The mix of the absurdity of seeing anime Damien Thorn with the sheer terror in Akaza's face makes for a splendid showcase of Demon Slayer's main villain, a reminder that there is still a long road ahead before Tanjiro can become strong enough to face him.

The kid is framed rather ominously, but it isn't until Akaza bows in front of him that we see the new form of the demon Muzan. Then the episode picks up with a strange kid whose adoptive family adores but is concerned for the strange illness that prevents him from going outside during the day. Indeed, the first five minutes of the episode are a recap of the fight between Rengoku and Akaza in Mugen Train, resulting in the devastating loss of the fire hashira. Those expecting to jump right into the next adventure may be a bit disappointed that the premiere lacks some momentum, as despite being twice the length of a regular episode, most of it serves as an epilogue to Mugen Train, resolving the emotional loose ties of that movie before introducing a new mentor for Tanjiro and the gang. Two years after the release of the first season, and eight months after the Mugen Train movie, Demon Slayer is finally back with a new episode that brings back memorable characters, stunning animation, and a metric ton of emotion.

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