Fans of Ufotable's Demon Slayer express their love for Haganezuka's face reveal in the latest episode.Episode 7 of Demon Slayer's "Swordsmith Village" arc was recently released, and viewers have taken to Twitter to express their excitement over the major reveal of a masked character's face. Hotaru Haganezuka, the eccentric swordsmith, was working on a new blade during the episode's climax when the demon Gyokko attacked him and broke his mask. Fans got their first glimpse of his face and were surprised, remarking on how unexpectedly handsome he was.
Twitter users expressed their thoughts on the reveal, using an array of positive words to describe the character's new look. Some called him "Majestic" and "Pretty," with one user even going so far as to describe the character as "Sexy." Haganezuka has spent the entirety of his time within the series wearing a hyottoko mask. This is a traditional real-life Japanese clown mask worn by all swordsmiths in the Demon Slayer series. The latest episode marks the first time any swordsmith in the show was shown without one.
Demon Slayer's History of Face Reveals
This unique reveal is not the first time Demon Slayer has unveiled an attractive face hidden behind a mask. The eccentric supporting character Inosuke Hashibara spends most of his time wearing a boar mask that has become synonymous with his look. However, the first season revealed during the "Tsuzumi Mansion" arc that the character had a beautiful face underneath it. This even played into the narrative of the "Entertainment District" arc when the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui made him infiltrate the district disguised as a woman, and he was gladly accepted thanks to his pretty face.
The series is currently in the midst of its third season, covering the "Swordsmith Village" arc. It follows the protagonist, Tanjiro, who teams up with Genya Shinazugawa, who uses a Buddhist chant in the battle to fight the demons attacking the titular village. In addition, the Mist Hashia Muichiro Tokito and the Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji also appear to combat demon threats. It has been mostly well received by audiences, excluding some disagreement about the studio's use of CGI and criticisms thrown at the sexualized appearance of Nezuko.
Demon Slayer is available to watch on Crunchyroll, with the next episode scheduled to come out on May 28, 2023. The manga, written by Koyoharu Gotouge, is available to read on the Viz Media website with a subscription to ShÅnen Jump.
Source: Twitter