The cross-search service for video distribution “1Screen”, managed by viviane Co., Ltd. had conducted the survey “Which is the most emotional episode in ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’?”. This survey was conducted online and it has received 300 feedbacks from both genders with age ranging from teenage to 60’s in Japan.

The episode that took first place in this survey is “Mugen Train” (Vol 7 – 8 of the original manga/ Anime film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train”) with a support rating of 33.0 % (99 votes).
Some of the reasons are “The line ‘Set your heart ablaze. Grit your teeth and look straight ahead’ signifiessignify that we should continue to go forward while doing our best despite the desperate times. This hidden message had moved my heart”, “My tears drop when I heard Rengoku Kyojuro’s ‘I won’t let anyone here die!!'”, and “I was moved when Rengoku-san showedshow a smile when he saw his mother”.

The second place is “Mugen Castle Arc” (Vol 16 – 23 of the original manga) with a support rating of 24.0% (72 votes). The comments on the reader’s choices, include “I was moved by the Hashiras”s way of life. I especially like the fight with the Upper Rank 2.”
The third place is “Natagumo Mountain Arc” (Vol 4 – 6 of the original manga/ Anime season 1) with a support rating of 18.0% (54 votes). The reason is “It makes me think what’s is family love is.”

The fourth place is “Kamado Tanjirou Success Arc” (Vol 1 – 3 of the original manga/ Anime season 1) while the fifth place is “Yuukaku Arc” (Vol 8 – 11 of the original manga/ Anime season 2).