Summary

• Obanai and Sanemi's failure to report Infinity Castle encounter raises serious questions about their decisions.
• A lack of communication between the Hashira jeopardized their mission, caught off guard by Muzan in Infinity Castle.
• Addressing the plot hole is crucial for maintaining narrative integrity in Demon Slayer series.

In the most recent season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Hashira Training Arc, a significant plot hole was never addressed revolving around Obanai Iguro and Sanemi Shinazugawa and their encounter with the Infinity Castle at the beginning of the season, which they failed to report to their fellow Hashira. This oversight becomes a major issue when Muzan Kibutsuji pulls the Hashira into the Infinity Castle, catching them off guard.

The introduction of the scene where Obanai and Sanemi encounter the Infinity Castle, exclusive to the anime adaptation and absent from the original manga, has sparked much debate. The Infinity Castle is a key location that is tied to the series' main villain, Muzan Kibutsuji, and it is a large threat to the Demon Slayer Corps.

The fact that two of the most powerful Hashira encountered this place without alerting the rest of the team raises serious questions about their decisions and potential implications for the story's continuity.

A Missed Warning

How This Misunderstanding Affects The Series Going Forward

In the first episode of Demon Slayer: The Hashira Training Arc, Obanai and Sanemi unexpectedly encounter the Infinity Castle in a fight. The Infinity Castle is a realm controlled by Muzan and serves as a central home for the Upper Rank demons – the knowledge that such a place exists should have been extremely alarming and concerning to Obanai and Sanemi. However, the two did not inform the other Hashira or their master, Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

This lack of communication is particularly confusing given the Hashira's roles as the highest ranking of the Demon Slayer Corps. Their duty is to protect humanity from demons and plot the defeat of Muzan's forces; the knowledge of the Infinity Castle's existence, location, and connection to Muzan would have been invaluable for planning a coordinated assault or preparing for a potential future fight. When Muzan pulled the Hashira and other Demon Slayers into the Infinity Castle, they were caught off guard, leading to a chaotic and unorganized response. This surprise both jeopardizes their mission to kill Muzan and puts their lives at risk.

How This Plot Hole Can Be Fixed

Addressing The Plot Hole Is Now A Narrative Necessity

For Demon Slayer to maintain a consistent storyline and narrative integrity, it is essential that the Infinty Castle films address this plot hole. The Infinity Castle Trilogy could add flashbacks, or additional scenes that explain why Obanai and Sanemi did not report their encounter. Another fix for this plot hole would be to explore the consequences of this miscommunication and how that will affect the characters and if they regret not telling the other Hashira. Additionally, since this scene is unique to the anime adaptation and not present in the original manga, the production team could clarify its significance and how it fits into the overall story.

The anime's success lies not only in its stunning animation and intense battle scenes, but also in its well-crafted story and character development

Consistency in storytelling is everything, especially in a series as popular and loved as Demon Slayer. The anime's success lies not only in its stunning animation and intense battle scenes, but also in its well-crafted story and character development. Addressing this plot hole is important for Demon Slayer to maintain the trust and engagement of the audience. By addressing the plot hole, the creators will show that they respect the viewers intelligence and are committed to creating and delivering a fully developed and well-thought-out story.