Demon Slayer's Elegant Storytelling - What's in an OP?
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba blends arresting beauty with efficient storytelling to breathe new life into Shounen Action. Here's how its opening captures that same spirit.
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In the depths of his Mother's Basement, Geoff Thew creates videos analyzing the storytelling techniques of anime and video games. He has been named the number one Worst UA-cam Anime Reviewer by The Top Tens. - Фільми й анімація
Tanjiro *always* has cut/callused hands. It's a symbol of his effort, pre or post sister-demon.
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this was absolutely my interpretation
Church Tucker they literally even say that in the show lol
He is the worker of the family, while Nezuko has gentle and clean hands. Stark difference between them, but he does it all for her.
@@XShadowDeamonXLuna It's taisho era. Man works in the field and women take care of everyone in the home. What else do you expect.? Feminist movement in Taisho era.?
"Inosuke is a best boy who wouldn't actually hurt Zenitsu"
Inosuke's intro: literally beating Zenitsu close to death
to be fair, tanjiro punched him afterward and broke 4 of his ribs, so i think it evens out.
@@shadowfire04 ya for sure it evens outs, but that claim in the video is far from true lol
@@itarfer he didnt kill him at least
@@shadowfire04 Actually, three of his ribs. If you look closely, it shows three. But four of his ribs were broken. Maybe he broke one before meeting them
@@twilight8408 I think the 4th one was because he kept moving around after he broke 3 of them
Demon Slayer: One of the only anime that has arguably better animation in the episodes instead of in the OP
Hello there again.
Justin Y. Lol yea
Hey Justin, how's it going? Love your work
@THANOS WHALE holy shit was that a mf breaking bad reference
That's how it should be.
I really like how Zenitsu moves, very rigid but also extremely fast and each movement with a purpose. The way he tilts his whole body into the strike gives an extremely contrasting view compared to him running away flailing his body.
Kinda like lightning
@@azureaqua_1177 *surprised pikachu face*
Zen Jitsu what it seems like. Hope we learn more of his grandpa
personally i really like how they designed zenitsu in terms of combat, as in having a very niche but extremely strong move. Idk but it gets my blood pumping and i want to see it more
@@leoki4804 Zen Jitsu. Zen itsu.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
"As he sits looking at his garden"
The Blind man.
Bruh
That's fair
Well, he's facing it and probably picturing it. So about as close to looking as a blind guy can get.
Wait, how does he keep it so clean if he's blind?
@@jchorsky3259 ... gardeners ?
@@siragon756 but, then how does he know where to sit to avoid all the piles of built up dog shit
"As he sits looking out at his massive garden." 9:33
I bet he wished he could actually do that
😂😂😂👏👏👏👏
*MASSIVE* 😂
Tanjiro: faces danger
Zenitsu: runs away from danger
Inosuke: I AM THE DANGER REEEE
yes
@@cellyrum9430 YES YES YES YES YES
So true 😂
Inosuke is the one who knocks
Back when the Ree was still popular. Damn
"Inosuke meanwhile is all too eager to be the danger."
Inosuke: I am not in danger, Monjirou. I am the danger! A guy opens his door and gets slashed and you think that of me? No. I am the one who slashes!
Lmao
Walter is that you?
“Or maybe it’s just a hint that we’re going to space one day” Demon Slayer pulls a Darling in the Franxx
As a manga reader I can tell you with confidence, it won't, because everything that's been happening in the manga right now is just too damn good!
brandon roberts you mean Demon in the FranXX
*A studio Trigger
I WANNA GO TO SPACE
Why
BECAUSE I MADE A PINKY PROMISE
Inosuke is the only character I will allow to head the space program
Imagine how much would’ve changed if Tanjiro actually ended up killing Giyo with the axe he barely missed.
I imagine their faces.
Master: ''HE KILLED A PILLAR WITH *_WHAT?_*
@@anonguy772 it would of been both badass and sad if that happened.
Lol
The other pillars would've gone after him and killed him. The end
Noone wud really care xD, hes the weakest pillar
When are we getting "whats in a waifu: kamaboko Ganpachiro"?
Do you mean Kamaboko Gonpachiro?
You mean Kentaro Tontachiro
@@afiamahmood1313 yea sorry I couldn't spell his name correctly
Omg stop I can't breath XDDD
Benadryl cucumberhatch?
As much as I love these videos, I just don’t have the same eye for criticism. When I’m judging an op I literally have two criteria:
1: does the song slap?
2: is the animation cool?
In this case the answer to both questions is a resounding yes, so it gets my official seal of hype.
I’m pretty much the same lol
I dont think Tanjuros hand at the end is covered in dirt. I'm pretty sure it's supposed to show how worn they are from the severity of his training in order to show the lengths of efforts he is willing to go to. Other than that, great video, thanks for all of your hard work.
I had the same thoughts when I watched the opening.
Tanjiro*
@@magicalsirin2935 the correct name in the manga is Tanjirou
@@MasterBuller oh ok i didnt know that since i read the chinese ver
The correct spelling is actually Gonpanchiro
"What makes Demon Slayer's opening so great?"
*SUSUMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE~*
DOS TATE KEZUNAI IMAMO TOWARENAI IMAMAMO (i dunno the lyrics i havent seen em so its a guess)
DOU SHITATTE, KESENAI IMA WO (i think)
TOMARENAI IMA MO DAREKANO TAME NI TSUYOKU NARERU NARAA
@@denjis_left_nut Nandodemo, Tachiagare...
Charge, my soldiers! Susumeeeeee! Oh sorry wrong anime
I love the changes in the "What's in an OP" process! The pause button, zoom-in effects, and cutting to points in the series that flesh out what the OP touches on all work really well. The series has always been great, but these slight modifications add a lot of flavor to the visual experience.
Also, hugs and support Geoff
Thank you! Credit for the new effects goes to editor Trey. He really went above and beyond for this video and I'm super happy with the improvements to the WIAOP style
@@mothersbasement So your editor went Plus Ultra?
@@mothersbasement Good work Trey!
Good luck of 666
"inosuke is a harmless good boy"
dang right he is
YES HE IS
PROTECC THE HARMLESS GOOD BOI
Demon Slayer? You mean Nezuko’s Bizarre Adventure?
Nezuko-chaAAaaAn~~~~'s bizarre adventure*
Tanjojo
@@kisukoev Nezuko: I reject my humanity, tanJOJO!
"You thought it was Dio, but it was me, Muzan Kibutsuji!"
I wonder how long it will take for people to realize that comparing everything to JoJo (as good as the series is) isn't funny but just repetitive af
I love how if you pause the opening in the Muzan shot, you can actually identify which upper moon is which, despite them not appearing in this season. The details in this opening are insane.
Also wanna mention how much of a darn bop Gurenge is
The ED too. The ED is also a giant bop
Fraise le King Dat guitar riff...
They're both so amazing. I had difficulty watching the video because I kept getting distracted by Gurenge, but From the Edge is even better, taking my top spot to become my all-time favourite ED.
RonnocFroop Both EDs. The ep19 ED music blended so well with the actual ending of the episode
*banger
I love it
Others have mentioned it, but notably, Demon Slayer’s op doesn’t have dramatically better (if better at all) animation than the show’s fights. That can be taken in multiple ways, but I choose to interpret is as a sign of fantastic fight animation.
Is this a suitable sacrifice to the algorithm?
Can't wait for the SPACE arc of Demon Slayer.
Naruto the last flashbacks
@@Freporta not into naruto so the reference is lost on me sorry
@@tiagocosmos basically, in the movie some stuff related with the main villain clan happened and the moon is going to crash on earth, they go to the moon through some portals to stop the bad guy
Can't wait when tanjiro awakens his byakugan
jigar patel well, sort of
Your praise of Inosuke catching Zenitsu is far too relatable.
He's such a good boy.
The beginning shot that highlights Tanjiro's back also highlights his earrings, which become more important later on in the series. Something that's not a spoiler (but was often overlooked) was that his father said that they would be passed down to him along with the dance of the Fire God--if nothing else.
I'd never thought about right-to-left movement being tied to heroicness, I'm going to keep an eye out for that now!
Geoff, keep kicking ass. We appreciate you so much.
Yes, yes!
I really want to talk about how hard the Thunder Breathing animation goes. I watched a video of this OP long ago, and at the part introducing our hero party, I thought, _I haven't even watched the show and yet the comedy dynamic between coward boy and boar-man already feels out of steam._ When they did the spinning shot in the middle of the chorus, I felt, _Thanks for the reminder that Yellow-striped Yellow Shirt exists. /s_
And then two seconds later this dude jumps down and proceeds to hit The KASWOOSÇE®, in a singular shot so powerful, it deflected any shade I may have already thrown at him back into my mouth.
this is funny because it's right
I feel so bad. I didn't know that the channel was kinda going through something right now. It looked just about as fine as I was use to but I guess I didn't really look into it. I keep wondering if you'll do a jjba part 5 what's in an OP but this makes a little more sense now. Keep up making the great content and I look forward to anything that you post whether I actually watch it or not
Thank you for your words of encouragement!
Same here I hope we got some more good content
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whats going on with the channel?
What about how the shadows over the hashiras lift as they're revealed in the show
That's a thing that happens? That's so cool, I never noticed!
That's pretty common in openings - to not show characters fully which haven't been introduced yet. Watch the first Naruto Shippuden opening of different episodes - we don't see Deidara and Sasori properly in the beginning. Only after they've been shown in the episodes. (Also with the 4th opening of Naruto, GO!).
@@00ammy00 Yes! I didn't notice it until my second time watching the show lol
So Muzan's infinity castle is on the moon, confirmed. You heard it here first folks!
Look, I know we're joking, but like I'd buy that theory
I mean.... *Looks at log horizon
that's actually what happens in another manga with a adaptation
He's a moonwalker after all...
Nah, it's actually a giant spaceship
9:50 One neat detail about this part is that once the hashiras are introduced, the intro shows all of them as clearly as Giyuu and no longer in the shadows.
I just noticed that when Zenitsu uses thunderclap and flash near the end his eyes aren't visible
MEDIUM LEVEL MANGA SPOILER
Literally finished the manga yesterday, just realized Genya is pictured in a sunset lit area because he eats demon parts and has been undergoing demonization - he’s between Kanae, a demon slayer in the sun, and Tamayo and her assistant, a demon of the night.
Wow that kinda explains that shot, specially since he brings nothing during the first season other than loli abuse
WHOA. He's in between.
The manga hasn’t finished yet though?
@@partialblackout no, but I hope it finishes soon. I just can't wait to see Gonpachiro make Michael Jackson pay for the slaughter of a lot of the good and sweet guys from the manga.
Can't wait for S2 where their breaths become stands.
R.I.P. hamon
Verasitus if the main character in s2 doesn’t start in a prison we riot.
@@mirrorzone5224 Dang it Dio
@@chad6846 it dosent we must riot
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This is a reply to that comment
@@khadijaatif5760 this is a reply to a reply
@@_._8418 .... eh why not.
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Commenting as a sacrifice to the algorithm.
All hail engagement
All hail the algorithm, vengeful god of internet entertainment.
I shall offer my comment as a tribute as well
UwU
All prepare the sacrifice
"Zenitsu is first shown frantically running from danger, his second favorite pastime."
That's because his favorite pastime is planning his and Nezuko's wedding, thank you very much.
Can you imagine the headaches nezuko suffers with while being on tanjiro’s back? All the flips and spins he does while fighting demons while she is in her smol form in that box, she must be bouncing around in there like crazy
Nezuko's one wish: for someone to invent packing peanuts.
@@SecretIdentityStudio nezuko kicks open her door and a flood of packing peanuts just comes out with her
@@shadowfire04 lol
I always wondered why Urokodaki didn't cushion the box for her a little lol
@@readstoomuch2070 "eh, she's gonna be alright without them" ~Urokodaki, while getting/making the box
Geoff, it is admirable that your commitment to quality content has not suffered despite your, presumably, incredibly mentally and emotionally taxing circumstances. I always appreciate the level of critical analysis in your videos, and that's more true now than ever.
What happened to him?
Can't wait for Demon Slayer: Season 2 (In Space!)
Race between him and Dr. Stone`s Senku
9:50 it’s basically confirmed. They ran out of time to squeeze it into S1 so they had to cut it and all foreshadowing : )
Grant Lauzon I'm confused
Footidy Moon Anime openings usually have events that are later in the series. At 9:50 there’s a moon. I don’t know where the story is actually going. I was just “yes and”ing in this comment thread.
Only one word my man, brothels.
Now having finished the manga, there is one thing I'd like to point out in the OP that I feel you either missed or left out to avoid spoilers (SPOILERS FOR MANGA AFTER E.D. ARC FOLLOW):
The transition shots with Kanao, Genya, and Tamayo/Yushiro is twofold. Yes, it does make a nice transition from day to night, like you said, BUT it also is a transition from human to demon. We know that Kanao is human, we know that Tamayo and Yushiro are demons. But what we don't find out until the Swordsmith Village Arc is that Genya is something in between, able to consume demon flesh in order to temporarily gain their strength and powers. So the transition from Kanao in the daylight, to Genya at dusk, to Tamayo and Yushiro at night is actually a brilliant bit of foreshadowing if you can read the context clues at the beginning and end of that sequence.
One thing you forgot, in the opening as you meet the Hashira more and more the revealed ones aren’t hidden by shadow anymore which is cool.
I feel like the Moon is just representing the Demon Moons and that last shot of Tanjiro and Nezuko looking to the Moon is just a representation of how it will be an uphill battle to win.
Lol let's hope it's not telling us that they are going to space
If they go to space I'm rooting for Muzan lmao
read the manga, it's not a big/important point of the story but it's kinda neat
I hope there isn't another copyright infringement in the distance.
That's what that shot of the moon represents, because harassing anitubers for giving these things free publicity is lunacy.
This is a comment with a gun for its head, fighting the Algorithm.
Who else is pumped for Demon Slayer 2: Zenitsu in space?
"He (Urokodaki) cares for the boy. He knows what horrors he'll face as a demon slayer" ... Yeah agreed. Sure. But it was two maids in a house Tanjiro barely knows that teaches him how to properly use the breathing technique.
Three little girls that reminded him
I'll be honest, when I first saw this OP, I thought you were going to tear it apart for not doing anything particularly special. My own analysis lead me to see it as pretty bog standard for a Shonen OP. But, as always, you analyzed it on a higher level and had some stellar insights. Awesome as always, Jeff.
To me this is like a bleach opening on terms of presentation
As much as I love these videos, I don’t have the same eye for criticism. When I’m judging an op I literally have two criteria:
1: does the song slap?
2: is the animation hype?
In this case the answer to both questions is a resounding yes.
@@Vgamer311 i feel the same way
The reason tanjirou and nezuko’s bond is so strong is because all the love tanjirou has for his four dead siblings and parents is directed to Nezuko and the same goes for nezuko. 😭😭
Emotional undertones ✅
Fantastic action✅
A song you can dance or workout to ✅✅
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Yup... Demon Slayer has it all
I disagree. Kimetsu no Yaiba has no emotional impact, nor good songs. Blend characters and same type of storylines that we have seen thousands of times. The only thing that is good in this anime is the animation.
Michael Kim very unpopular opinion, but aight
@@michaelkim4691 the manga gets more emotional with not only demons with a sad backstory, but also some friends of Tanjiro that have a really bad time.
Also, in the manga we stop seeing Tanjiro getting sad for every demon. And there are much better fights coming (yet in the movie, the first half of it won't be as good asthe finale. But it's cool).
I think Demon Slayer gets a lot better as it continues. I don't know why everyone is already saying that 'KnY is the best anime Shonen ever!' if what we have right now is not that impressive.
My one problem is that there are some things that I struggle to understand in the manga at a few times (some breath stuff and crap), but is interesting.
@@michaelkim4691 oof you just posted cringe
Michael Kim I’ve command you to stfu
"UFO-shaped table"
Have a like, sir
You have got to admit that the hashiras' shot infront of the goldenish moon is seriously the most badass shots in this OP
This is a comment so that Geoff feels better and the algorithm is happy
I always assumed the first shot was Tanjiro's father. The camera cuts to Tanjiro symbolising how he inherited his father's breathing technique, earrings and with Nezuko the fight against Muzan. Or something like that, at least that is my interpretation. It would make the odd camera angles and lack of Nezuko/Box/sword make sense.
12:59
Dr. Stone: *NERVOUS SWEATING*
you didnt mention that the first time tanjiro appeared alone and the first time nezuko appeared alone the song said (I must become stronger) both have to became stronger to protect each other. they are both the main character. you can say the Demon and the Slayer
When I first saw the shot of Nezuko's hair falling down, it was legit breathtaking. I don't know why, but I was simply in awe at the beauty and subtly of that one image.
your videos are always so detailed, interesting and well-scripted i'm honestly impressed
keep it up!! :)
Totally agree!!!!!
The still shots with Kanao, Genya and Tamayo might have some really neat symbolism in regards to the day/dusk/night transition, but it's a spoiler, so be cautious.
I believe the reason that they're each in those times reflects something about them. Kanao uses the insect breath style, which comes from the breath of the sun. Tamayo is night because she's a demon. And the most interesting, in my opinion, is Genya, because he can't use a breath style, but eats parts of demons to power himself up, essentially being between the two worlds.
Ah shit the moon represents
(spoilers)
Moon Breathing Style why didn’t I see it
Because it isn’t obvious in any way, don’t worry.
Last arc
As always, your analysis has revealed themes and subtext I never even considered. Thanks for analyzing things and helping me develop my own analytical eye
I would like to point out in that every episode when a new Hashira is introduced, in the following intro their silhouette against the moon is very clear. So in the last couple of episodes all the hashiras lack a silhouette in that shot in the intro.
No lie, when it showed the end of that whole “cutting of the boulder” arc to the demon Tanjiro fights for the final selection- I was so moved by it. I love how this anime/manga doesn’t paint things just black and white. You can tell the writer put a lot of thought, detail, and love into this work
Mother's basement: *uploads new op video about demon slayer*
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Golden wind op 2: am i a joke to you?
The moon could be a reference to one of the most powerful demons in the series, while I won't spoil it. He is heavily associated with the moon, just lie Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer's are associated with the sun, which will extinguish the demons.
(minor spoilers for Genya's powers)
Could the Tamayo, Yushiro, Genya and Kanao scenes be representing their powers? Tamayo and Yushiro are seen at night as they're demons, Kanao is seen in day as she's a demon slayer and Genya is seen in dusk (SPOILERS) because of his eating demons shenanigans, gaining demonic properties, while still being a demon slayer.
good touch on the green pause symbol. really helps differentiate the current scene being analyzed as opposed to the stock frames strengthening whatever it is your saying in that point. works well
I’d love to see a What’s in an OP for the second Opening of Vinland Saga, purely cause I want to hear you talk about how much history they crammed into the first few seconds.
Gotta keep the support up for Geoff! These videos really helped me develop my love for anime, which transitioned in helping me build a new connection with my dad (Who is now making a slow transition to Otaku with how much anime he's seen). So here's a comment saying you're brilliant and we hope you stick around!
I'm still waiting "What is an op? : Golden Wind"
Question:
What's in an op? : Golden Wind
Answer:
not much
@@mirrorzone5224 you will be surprised how many details Fighting Gold has
I think you mean
What's in an OP? Golden Wind Parody (you know which one I'm talking about)
Gotta talk about Rolling Stones and the chains of fate
Traitors requiem so good
Love the overlay when pointing out specific details. Very nice touch.
Demon Slayer's anime is probably one the few that's better than the manga
That's debatable. The anime definitely improved the arcs that it covered but as for where the manga is currently I'd say it's just as entertaining as the anime.
I totally agree. I wasn't that into the manga when I read it, and usually I'm a person who much prefers manga over anime, but I started appreciating the story much more after watching the anime. I didn't really like the art in the manga (it's been awhile since I read it so I could be wrong but I remembered the art using the derpy gag style over the serious style way too much), and I couldn't really appreciate the fights. Also I had a really hard time telling characters apart, especially Kanae, Kayano and Shinobu.
This anime, Attack on Titan, and Mob Psycho 100 are a few off the top of my head.
OPM S1 (for the main story at least, bonus chapters were not adapted).
@@Rikorage Hunter x Hunter is another one.
I am late to the Demon Slayer fandom. I watched the movie, and went on to watch the entire anime. I can't get enough of it... And just want to say, this analysis is *chef's kiss*.
Quick, everyone throw your dignity upon the algorithm's fury.
After meeting the Hashiras. In the OP their scene, they’re shadows have been lifted and can now see them.
My money is on them going to space, watch the demons actually be aliens.
And they are here for our water.
Xenomorph slayer
Demons are more zombies than aliens, but fun anyways
@@dayronsanchezarias2157 they are more like vampires to me
@@neilholden2071 They're ghoul vampires. Eat human flesh to survive, instantly die in the sun, ridiculous regeneration, can be killed by decapitation (as opposed to vampires getting stabbed through the heart), have a thing with the effect garlic has on vampires (that purple plant I can't recall the name of) and so on. The reason I call them ghouls?
Demon Slayers = CCG, and they don't drink blood specifically so not vampires
just got into demon slayer and KNEW you had some amazing videos for me to watch. Thank you!
Whether he had this lined up just in case the views and likes were in dangered, I DON'T CARE! I LOVES IT! BRING ALL THE OP ANALYSIS THAT MADE ME FIRST LOVE ESSENTIALLY ALL THE STUFF GEOFF'S TO SAY!!!
That right to left thing is insane, I would never notice that but you explained it so well - well done MB 👏
I'm absolutely living for Demon Slayer videos!
One thing worth noting is that Tanjirou's actions in the chorus sequence of him fighting the demons flows into each other.
He jumps into the air and swings his sword down towards the ground.
This cuts into the shot of the 2 demons and him on the ground, where he lands offscreen and then jumps, dodging incoming attacks and goes in to strike
Before he finally "lands" into the drum demon's fight, on the ground.
Geoff has forgotten Shill..
Geoff has learned UA-cam Rage!
Never knew even just the way people are facing could mean so much. Thanks for allowing me to enjoy every OP you disect even more than I already did!
When you write a resume of a book that is longer than the book itself 😂😂😂👍
Your channel lights up my day whenever I see new posts, and you bring a lot to the discussion table! I really love Demon Slayer and I was so sad when I thought you wouldn't be able to do this, but I hope that UA-cam won't take this one down
Muzan is going to space to use his most powerfull ability: MOONWALKING.
More Demon Slayer content, yeah! Love the new stylistic changes to What's in an OP too. And, I appreciate your commitment to getting Kamaboko Kentaro's name wrong at every opportunity.
Let’s hope they don’t copyright strike again
I always watch your what’s in an OP video just to kick myself for not noticing the small details. Everything usually moves so fast that I tend to take openings as just a sequence of cool looking animations that vaguely spoil the season. But it really does have a lot of subtle storytelling, and I love that about anime.
I hope your channel continues on and UA-cam stops being so unfair.
I'm not a big fan of the what's in an opening, I'm here for the animelee, PSAs and misc. other videos. But damned if I'm not gonna like and comment on an what's in an OP video, because I want to show my support for you and your channel when YT is doing its content creators dirty.
Okay, amazing video as always. But I need to say two things: The editing style in this one was SOOOOO good. And watching this made me realize how good and efficient of a music Gurenge is.
The Full Moon for some reason represents the demons: The Upper Moons and The Lower Moons
@12:06 that's nice evidence of Tanjiro's hard work and perseverance with his swordsmanship. that's a thick set of callouses. wow
I'm still kind of disappointed that the OP didn't change to show the Sun God Dance after episode 19.
to be fair though, he keeps using water breathing for a while.
1. Amazing video as usual, just started watching demon slayer a couple days ago and I’m already halfway through it.
2. Commenting to help boost the video for the algorithm, your videos deserve it
JOJO PART 5 WHAT'S IN AN OP,
WHEN?!?!?!
Never JoJo fucking sucks
JAHB 1210 This is seriously long overdue. Wtf Geoff?
Part 5 had really lame openings. The one saving grace was how the second OP subverted the pattern of the villain taking control of the OP by having the hero take control back.
@@mirrorzone5224 the first op i can understand, but the second one i beg to differ, unless your talking about visually then yeah, but traitors requiem was a great song.
@@BBQriblord I love the songs. The visuals were a bit lacking. Especially the second OP prior to all the changes that happen.
This video analyzed the OP better than any essay I wrote for AP literature
4:30 "Gonpachiro" haha
The "What's in an OP" series of videos is sooo good. You put so much effort to go really deep in what the images symbolize. Big thank you for your work!!
In some ways, this anime can be viewed as a metaphor. It shows that, no matter how much pain anyone goes through, how harsh things can seem in the moment, it doesn't prevent them from showing kindness and sympathy. The demon slayers can be seen as people who seek to remove and/or prevent pain in ways that may be violent. The demons can be viewed as people who have let the pain of things that have affected their lives consume them. It shows the different ways in which people deal with trauma. Tanjiro, shows those who don't let the pain consume them and instead use what they've gone through to help others, and the demons, who let the pain of what they've gone through consume them in a way that makes them appear as heartless monsters, when, under the surface they're just people who have been hurt and couldn't find another way to deal with it. It's subtle enough but if you actually notice it, it makes the show a million times better than it already is.
AMAZING COMMENT!!!!!!!!
When this played at the end of episode 1 I knew I was watching something special. Gurenge by LiSA really set the tone for this show and continued as it went along, all the way up to that breathtaking Episode 19