Zenitsu experiences his greatest character development in the next Demon Slayer arch
Demon Slayer He will divide the final battle of his series into two arches: infinity castle and countdown to dawn, and now, he has revealed the first promo of his expected film, which will cover the first of these arches in the form of cinematographic trilogy And the first of these will reach theaters of Japan the July 18, 2025. For now, The exact world premiere date is unknownbut it is a matter of time to announce as the film is released in the Asian country.
The end of the Pilar training arc left us with an apotheosic moment: The battle of demon hunters against the upper moons. And if we take into account the immeasurable power of these demons, this final struggle will be incredibly challenging and tragic.
Beyond revealing the release date in Japan, The promo has exhibited several images of the most important characters in the arc. However, there is one of them that has caught everyone's attention, where we see Zenitsu standing, with a severe look, while Nezuko and Inoskue appear on opposite sides.
Zenitsu experiences an unprecedented character development
Zenitsu's without expression tells us everything
Anime fans are probably not fully aware of the importance of this arch for Zenitsu. And is that, After he received the news of Jigoro's death, Zenitsu did not be the same againchanging its character completely, and entering the infinity castle without fear and with the mission of ending its enemy at any price.
Jigoro was the closest to a family for Zenitsuhe even called him grandfather as a form of affection, so after the tragedy, this final fight Not only is it a revenge, but also a way to honor your teacher's legacy.
Zenitsu's character in battle marks a before and afterit is even the first fight in which it does not pass out before a moment of crisis. Unlike the above situations where, despite having a determining performance, he fails to remember anything he has done, this time he is his first “real combat”, and without a doubt he is incredible.
The before and after Zenitsu
Jigoro's death served as a awakening for Zenitsu
During most of the Pilar Training Arch, Zenitsu remained the children's character we all remember, complaining and crying in each scene. However, His behavior changed completely after his sparrow, Chuntaro, gives him a letter with the news of the sudden death of his teacher.
Jigoro Kuwajima, the former pillar of thunder and coach of Zenitsu, committed Seppuku hoping to atone for his student's sins, Kaigakuagainst whom Zenitsu must face in the final battle, as we know.
Jigoro felt guilty of his student's decision to become a demonso after reading the letter, Zenitsu knew what he had to do: ending Kaigaku and avenge the death of his teacher.
However, this fight will not be easy for Zenitsu, then, Kaigaku was already strong before, but his power multiplied greatly after becoming a demon. Even so, during combat, Zenitsu also reached greater power by creating his own form of breathing from thunderin which it manifests a thunder in the form of a dragon and manages to give the deadly blow with which the battle ends.
Unquestionably, Zenitsu is one of the most potential characters in Demon Slayerbut all this power was reduced by its extreme fears and its personality of Bobalicón. However, his teacher's death served as a hard blow of reality, with which Zenitsu manages to exploit all his strength.