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The latest Demon Slayer flick continues the series' tradition of bringing together seasons in a theatrical two-fer.

Why is that an issue?

Demon Slayer To the Hashira Training

Never has that been more clear than in To The Hashira Training.

It could have been an email.

The show, through the rhythm of its releases, is setting itself up for further disappointment.

Demon Slayer To the Hashira Training

So, how could Demon Slayer fix itself?

The anime could learn some easy lessons from Mugen Train: namely, all killer, no filler.

Dont get me wrong, Demon Slayer has been a triumph.

Demon Slayer To the Hashira Training

The issue now is it deserves to be treated as the big deal it so obviously is.

A jumbled movie and a mini-season only leaves us practicing our slightly exasperated Breathing Styles.

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