Warning: Major SPOILERS for Demon Slayer: The Infinity Castle Arc and beyond
As theDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibaanime approaches its finale, fans are bracing themselves for a wave of emotion.Demon Slayer,known for its intense battles and heartbreaking moments, has never shied away from tragedy.TheInfinity Castle Arcpromises to delivermore of the same, with the Demon Slayer Corps and Hashira that fans have grown to love facing Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Moons. Among these,one moment is particularly devastatingand fans may not be ready for it.
The story of Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro, the Love and Serpent Hashira, is one of longing and unspoken emotions. As the battle against Muzan reaches its peak in theInfinity Castle Arc,their relationship becomes a key plot point that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. The story ofMitsuri and Obanai is the tragic end to a love storythat never had a chance to fully bloom.
New Demon Slayer Art Gives The Hashira One Last Happy Moment Before The Series' Bloody Finale
The newest Demon Slayer Hashira art shows the Hashira happy one last time before the epic Infinity Castle arc movies coming up.
Mitsuri’s Heartfelt Motivation To Find Love Becomes True In Her Last Moments
Why Mitsuri’s Story Is One Of The Most Heartbreaking Arcs In Demon Slayer
Mitsuri Kanroji is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps who rises to the rank of Hashira, driven by a deep desire for love and acceptance. Born with extraordinary physical strength, she felt out of place in her own skin.Mitsuri’s unconventional appearance and abilities made her feel like an outsiderin her hometown, which led to her decision to join the Corps. Her biggest wish throughout the series has been to find someone who would love her for who she truly is.
ThroughoutDemon Slayer,viewers watch as Mitsuri is completely dedicated to her friends and mission, but what many may not realize is that her ultimate goal was always personal. Mitsuri longed to meet a person who would accept, love, and make her feel like she belonged. Throughout the battles inDemon Slayer,Mitsuri’s innocence and desire for love stood out, making her untimely death all the more heartbreaking.
Obanai Is The Love That Came Too Late
Mitsuri And Obanai’s Love Story Was Realized Too Late
Obanai Iguro, the Serpent Hashira, is a character who, despite his stern and intimidating looks,has a deep love for Mitsuri. He is a character shaped by his past and his inner struggles, but his love for Mitsuri is one of the few things that brings him peace. As the battle in the Infinity Castle unfolds, both Mitsuri and Obanai fight with their fellow Hashira against the demons. But the moment that they are able to confess their feelings for each other is already too late.
After the Demon Slayers destroy the Infinity Castle, the final battle against Muzan takes place during the Sunrise Countdown arc, as all the Hashira stall the father of demons to let the sunlight destroy him. Unfortunately, both Obanai and Mitsuri give their lives to stop Muzan. In their final moments,they share the heartbreaking realization of their unconfessed love.
The tragedy of Mitsuri and Obanai’s story lies not just in their untimely deaths, but in the fact that neither of their dreams of living peacefully and in love was ever made true, at least until the idyllic future depicted in the final chapter of the manga, where they are seen running a diner together.
Mitsuru and Obanai’s deaths are a deep reminder of the sacrifices made by the Demon Slayers in the final battle. For fans who have followedTanjiro’s journey throughoutDemon Slayerand have come to know the Hashira, this moment will be one of the most heart-wrenching of the series, a tragic ending to a love story that could have been.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Set in Japan’s Taisho Period, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows Tanjiro, a young boy whose family is killed by demons. With his sister Nezuko transformed into a demon, Tanjiro embarks on a quest to become a demon slayer, seeking vengeance and a cure for his sister’s condition.
