Demon Slayer Season 4 Ending Anime Vs. Manga - What's the Difference?
In the latest episode of the "Demon Slayer" anime, viewers witnessed the conclusion of the Hashira Training arc and the beginning of the Infinity Castle arc. This episode was pivotal as it depicted the intense confrontation between Muzan and Ubuyashiki, culminating in a dramatic shift to the Infinity Castle. Let's break down the key events and differences between the anime and the manga in detail.
First, we see the confrontation at Ubuyashiki's mansion. Muzan meets Ubuyashiki at his mansion, where Ubuyashiki sacrifices himself and his family in a massive explosion to ambush Muzan. Immediately following the explosion, Tamayo and Himejima attack the immobilized Muzan while the other Hashira prepare to join the battle.
The episode transitions to the Infinity Castle as Muzan uses Nakime’s abilities to teleport all the Demon Slayers into the castle. This transition includes some new anime-exclusive scenes that add depth and interest.
Difference in Ending - Anime Vs. Manga
There are several differences between the anime and the manga. First, the Hashira Training arc in the manga spans only nine chapters, resulting in the inclusion of several anime-only scenes to extend the story. The episode, which adapts chapters 137-139, is 40 minutes long and includes these additional details.
The anime closely follows the manga but enhances it with phenomenal animation by Studio Ufotable. The conversation between Ubuyashiki and Muzan is faithfully adapted, with Ubuyashiki revealing his cursed lineage tied to Muzan. The explosion scene is visually stunning, with the animation and voice acting adding significant depth to the impact of the scene.
Tamayo uses a new blood demon art to attack Muzan, immobilizing him with thorns and injecting a poison designed to turn demons back into humans. This scene is depicted with remarkable animation, enhancing the tension and drama.
In the manga, Muzan teleports all the Hashira and Tanjiro present at the mansion into the Infinity Castle. The anime adds scenes showing Genya, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and other Demon Slayers being teleported into the castle, adding excitement and complexity to the transition. Genya is surprised while practicing shooting, Inosuke is excited and ready for battle, Kanao is saving others from falling, and Zenitsu appears unusually serious and focused, hinting at character development.
In the anime, some Hashira land in different places alone, while others are paired up. Sanemi and Shinobu fall alone, while Muichiro and Gyomei, and Giyu and Tanjiro land together. Mitsuri and Obanai are also shown together. Muzan and Tamayo are seen standing on a platform as Tanjiro looks up, differing from the manga where Muzan declares his intent while they are falling.
In the manga, Tanjiro declares his intent to take down Muzan as he starts falling into the castle. In the anime, this declaration occurs after Muzan’s platform opens up, causing Tanjiro to fall further.
Conclusion
The latest episode of "Demon Slayer" mixes the original manga story with new anime-only scenes, making it more exciting to watch. The main differences are the extra scenes, better animation, and small changes in the order of events, which make the story more engaging. Fans are now looking forward to the upcoming movies that will show the final battle in the Infinity Castle arc, with even more stunning animation and storytelling.