alternate dimensions and timelines, if either is unlisted it is because it has not been revealed yet...And for those that are Un-named mod has been coming up with names for them and will be listed in parentheses.

Kamaboko squad:

Tanjiro Kamado: /////-///// (10)

Nezuko Kamado: /////-/// (8)

Zenitsu Agatsuma: /////-/// (8)

Inosuke Hashibira: /////-/ (6)

Murata: / (1)

Kanao Tsuyuri: /////-/ (6)

Genya Shinazugawa: /////-//// (9)

Hashira:

Giyuu Tomioka: /////-/////-///// (15)(nopenopenopenopenope-)

Shinobu Kocho: /////-/////-/////-/ (16) (NOPE)

Kyojuro Rengoku: /////-/////-/////-/ (16)

Tengen Uzui: /////-///// (10)

Mitsuri Kanroji: /////-/////-/////-/ (16)

Muichiro Tokito: /////-/////-/ (11)

Obanai Iguro: /////-/////-/// (13)

Sanemi Shinazugawa: /////-///// (10)

Gyomei Himejima: /////-/ (6)

Former Hashira:

Sakonji Urokodaki: / (1)

Jigoro Kuwajima: / (1)

Kanae Kocho: //// (4)

Shinjuro Rengoku: /// (3)

Yoriichi Tsugikuni: /////-//// (9) (oh HELL NO)

Kakushi & Other demon slayer core adjacent:

Sabito: ///// (5)

Makomo: //// (4)

Kiriya Ubuyashiki: / (1)

Kanata Ubuyashiki: / (1)

Kasugai crows: / (1)

Hotaro Haganezuka: // (2)

Yushiro: / (1)

Tamayo: ///// (5)

Chachamaru: / (1)

Ukogi/ "Chuntaro": X

Kakushi: / (1)

Kagaya Ubuyashiki: /////-/ (6)

Hinaki Ubuyashiki: / (1)

Nichika Ubuyashiki: / (1)

Kuina Ubuyashiki: / (1)

Sumi Nakahara: / (1)

Naho Takada: / (1)

Kiyo Terauchi: // (2)

Aoi Kanzaki: /// (3)

Kozo Kanamori: / (1)

Makio Uzui: /// (3)

Suma Uzui: //// (4)

Hinatsuru Uzui: //// (4)

Amane Ubuyashiki: // (2)

Kotetsu: / (1)

Kaburamaru: / (1)

Civilians/Slayer's Non-slayer Family Members:

Kie Kamado: / (1)

Takeo Kamado: / (1)

Hanako Kamado: / (1)

Shigeru Kamado: / (1)

Rokuta Kamado: / (1)

Udon salesman: / (1)

Tanjuro Kamado: // (2)

Ruka Rengoku: // (2)

Senjuro Rengoku: /////-/ (6)

Sumiyoshi Kamado: X

Suyako Kamado: X

Sumire Kamado: X

Kyogo Shinazugawa: X

Shizu Shinazugawa: X

Sumi Shinazugawa: X

Teiko Shinazugawa: X

Hiroshi Shinazugawa: X

Koto Shinazugawa: X

Shuya Shinazugawa: X

Yuichiro Tokito: // (2)

Mr.Tokito: X

Mrs.Tokito: X

Uta Tsugikuni: /// (3)

Tsutako Tomioka: / (1)

Kotoha Hashibira: // (2)

Kizuki:

Muzan Kibutsuji: /////- /////-/ (11) (i didn't say it mod did)

Kyogai: X

Rui Ayaki: ///// (5) (including myself)

Kamanue: / (1)

Mukago: / (1)

Wakuraba: X

Nakime Otokawa: /////-/ (6)

Rokuro: X

Enmu Tamio: /////-/////- / (11)

Akaza/Hakuji Soyama: /////-/////-///// (15)

Daki/Ume Shabana: /////-/////-/////- (15) (how are there more of daki than gyutaro??? Im not complaining but-???)

Gyutaro Shabana: /////-// (7) (how???)

Douma: /////-/////-/////-/ (16) (why tf are there so many?!)

Gyokko: ///// (5) (UGH as if one wasn't bad enough)

Hantengu: /////-/ (6)

Kokushibo/Mitchikatsu Tsugikuni: /////-/////-/////-/ (16)

Sekido: /////-/// (8)

Karaku: /////-//// (9)

Aizetsu: /////-/// (8)

Urogi: /////-//// (9)

Zohakuten: /////-/// (8) (how????)

Urami: /// (3) (how?????)

Kaigaku Inadama: /////-/ (6)

Hairo: X

Ubume: X

Demons:

Temple demon: / (1)

Final selection demon A (Koorogi): / (1)

Hand demon (Takumi): X

Swamp demon: X

Susumaru: // (2)

Yahaba: / (1)

Tongue demon (Shun): X

Horn demon (Ryōta): X

Spider mother (Miu): // (2)

Spider father (Taiki): X

Spider brother (Masami): X

Spider sister (non-ponytail) (Rini): / (1)

Spider sister (ponytail) (Oni): / (1)

Slasher: X

Snake demon: X

Flute demon: X

Demon adjacent civilians & Family:

Mrs.Ayaki (Tori Ayaki): X (😭)

Mr.Ayaki: X (😭)

Koyuki Soyama: / (1) (akaza-san please remember there are a lot of you and only one of her and all of you love her equally)

[synergysilhouette]

My issues with the 12 Kizuki

This is based on my experience with the anime alone, but I do feel like the Kizuki fall flat as characters, despite being cool villains. Lemme explain:

Rokuro, Wakuraba, Mukago, and Kamanue are killed without much elaboration on their characters due to Mizuki wanting to abolish the Lower Ranks. It's a bold play and makes Mizuki's character interesting, but it feels like a waste, making the story feel a bit rushed, with dead demons as an explanation for a shorter story.

The Upper Ranks and Enmu come one after another for the arcs. After the Asakusa arc, there's no arc where there's a minor demon (aka not one of the 12 Kizuki) who Tanjiro and Co. face during his training as a demon slayer. Again, it feels rushed and makes the demons--the most powerful there are--come off as easily thwarted. Even if Tanjiro and his friends worked hard to beat them, there's never a circumstance of "this is a MAJOR DEMON and thus too powerful for us"; it's just "oh, we were all barely strong enough"--but that's what makes this crazier; Tanjiro defeated Hantengu's main body and Kyogai himself, teamed up with Inosuke to defeat Enmu and Nezuko to deafeat Rui, Muichiro and defeated Gyokko himself. Daki/Gyutaro were defeated by Tanjiro, Uzui, Inosuke, and Zenitsu, which is the only battle that truly feels earned. Tanjiro (as well as Inosuke, Nezuko and Zenitsu, to an extent) are novices, which makes it kinda frustrating that he was powerful enough to defeat several of the Kizuki, whether by himself of with help from other novices. Having the villains go back to back on the arcs only to be defeated mainly by Tanjiro feels like plot armor rather than good writing. He always overcomes and always manages to beat them, and Muichiro, despite being a Hashira, is still super young and on his own, so I wish his fight against Gyokku's true form lasted longer, if he was even allowed to win.

The story arcs fall flat. Several of the demons have a sad backstory showing their life leading up to becoming a demon. While some are sad, none of them really feel as impactful as they could be, since they're one and done villains, not antagonists that we slowly get intgrated to and understand more as the story goes on. I definitely wanted more from Daki/Gyutaro since they were essentially evil demon versions of Tanjiro and Nezuko. That said, other demons got no backstory at all, ie most of the Lower Rank demons, Enmu, and Gyokku, which made it feel disjointed, almost as though the characters who had backstories were people you were supposed to feel sorry for. But that exposes the flaw; the preferences for certain demons makes them all feel underutilized by rushing through some of their backstories and completely ignoring others'. I wish they were stronger threats, characters you see in several arcs a piece, characters you got to understand more rather than being one-note evil with a short and sad backstory (and don't get me started on how rushed and confusing Hantengu's backstory was, especially since the forms his emotions took was never explained).

Perhaps I'm reading too into this, but this is a frustrating thing for me watching the show. I do hope that the Upper 3 demons do better.