Demon Slayer is one show that has single-handedly pushed the anime community out of the underrated sector. The show, with its stunning visuals, plots, and characters, has swiftly managed to grab the audience’s attention by the jugular with just its first season. However, akin to the thirst of the antagonists in the Haruo Sotozaki series, the fans have deemed themselves fishes and Demon Slayer the water since its premiere in the United States back in January 2021.

The anime series has a come long way since its premiere. More specifically, it has reached Season 3 which follows the Swordsmith Village arc. Fans of the series had a rollercoaster ride throughout the season, to say the least. And before they could make amends with whatever the finale was about to bring, a new arc has been announced. The arc is no ordinary arc, as it is none other than the Hashira Training Arc.

This announcement was quite an overstimulation for fans who were waiting for the release of the finale aka Demon Slayer Season 3 Episode 11 to drop on Netflix or Crunchyroll. It features Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, Gyomei Himejima, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Obani Iguro.

Not only did the makers drop the character portraits designed by the talented Akira Matsushima, but fans were also bestowed with a video preview. The arc in question made for a very interesting scoop as the Demon Slayers trained with the Hashira. The only question being are the makers pitching it as a plausible Season 4 or a special? Fans have a treasure box of reactions to this announcement.

Fans react to Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc announcement

It goes without saying that if the series is referred to as being one of the best works in the anime community, any announcement will be met with an enthusiastic reaction. However, the anime fandom is very peculiar about what transpires from the manga to the series. This is why, as the Hashira Training Arc gets announced, fans are taking a quick breather from anticipating the finale of Demon Slayer Season 3 to put forth their thoughts.

The Hashira Training Arc, as the name suggests, is going to be an intense one. And one episode in, you will realize that is Demon Slayer‘s forte. However, thrill is not all that the series thrives on and this is why fans believe this cannot be a season.

Given how the preview for the arc did not carry any explanation, there is a lot of confusion regarding it. Some believe it will be a movie while others believe it will be a special. And some are fine with the barely nine-chapter spanning arc to make up the entirety of Demon Slayer Season 4.

Do you think Demon Slayer Season 4, Hashira Training Arc will be a series or a special? Let us know in the comments below.