: Candidates must survive for seven days on a mountain infested with demons.
: This episode showcases the practical application of the Water Breathing techniques. Tanjiro successfully uses the "Fourth Form: Striking Tide" (or Slicing Tide) to defeat his first enemies. Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 4
: The heartbreaking revelation that Sabito and Makomo were ghosts all along adds deep emotional weight to Tanjiro's victory. : Candidates must survive for seven days on
: Tanjiro encounters a massive, multi-armed "Hand Demon" that has haunted the mountain for 47 years. : The heartbreaking revelation that Sabito and Makomo
: The mountain is surrounded by wisteria, which demons loathe, essentially trapping them within the central trial area.
The following feature focuses on which serves as a pivotal turning point for the series, marking the end of Tanjiro’s grueling two-year training and his first real step toward becoming a Demon Slayer. Episode 4: "Final Selection" Overview
After years of preparation under Sakonji Urokodaki, Tanjiro arrives at Mt. Fujikasane to participate in the , a lethal entrance exam for the Demon Slayer Corps.