Episode 33

Set Your Heart Ablaze (心を燃やせ) is the 33rd episode of the Kimetsu no Yaiba TV anime series, and the 7th episode of its second season.

Plot
Kyojuro Rengoku countinues to fend off Upper Three Akaza and sustains fatal wounds in the process, while the demon heals the damage instantly. After his Flame Breathing, Fifth Form: Flame Tiger is overwhelmed by the Upper Rank's Destructive Death: Disorder, Akaza backs away and leaves Kyojuro to soak up the pain. Tanjiro and Inosuke look on helplessly as the powerful Hashira is brought low by the Upper Rank.

Akaza attempts to goad Kyojuro again to transform. healing the gash in his chest, whereas Kyojuro's fatal wounds will inevitably kill him lest he becomes a demon. Without warning, fire engulfs Kyojuro's body, as Akaza looks on confused at his determination. Kyojuro raises his sword and takes a stance, stating he will fulfill his duties, as he plans to damage Akaza as much as possible in an instant. He uses Flame Breathing: Esoteric Art and strengthens himself once more. Akaza becomes excited and declares he must become a demon, amazed at his continual spirit and determination. Kyojuro declares himself the Flame Hashira and uses Ninth Form: Rengoku. Akaza responds with Destructive Death: Annihilation Type.

Kyojuro rushes forward in a giant fiery dragon and meets Akaza's numerous shockwaves. In the ensuing chaos, Kyojuro slashes Akaza's arm in half and his chest twice. When the fire fades, Tanjiro looks on in horror as Akaza has manage to punch through Kyojuro's solar plexus. As his own slashes heal quickly, the demon urges the Hashira to transform, as this final wound will kill him.

Kyojuro suddenly remembers his mother Ruka and sees a memory of her during his childhood. Shortly before her death, she had one last conversation with him about why he is stronger than others. When he responds he doesn't know the reason, Ruka tells him it is to protect those weaker than him, "It is the duty of those born strong to protect the weak". The promise becoming the drive that pushes him as a Hashira. Ruka hugs Kyojuro and tells him she is blessed to have such a strong and gentle son, as both mother and son tear up in a tender embrace.

Recalling her words, Kyojuro musters the strength in his hand and drives his blade into Akaza's neck, as he himself tells her he is honoured to have her as a mother. Kyojuro summons more strength and drives his sword deeper; Akaza attempts to punch him with his free hand, but the Demon Slayer stops his fist mid-blow, shocking the demon. The sun begins to rise, to Akaza's horror. He attempts to pull himself free but Kyojuro holds him in place and refuses to let him escape. Despite his warning, Tanjiro disregards his words and runs to grab his sword and help him kill Akaza.

Within sunlight about to emerge, Akaza fights harder to escape but Kyojuro maintains his hold, locking the two in-place. Tanjiro urges Inosuke to move for Kyojuro's sake. Not as injured as Tanjiro, Inosuke runs towards Akaza and leaps into the air, using Beast Breathing, First Fang: Pierce in an attempt to attack the Upper Rank. Suddenly, Akaza rips off his arms away from Kyojuro's body and stomps hard onto the ground, creating shockwave knocking Inosuke away and stalling Tanjiro. Seeing the sun, he blocks his face and runs into the forest to safety. In sheer desperation, Tanjiro chases him and empowers himself with the breathing of the Hinokami Kagura, hurling his blade at the Upper Moon and piercing his chest. Tanjiro angrily calls Akaza a coward for retreating, making Akaza furious at his words. He mutters he was fleeing from the sun, not him, and declares Kyojuro will die shortly anyway.

Tanjiro yells out Kyojuro is the true victor of their clash for never giving up and begins to cry uncontrollably. Inosuke becomes shakened seeing Tanjiro lose his emotions but Kyojuro smiles gently at his subordinate's words.

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