Final Selection Arc

The Final Selection Arc is the first arc of Kimetsu no Yaiba. This arc focuses on Tanjiro's next step after his family was slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a demon. He must now train in order to pass the Final Selection.

Story Impact
Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko are introduced as the main protagonists of the series. The Kamado Family is slaughtered by Demons and Nezuko is transformed into one. These chain of events thurst Tanjiro into his journey to avenge his family and restore his sister's human form.

In order to carry out his mission, Tanjiro must become a Demon Slayer. Giyu Tomioka sends the Kamado siblings to stay with his teacher, Sakonji Urokodaki. Urokodaki takes them in and trains Tanjiro to become a swordsman. Nezuko falls into a deep sleep during the two years it takes Tanjiro to master Total Concentration Breathing.

During his training, Tanjiro meets two spirits of Urokodaki's former students. They train Tanjiro and give him the strength of all of Urokodaki's fallen children. This allows Tanjiro to qualify for the Demon Slayer Corps Final Selection.

On Mt. Fujikasane, where Final Selection is held, a demon lives that has slain thirteen of Urokodaki's students. Makomo and Sabito believe that Tanjiro can be the one to avenge all Urokodaki's children. Tanjiro crosses paths with the demon and struggles to best its power. However, with the guidance of souls closest to his heart, Tanjiro bests the monster.

Tanjiro and four other students are the only ones to survive seven days in Final Selection. They are marked with the lowest rank of Demon Slayer and each of them receives a Nichirin Sword. Tanjiro returns to Urokodaki's house to find Nezuko has awoken. She embraces him and they reunite after years along with Urokodaki, who's grateful to find one of his children has survived. Days later, Tanjiro's "Color Changing Sword" turns black and he receives orders for his first mission soon after.

Battles & Events

 * Tanjiro trains with Sabito & Makomo
 * Tanjiro masters Breath of Water Style
 * Tanjiro vs Hand Demon