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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light

  • Episode aired Jun 18, 2023
  • TV-14
  • 51m
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A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light (2023)
AnimeShōnenActionAdventureAnimationFantasyThriller

Tanjiro, Genya, and Nezuko chase the real body of Upper Moon 4. Tanjiro soon realizes, that the difficult choices are the toughest to make, especially ones with emotion.Tanjiro, Genya, and Nezuko chase the real body of Upper Moon 4. Tanjiro soon realizes, that the difficult choices are the toughest to make, especially ones with emotion.Tanjiro, Genya, and Nezuko chase the real body of Upper Moon 4. Tanjiro soon realizes, that the difficult choices are the toughest to make, especially ones with emotion.

  • Directors
    • Seiji Harada
    • Jun'ichi Minamino
    • Ken Nakazawa
  • Writer
    • Koyoharu Gotouge
  • Stars
    • Natsuki Hanae
    • Akari Kitô
    • Nobuhiko Okamoto
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.4/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Seiji Harada
      • Jun'ichi Minamino
      • Ken Nakazawa
    • Writer
      • Koyoharu Gotouge
    • Stars
      • Natsuki Hanae
      • Akari Kitô
      • Nobuhiko Okamoto
    • 19User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Natsuki Hanae
    Natsuki Hanae
    • Tanjiro Kamado
    • (voice)
    Akari Kitô
    • Nezuko Kamado
    • (voice)
    Nobuhiko Okamoto
    • Genya Shinazugawa
    • (voice)
    Toshio Furukawa
    Toshio Furukawa
    • Hantengu
    • (voice)
    Hiro Shimono
    Hiro Shimono
    • Zenitsu Agatsuma
    • (voice)
    Kengo Kawanishi
    • Muichiro Tokito
    • (voice)
    Daisuke Namikawa
    Daisuke Namikawa
    • Hotaru Haganezuka
    • (voice)
    Ayumu Murase
    Ayumu Murase
    • Kotetsu
    • (voice)
    Kana Hanazawa
    Kana Hanazawa
    • Mitsuri Kanroji
    • (voice)
    Kôichi Yamadera
    Kôichi Yamadera
    • Zohakuten
    • (voice)
    Toshihiko Seki
    Toshihiko Seki
    • Muzan Kibutsuji
    • (voice)
    Maaya Sakamoto
    Maaya Sakamoto
    • Tamayo
    • (voice)
    Daiki Yamashita
    • Yushiro
    • (voice)
    Eiji Takemoto
    • Kozo Kanamori
    • (voice)
    Yûsaku Yara
    Yûsaku Yara
    • Tecchin Tecchikawahara
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Seiji Harada
      • Jun'ichi Minamino
      • Ken Nakazawa
    • Writer
      • Koyoharu Gotouge
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    User reviews19

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    10phucalias

    Phenomenal

    OMG! I've cry for that (not going to spoil here).

    It's just 40% if you had read the manga, the animation, storyline, music here is around 60%.

    Can't wait for the final fight which 99% will be in the theater after one more season.

    If I have to list down things that I don't like it would be there are some scenes where Nezuko's hair is kind of hard like rock and not silky moves in the wind.

    Ufotable again you should be proud of your artist team. I don't know how would you guys keep it up with the final season since it's a lot more complicated movement and skill compared to this but you're done an amazing job so far and this is the new benchmark for anime animation already so you're all have the benefit of the doubt.

    We believe in you. Love you guys. Let's wait for another year to come.
    10and_mikkelsen

    Cinematic emotional conclusion!

    What a great way to end the season! This episode hit all the right beats giving me the emotions and intensity that I missed!

    This episode was the closest to the quality of Entertainment district and Mugen train with some powerfull emotions that had me in tears and intense moments of Pay off that had me on edge! This might be the best of the season!

    If you like Nezuko this episode is gonna leave you in tears! Incredible soundtrack and use of flashbacks! The story of Muzan was interesting as well!

    Overall amazing animation and direction! They really tried with this one, giving a cinematic experience!

    This season was not bad, but a bit underwhelming compared to season 2! The upper moons also felt underdeveloped with little to no backstory!

    Glad to hear we get a season 4!
    10aboalhija

    Season finale

    Just finished watching this episode and the roller-coster of emotions i had watching it is something i can never forget! It had me hooked from start to finish and i wished it was even longer.

    The story in this episode was simple yet good. Nezuko storyline added depth and excitement to the episode. The animation in this episode was truly impressive. The music, especially the catchy ending song, added some greatness to the episode.

    Finishing season 3 i must say it had its ups and downs but few episodes had a great mix of storytelling, animation, and music that made it a standout for me. Season 4 cant wait!!
    10gugulac

    Absolutely stunning

    This season got me a bit disappointed for the majority of episodes. Not because it was bad but because I compared it to the last season which was mind-blowing in almost every aspect. This season just lacked that "oomph" of over the top action and adrenaline.

    But this episode got my faith back in such an amazing manner. Superb animation, beautiful scenery and so emotional it made me cry all three times I've re-watched it. It's one of the best episodes of the show so far and undoubtedly the pinnacle of this season.

    The bar has been raised once again! But I have no more doubts this studio will deliver yet again, in the sequels.

    11/10 I love it!!
    10jackalvin

    The most perfect episode 👌

    What a great episode and a perfect ending!

    We all talk about Ufotable's God Tire animation. But what stood out even more in this episode was the incredible soundtrack 🔊that extracted all the emotions of the viewers. 💕 So, Ufotable has proven to be superior even in sound tracks.

    Nezuko's voice actress deserves praise and respect for expressing so much emotion with just a few words.

    This episode had it all: action, feelings, the bond between siblings, and a tough choice between Nezuko's life and saving humans. There were also funny moments that added to the enjoyment.

    It was absolutely peak, leaving us with a mix of emotions that words can't fully capture. It's hard to describe the emotion with a few words.

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      • June 18, 2023 (United States)
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