Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2 preview and what to expect

Modified May 17, 2024 08:20 GMT

Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2 preview and what to expect — Kamado Tanjiro as seen in Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2 preview (Image via Ufotable)

Before the release of Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2, the series' animation studio, Ufotable, released the preview synopsis for the same through the anime's official sources.

The upcoming episode titled Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain will be released on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 11:15 PM JST. It will be broadcast on Japanese television networks, followed by Crunchyroll and Netflix internationally.

Episode 1 saw Tanjiro recovering from the injuries he incurred at the Swordsmith Village. Meanwhile, the Hashiras organized a training program for the demon slayers to help them attain their demon slayer marks.

Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the Demon Slayer anime.

What to expect from Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2?

Kamado Tanjiro may talk to Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2

Giyu Tomioka as seen in Demon Slayer anime (Image via Ufotable)

Episode 1 saw Demon Slayer Corps Master Kagaya Ubuyashiki send a letter to Tanjiro Kamado about Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka. While the entire letter's content wasn't revealed to fans, it did convey to Tanjiro that the Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka wasn't going to take part in the Hashira Training program.

Hence, the upcoming Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2 might see Tanjiro Kamado go speak to the Water Hashira to learn what was bothering him. This is also evident from the episode's title, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain, which suggests that the upcoming episode will focus on Giyu Tomioka and his painful past.

Tamayo might arrive at the Ubuyashiki Mansion in Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2

Tamayo as seen in the Demon Slayer anime (Image via Ufotable)

The anime's previous episode also featured Kagaya Ubuyashiki sending his messenger crow to Tamayo. He knew about Tamayo's research; hence, he wanted her to collaborate with the Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho on her research on Nezuko Kamado's resistance to the sun.

With that in mind, the Demon Slayer Corps' Master invited Tamayo, the demon, to the Ubuyashiki Mansion in the hopes of forming a collaboration with Shinobu. Upon learning about the invite, Tamayo was left bewildered. Thus, the upcoming Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2 could reveal Tamayo's decision and Yushiro's opinion on the same.

Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2 could reveal Shinobu Kocho's absence from the Hashira Training program

Shinobu Kocho as seen in Demon Slayer anime (Image via Ufotable)

The previous Demon Slayer episode saw the former Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui reveal the positions held by the various Hashira for the training program. While Giyu Tomioka's absence from the training program has become a topic of discussion for the Hashira, the same hasn't been the case for Shinobu Kocho, as she did not have any role in the training program.

With that in mind, Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc episode 2 might possibly reveal why Shinobu will be absent from the training program. Moreover, it could reveal why others weren't questioning her absence. While the reason behind her absence could be her research, the same hasn't yet been stated by the anime.