The Slasher. It sounds like a character straight out of a horror movie, right? Well, he pretty much could be. This dude made his grand entrance during the Mugen Train mess, stirring up quite the trouble and having a go at humans left, right, and centre. But, our hero, Kyojuro Rengoku, wasn’t having any of it and put an end to his reign of terror.
What does he look like?
So, picture this: a bald, middle-aged man with more muscles than a gym enthusiast and skin so pale, you’d think he’s never seen the sun. His eyes? Oh, they’re a whole story on their own – lime green with a black backdrop and those eerie vertical slits for pupils. And let’s not forget about those dark blue nails sharp enough to make you think twice before asking for a handshake, plus a mouth full of what could only be described as the teeth of your nightmares. But wait, there’s more! This guy’s sporting some intense dark blue tattoos all over, which glow when he’s about to show off his scary demon powers. His fashion sense? Questionable. A sleeveless blue shirt and black leggings combo topped off with traditional footwear. It always looks like he just thought of a malicious prank.
Now, onto his charming personality – I use ‘charming’ loosely here. Picture someone who finds joy in the darker side of life, like, way darker. Slasher was all about that ‘eat and terrorize humans’ lifestyle, throwing in a bit of sadistic humour by casually mentioning how he’d get bored slashing his victims. Talk about being heartless! And arrogant? You bet. He’d look down on Kyojuro, taunt him, challenge him – basically the schoolyard bully but with demonic powers. He wasn’t above playing dirty, even taking a poor kid hostage to get under Kyojuro’s skin.
But here’s the kicker – despite all his attempts to rile Kyojuro up, our Flame Hashira kept his cool, dished out some comebacks, and stopped his sinister plans. It’s like watching that one scene where the villain realizes he’s not the biggest fish in the pond. Priceless.
Where Slasher shows up
Alright, buckle up because the story of the Mugen Train Arc is a wild ride, and our main antagonist, Slasher, is one heck of a character. This guy starts his adventure with midnight terror in a village, where he decides a young woman out for a stroll isn’t snack-worthy. Instead, he turns her into his personal scratching post until he’s hit with the boredom bug and ditches her. The next night, he hops on a train, only to find it’s not exactly the buffet he hoped for. The only company he finds is a train conductor, who quickly becomes yesterday’s news, leaving the village buzzing with fear and shuttering businesses as night falls. Enter our hero, Kyojuro Rengoku, sent by the Demon Slayer Corps to put an end to the nighttime nasties.
Now, Slasher, with his need for speed and a rather gruesome Blood Demon Art, decides to crash a train maintenance facility. He grabs a young worker there, thinking he’s hit the jackpot until Kyojuro shows up, ready to rain on his parade. Slasher, being the class act he is, steps on a bento box, declares his disdain for human cuisine, and engages in a bit of taunt-and-dash with Kyojuro, threatening the young boy’s life.
But wait, there’s more. Slasher, ever the spiteful creature, decides to go after the bento vendors next, thinking he’ll hit Kyojuro where it hurts. Just as he’s about to claim another victim, Grandma comes in clutch with a bento box throw, momentarily distracting our demon. However, Kyojuro saves the day, slicing Slasher’s left Achilles to rescue the girl.
The showdown doesn’t end there. Slasher, not one to learn from his mistakes, turns his attention to the grandmother. But Kyojuro, ever the speedster, outmanoeuvres him, serving up some poetic justice by decapitating Slasher before he can even blink. And just like that, Slasher’s reign of terror ends abruptly, courtesy of our Flame Hashira’s swift action.
So, what’s the takeaway from this blood-pumping saga? Never underestimate a Demon Slayer, especially one with a penchant for heroics and a keen sense of justice. Oh, and maybe don’t mess with grandmothers; they’re more challenging than they look.
What are Slasher’s abilities?
Let’s get down to the details of what made Slasher special when it comes to abilities. He wasn’t just an ordinary demon; he had his Blood Demon Art, and he had a talent for making a Hashira sweat with his dramatic flair. But, when it was time to fight, he was no match for the Flame Hashira and struggled to keep up.
Now, onto the cool stuff – his demon abilities. Regeneration? Check. This dude could pop his hands back on like they were Lego pieces after Kyojuro gave them a bit of a trim. Sliced Achilles? No problem, it’s like it never happened. Handy trick, right? Makes you wonder why he didn’t just stick to arm wrestling contests.
His Blood Demon Art was where he really liked to show off, though. Picture this: tattoos glowing, a blur of blue light, and bam! He’s zooming along train tracks faster than you can say “Mugen Train.” It was all about speed for Slasher, using it to try and outmanoeuvre Kyojuro, which, spoiler alert, didn’t exactly go as planned.
Facts about Slasher in Demon Slayer
Slasher was a creation purely for anime fans. Yep, he never made his grand entrance in the manga. And his pickiness with food? It turns out demons aren’t precisely foodies regarding human cuisine, which you’d find tucked away in the second databook. Imagine being at a buffet, and everything smells like garbage. Talk about a tough crowd!
Your questions
Who is the Slasher in Demon Slayer?
The Slasher, or Kirisaki, was an ordinary troublemaker, a demon who popped up during the whole Mugen Train saga.
What episode is Rengoku vs Slasher?
Rengoku Kyojuro and Slasher battles occur in the Kimetsu no Yaiba S2 EP01.
So, there you have it – Slasher in a nutshell. A demon with a need for speed, a knack for regeneration, and a taste that’s… well, let’s say he’s not your go-to guy for restaurant recommendations.
