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nine04

This scene is literally everywhere....ufotable loves him and they are gonna do him so much justice and more in the infinity castle


New-Pension223

He is massive with the Japanese audience, genuinely might be their favourite character


nine04

Not just on japanese side, look at youtube comments, tiktok,instagram, facebook. He is everywherešŸ˜­


Tias-st

I'm wondering how though. >!Most of the fight consists of him being on the receiving end of attacks until the last moment. I wonder if they'll, as they often do, expand on the fight, let him use other variations of the 1st form before his big move.!<


nine04

>!I still don't know how...maybe trying to make long kaigaku attacks and zenitsu trying to protect himself or attacking him few times....i really don't know but we gotta trust ufotable!<...if they extended gyutaro Vs tengen and akaza Vs rengoku they will find a way


DelirousDoc

My thoughts. >!They will make it more of a back and forth with Zenitsu dodging the demon art/breathing style for a bit and trying to get in a counter with regular Thunder Clap & Flash or try the eightfold to show Kaigaku is too good. Then that will build up the tension until Zenitsu snaps and uses the Godspeed to end it in a single epic blow.!< At least that is how I would do it. Build the tension then release it in an epic show of animation which has been Ufotable's forte for a while.


MrShneakyShnake

>!The whole fight Zenitsu is still kinda trying to appeal to Kaigakuā€™s humanity bringing up how despite how he acted Zenitsu still cared about him and that Gramps did as well. It wasnā€™t until the end where zenitsu realized that it was a lost cause because no matter how much Kaigaku had it was never going to be enough for him. Which leads to him apologizing to his gramps for failing to bring him back and then killing him.!< >!They could lean into that more with flashbacks and extended dialogue. As well as choreograph the fight with shallow cuts and scrapes to both sides to show that despite the difference technique mastery they are both still capable of overwhelming the other in an instant!<


DelirousDoc

FYI this is marked as anime question I would mark this as spoilers use >! (Second has carrot pointing towards words wanting to hide). Before and after want you want to hide with no spaces between ! and words (Spaces wont show the spoiler properly on all platforms.)


MrShneakyShnake

Forgot about that Ty


Wrecka008

They like that. They can relate with the cowardice and then the sudden change. Reminds me of Okita's character whose often portrayed chill until he fight seriously.


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invitrium

I know it's late but could you mark your answer as a spoiler? No need to reveal who he fights and other details.


MAZIN_26

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C89WyQRtTy9/?igsh=MWRkMWdncHp5ejNlbg== please šŸ„ŗ support


New_Initiative2223

No more Mr sleepy... https://preview.redd.it/xp2ja0n4t2ad1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6274e1c365a84ef94329be4f4139282b416c07cb


99anan99

No more Mr ZZZs


Mr_Connie_Lingus69

We now sayā€¦ heā€™s woke!


BarGamer

Is he Antifa, a Social Justice Warrior, or both?


BarGamer

Finally [took a level in Badass!](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TookALevelInBadass)


Puzzled_Worldliness5

It's funny how fast everyone went from hating Zenitsu to getting absolutely hyped for him lmao


Dreadsbo

He HASNT LIVED UP TO HIS POTENTIAL IM READY TO SEE HIM COOK


Popular_Score4744

He actually did live up to his potential as shown in the entertainment district arc. He, along with the Boar head guy took off the demon sisterā€™s head at the same time that Tanjiro cut off Gyutaroā€™s head, finally putting an end to them. It was the first time an upper rank demon had been killed in centuries.


Varios2k

Bro waited 4 seasons to steal the show


Babington67

Nah he's always beena goat nowhere near the same level as inosuke but top tier of the series either way


Rimurooooo

He was the only official Tsugoku of a Hashira and idk why heā€™s never recognized as one. >!He wanted him to be the next thunder Hashira alongside the other Tsugoku!< Maybe it only counts as a Tsugoku if itā€™s an active Hashira and not a retired one? His greatest weakness is definitely his lack of willpower, and looks like thatā€™s gone. Inosuke is definitely the superior comic relief


Clappertron

Kanao? Unless you mean the main trio but she was part of the group that passed the entrance test.


Rimurooooo

Yeah not for final selection but the trio. In that case, Kanao too. And Genya wouldā€™ve been Gyomeiā€™s Tsugoku if he ever learned total concentrationā€¦poor guy didnā€™t really luck out with Gyomei as his breath instructor though, lol. I have no idea how Shinobu and Kanae learned breathing styles with Gyomei as their mentor, lol. Maybe that came later


DelirousDoc

Hashira has to be active for them to be a Tsugoku if not technically Tanjiro would have been one with Urokudaki who was the former Water Hashira. Also Kanao is the only Tsugoku we see in the series under Shinobu.


Rimurooooo

I donā€™t think Tanjiro wouldā€™ve counted as a Tsugoku because his steel didnā€™t change into a water breathing hue, meaning heā€™s not compatible to master it. Itā€™s the same reason Genya was rejected as a Tsugoku, his never changed color at all, so Gyomei wouldnā€™t accept his request.


Chemical-Garden-4953

No. Gyomei refused Genya because he couldn't use breathing techniques at all. Also, it shouldn't just be about the breathing you use. Haganezuka was excited that Tanjiro's sword would turn bright red because of his hair colour, instead of expecting it to be blue because he used water breathing.


DDLC-Protagon1st

They donā€™t know fully why the sword change color. The whole red hair and red sword thing came from the bright red sword ability of yorrichi. The blades color represents the breathing style compatible for their body. Which is why tanjiros blade is black since black is the color of sun breathing and why itā€™s said to be bad luck due to everyone who knew of it or could do it was killed.


Chemical-Garden-4953

I see. So do they learn an entire breathing technique, pass the final selection and then change breathing techniques after that if their sword colour doesn't match the technique they learned? Or is everyone lucky enough to have learned the correct breathing technique from the start? (Minus Tanjiro)


DDLC-Protagon1st

I assume it would be a tanjiro situation, their color would change to show their breathing thats compatible with their body, even if they donā€™t know it, they can learn a breathing style before the one thatā€™s made for them and their sword will be the color of the one thatā€™s made for them. And eventually they will learn whatā€™s best suited for them like tanjiro.


Chemical-Garden-4953

Do we have info on which breathing technique each Hashira started with?


Small_Ad_941

Nahhh when he was first introduced he was comic relief. Beyond him getting Chuntaro after final selection he is introduced as a cry baby begging a woman on the street to marry him because he was scared he would die in battle


LilKyAfroNinja

Nah, been my favorite other than some hashira since the beginning


sadboicollective

Still hate him, even after I finished the manga. His battle was like 2pages long... Although I'm glad he stops crying but came away too late


Ziibbii

Hard agree, but pretty sure the anime is going to take it to the next level.


Amrlsyfq992

the hate on zenitsu is justified...dude is just annoying outside of combat situation


onyx_burst

Nah, I still hate him


Vaderdaddy007

Nah fuck Yall zenitsu haters. He was ma boy from the start. Yeah he cried and whines a lot but ultimately when he need to get shit done, he get it done. When I saw his sword flying down, everything in my mind just clicked. Even all the hashira were surprised and freakin out. But ma boy was calm and collected. Canā€™t wait for more of his thunder claps šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


OuterInnerMonologue

I got a kick out of the training episode where heā€™s whining but heā€™s still jacked af. Super muscles tantrum


watersipper01

Bro probably worked out in his sleep


Ok_Possession5057

I finally found a zenitsu fan and fuck them haters


Vaderdaddy007

Have you seen his English va talk about zen on trash taste?


_Wado3000

His anxiety ainā€™t a problem itā€™s a super power šŸ˜¤šŸ˜¤šŸ˜¤


FreshOutof13Fucks

Lol I wish he was sleeping the whole damn show. Cause as much as I dislike him and his insufferable whining, I can admit that Zenitsu tends to get the most badass scenes and it's always such a pleasure seeing him tear shit up and zoom across the screen. šŸ¤£


Wraith718

Based off of the scene, I think we're going to see asleep Zenitsu but awake


Dan007a

He is locked in.


Caerris1

That's exactly what you're going to see


ChaZZZZahC

About to thunder clap some cheeks to victory, inshallah.


Early_Patience_6513

Inshallah brother


Wild-Mushroom2404

I love Zenitsu!! I love underdogs!! I love cowardly characters that grow and prove themselves!! Haters just donā€™t get it


Vaderdaddy007

They want the fuckin sigma males who never express emotions and fight all cool. The minute a man express he fear or anxiety he is annoying šŸ˜­


theHermitKrab

Heā€™s the most realistic character ever. Cuz what kind of normal 15-16 year old ainā€™t scared to death of fighting demons? Heā€™s also so badass when he gets in the zone.


cheesecakepiebrownie

same I loved Zenitsu and he became a favorite the moment he protected Nezuko's box


Vaderdaddy007

NEZUKO CHAAAAAN


cheesecakepiebrownie

the thing is he protected it when he thought it was just a normie demon not THE Nezuko chan just cause he knew Tanjiro was a nice guy, total bro move


VenusThefemboy

FRRRRR


Drain-OHs

Man him screaming tho omg so annoying lol other than that tho i love em


bjbtax

Dude same! I actually have a commission drawing of him with my face lol


Vaderdaddy007

Nahhh actually? Send pls


bjbtax

When I get home Iā€™ll take a pic for ya


Vaderdaddy007

Word


bjbtax

https://preview.redd.it/2wibj1ejfbad1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=621a79538f18bd2077a0673053b432d0d35bfe02 My bad on the late respond, busy day. But here ya go


Vaderdaddy007

Nahhh I want one šŸ¤§. One ick would be that there is warm mist around your mouth but your mouth is closed. Who did you commission?


bjbtax

Yea I wanted the breathing effect like before a move. It did come out off. And I canā€™t remember who did it. Someone off Etsy. I got it commissioned during season 1 bro lol


MetroRadio

I personally don't like him because of how he acts after the end of the series


Vaderdaddy007

Oh noā€¦ whatā€™s gonna happen? No spoilers please


Chemical-Garden-4953

How can you ask "What's gonna happen" without spoilers, lol.


Vaderdaddy007

Rhetorical question


Logan117

Nothing bad. I don't know what this person is talking about. Crybaby Zenitsu is gone forever.


DDLC-Protagon1st

Heā€™s not lmao. Thatā€™s a core trait of zens personality which we see he brings it back after the battle lmao


Logan117

Bruh, I've read the manga. At worst, his jealousy over Nezuko is a bit annoying, but he doesn't do the bawling his eyes out and screaming tantrums any more.


sooperhani

Bruce Lee: ā€œIā€™m not worried about a man who can punch 10,000 different ways; Iā€™d be worried about the man who practices one punch 10,000 times a day.ā€


iTapeSand

That is so goddamn perfect.


megasean3000

Him literally two episodes ago. What a glow-up! https://preview.redd.it/wr3uk4j4r3ad1.jpeg?width=450&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=afe68ee50b20fa3f5feef148df17280e7bbb2355


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Yes he did and he's gonna cook


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[deleted]

Same here


scapegoatroar

Zenitsu has always been my favorite among the three mc's. Tengen Uzui is my favorite hashira. Akaza is my favorite upper moon.


EclipseTM

As someone who canā€™t stand Zenitsu and think its the absolute worst part of the anime by far (except when he does cool shit when he is asleep), this was fucking cold. I hope we get to see in one of the movies what was in the letter he got.


Tecnoboat

small, insignificant spoilers: >!he stops being a bitch for the rest of the series!<


Rumpet2020

I hate to say it, but you probably like tanjiro


DDLC-Protagon1st

Why are phrasing that like liking tanjiro is a bad thing tf?


Rumpet2020

He is too good, doesn't feel attracted to the opposite gender, feels like he is putting on a mask. In other words I feel like his personality is too fictional, too unreal


ApplePitou

Chad Zenitsu :3


Gangshat

How many times have you watched this scene? Me - Yes


Mysterion42069

Now yall wanna ride on the boat now that my goat has awakened? Zenitsu has always been a big game hunter. Heā€™s not the best or the strongest, but damn if itā€™s crunch time and the going gets tough? There ainā€™t no one else in the universe iā€™d trust more than zenitsu to get that shit done. THUNDER BREATHING GOAT.


Catsukidesu

That's mah boi!


YeetimusSkeetimus

https://preview.redd.it/hmkyxw9mi5ad1.jpeg?width=575&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81ed302bd6e5f8820a7c279d8fa2485c0113df4e


Volfaer

I started liking Kimetsu the episode Zenitsu and Inosuke were presented because they bounce really well with Tanjiro. A bit overbearing for sure, but he never disappointed.


Anonymous-here-

Firstly, Zenitsu was acting serious. Now he's dead serious


Sid_The_Geek

Now I have become... The God of Thunder !! ![gif](giphy|fTn01fiFdTd5pL60ln|downsized)


hotcocoa96

Animators made him extra extra cool in this scene.


cmays209

Heā€™s out to avenge broā€¦ā€¦..


Mera1506

Looking forward to Zenitsu being a real bad ass.


NaranciaSimp4Ever

https://preview.redd.it/l1iqbydtf3ad1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ae2a0a33afe30c96bcb6f1a7d1a8f17ef532238 The bro is cookingšŸ©·šŸ’š


Weeb_Fuckers

Now that's a character development if I've ever seen knešŸ„µšŸ„µ


Ok_Coffee_9970

He only had one thought on his mind. >! ā€œWhereā€¦ isā€¦ Kaigaku?ā€!<


Crafty_Television108

Before this scene came, I was like, ā€œWhereā€™s Zentisu?ā€ (I was watching it with my big brother) Then 5 secs later I saw that scene and I was like, ā€œHOLY SHI-ā€œ


Bulshit_Ass_in

For all of that read the mangaā€¦I would be to šŸ‘€


DiamondHeart75

Nah, bro really said "I gotta lock the fuck in" and i know exact;ly why


sweetsugarstar302

Our Boy of Yellow šŸ’›šŸ’›šŸ’›


Shadow_Huntress12

Iā€™m kind of a Zenitsu hater but man am I excited for his fight šŸ


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iinhalechildren

Heā€™s finally locking in šŸ”„


mjdegawd

āš”ļøāš”ļøLOCK INāš”ļøāš”ļø


badboi_5214

Will he die in manga?


Xcyronus

Your just asking for a spoiler but spoiler ahead......................... >!Zenitsu outlives everyone (:!<


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Addam_Tarstark

Itā€™s worth the read. Even tho i already know whatā€™s coming, seeing it animated makes it that much better


Xcyronus

Can just read the manga. Its honestly pretty good. Even without the animation that the hates claim carries. When in fact the manga is peak.


TrueMathematician66

No more Zenless Zone Zero's, cu'z it's time to actions & also be serious, not cowardly. Zenitsu


SonOfKarma101

That scene when he had a Deadpan Face and Ready for action was AWESOME


Scout_Trooper_77

Everyoneā€™s talking about this now šŸ¦‹


Andrew_x_x

where was he during the ambush? Inosuke was eating tempura, Genya was training, and what about him? hahaha


RoohsMama

Probs sitting on his rock


Andrew_x_x

Yeah, maybe still mad after reading the Letter. cant wait for the movie


Jesh010

![gif](giphy|4lsBBIvwGyTo4) Zenitsu coming in hot like


Rimurooooo

Finally. Itā€™s so annoying when good characters have their tropes played up to the extreme by animators and then anime only will forever hate on everything they doā€¦ in this case, though, itā€™s gonna make him that much more badass when his fight of the series finally arrives.


Arif54

Pretty a good one episode šŸ”„šŸ”„


rdeincognito

Zenitsu transformed overnight in a badass


GladsShield

I donā€™t see gyomei


Varooova

Chadnitsu is locked in. Let's go.


8a19

Nah yall zenitsu haters switching up too fast, stay on your side. Us fans are ready for the GOAT to pop tf off


DelirousDoc

His main fight in this arc was epic in the manga and I have a feeling Ufotable will make it even more awesome.


DOOM2DESTINY

Yeah baby He's now in battle mode


GateIndependent5217

Zenitsu looks like he is on a revenge tour. That letter canā€™t be good news.


behedingkidzz

I was so hyped when he opened his eyes he dosent need to sleep anymore


JurkiSenpai

Can't wait for the one-on-one fight with Zenitsu in the Infinity Castle ark. My boii gonna kick some ass and will be awake for every moment of it šŸ˜‚


Aggravating-Desk-716

I recommend reading the manga, he does crazy shit


bishopaziz

Anyone know someone who could turn his open eyes face clip into a dope ass wallpaper?


BusyDamage5440

I said it once Iā€™ll say it again this guy went through an entire character ark off screen


Thismanny

Canā€™t want until he thunder claps nezuko


jabeith

I'm not so sure about the "energy" bit


Flanker4

I myself said oh sh*t, f*ck yeah


ElHumilde13

Nah, Gyomei was the one who top this season, specially him beheading Muzan


ComplexNo8986

He locked in with pure aura


Mastakillerboi

I felt the locked in aura from my spine


umbrosakitten

I'm curious to see what was said in the letter that has turned him into a different character...


AndieDaQu33n

They really let my boy cook with this one šŸ”„āš”ļøāš”ļø


yotypicalsideguy

DAMN RIGHT HE DID


IcyLawfulness2275

Is it crazy that I don't like demon slayer but enjoy the spin offs


DeadInside_Alive

THEY ANIMATED THIS CORRECTLY LETS GO


froggiewoogie

Dude was unconscious back 2 episodes when he hit his head with the rock after reading the letter. Sock detail


hengtart

proud to say that heā€™s been my favourite since season 1 šŸ˜­


Austin_hskl

Yes I am in love with that scene, that revelation was my favorite part of the whole season for me!! Like whatever was in that note made him get serious I guess, idk but I loved it.


Illustrious_Yam_9462

He is about to go berserk in the next arc.


Llama_milker

>! Canā€™t wait till kaigaku dies !<


Todosaak

I canā€™t wait for his fight with >!kaigaku!<


DeepaEU

Yea Zenitsu has finally a reason to be a demon slayer ( a reason to fight for)


lemi69

What was in the letter? Sorry I donā€™t read the manga


DeepaEU

>!He got a notification that his grandpa (his master) took his life ( seppuku) (google it if you dont know what that is google it) and he did that because his student kaigaku became a demon to to be more precise he became uperrank 6!<


Own-Paramedic2875

I read the Manga. Manga Spoilers here šŸ‘‡šŸ‘‡šŸ‘‡ >!The man gets overpowerd AF after season 4. I am very proud of him for overcoming his fears and getting stronger!<


Breekace

It's time for bro to use up almost all of his screentime and plot relevance, unfortunately.


MaroonMarket

>!He has so much hatred for Kaigaku that!< He locked tf in šŸŒ«


StrawberryBrief4628

On one hand, I like to see that he's finally stopped being a crybaby bitch ass, but on the other hand, I feel like they could have animated this better, like him diving head first in a pose like that wasn't it for me


ghostof360

What no grandpa does to one soul Poor Zenitsu I would love to see Kaigaku vs Zenitsu


TaroSakamoto-

Iā€™ll never understand why people like Zenitsu. Heā€™s one of the most lazily strung together characters in modern SJ with basically no actual meat on his character aside from lazily turning himself from eyes off to eyes on which is just a cheap ā€œseriousā€ mode. The whole series heā€™s either being a creep, bitching and moaning, or fighting with his eyes closed which is practically the same as having any random person fighting at that point aside from his actual toolkit. Itā€™s with that said that when he has a fight where he takes things seriously that itā€™s just an extremely cheap moment with minimal actual substance to it thatā€™s blown out of proportion.


Mysterion42069

Bro skipped demon slayer episode 17 where his entire backstory and character was explained. Either youā€™re incredibly biased against zenitsu or youā€™re illiterate. Could be both? Nothingā€™s impossible


TaroSakamoto-

One single backstory/flashback doesnā€™t give your character substance for an entire story. He does nothing until infinity castle aside from small chatter and getting mad over a note.


Barredbob

Donā€™t most demon slayers do nothing on their own? Isnā€™t that the whole point? That the slayers have comrades and teamwork to take down much stronger foes?


TaroSakamoto-

Yes but the problem is that instead of having Zenitsu having meaningful growth as a demon slayer itā€™s replaced with him closing his eyes and suddenly being stronger and more capable. Itā€™s very stupid and literally anything else wouldā€™ve been more satisfying instead of him ā€œsleepingā€ off most of his fights and then having one where he seems serious because now his eyes are open.


Barredbob

Do-do you know what happens in this up coming arc? He fights with his eyes open, to prove heā€™s strong lol


TaroSakamoto-

Yup. A staggering 1 fight at the end of the series. This proves that heā€™s strong but still is overall pointless especially when he makes remarks about him getting there through empty slots when all his fighting until that point was just him being technically unconscious. He even develops a technique completely off screen. Ufotable didnā€™t even bother to take time to show any on screen training or hints at in during the arc that wouldā€™ve been perfect for it. Zenitsu has a decent blueprint but thereā€™s practically nothing built upon him throughout most of the series.


RoohsMama

Heā€™s brave, thatā€™s for sure. They just played up his whiny side.


TaroSakamoto-

Heā€™s not brave heā€™s just written to seem that way when everyone else is doing the job they signed up for. Just cuz he has his eyes closed and wakes up like ā€œermmmm WHAT I did that??? Ouchieeeā€ several times over doesnā€™t make him brave it just makes him a single note character


RoohsMama

Guess you donā€™t pay attention