How Many Episodes In Demon Slayer Season 1
Okay, let's talk Demon Slayer. Specifically, season one.
We all fell in love, right? But how many episodes actually were there?
The Great Episode Count Debate
Officially? It's 26. Twenty-six episodes of Tanjiro, Nezuko, and demon-slaying awesomeness.
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But I have an unpopular opinion. Bear with me.
Is it really 26 episodes?
My (Slightly Crazy) Theory
Think about it. Some episodes feel… filler-ish. Not bad, just… slower.
Like, we all love Zenitsu screaming, but did we need quite so much of it?
Don't get me wrong, Zenitsu is hilarious!
"If I could be reborn...I want to be a grasshopper in the mountains!" - Classic Zenitsu
Breaking It Down (Maybe Too Much)
Consider the training arc. Sure, it was important. Tanjiro needed to get stronger.
But could it have been condensed? Maybe a little.
Same with some of the earlier demon fights. Epic, yes. Essential to the overall plot... entirely?
The "Real" Number (In My Head)
Here's where things get controversial. I think the core story of season one could have been told in, like, 20-22 episodes.
Gasp! I know, I know.
But imagine a slightly tighter narrative. More focus on the main villains, less time on some of the more… colorful, side demons.
Why This Matters (Or Doesn't)
Does it actually matter if I think there were a few "extra" episodes? Probably not.
Demon Slayer season one was a masterpiece. Plain and simple.
The animation was gorgeous. The music was killer. The characters were instantly iconic.
The Power of Editing (My Imaginary Job)
If I were in charge (which I definitely am not, and shouldn't be), I might have trimmed a few scenes here and there.
Maybe sped up a training montage. Cut down on the comedic relief (just a little).
Imagine Tanjiro making it through Final Selection even faster!
The Unpopular Opinion: Confirmed?
So, there you have it. My completely subjective, probably wrong, and definitely unnecessary opinion.
I love Demon Slayer. But I think the first season could have been a tad shorter.
Bring on the hate mail!
The Real Question: Season Two!
But honestly, who cares about the episode count of season one anymore?
Season Two of Demon Slayer was amazing and we love it.
We were all too busy obsessing over Season Two anyway! Did you love the Sound Hashira?
