Things that altered my brain chemistry in the Infinity Castle movie - "Akaza returns"
- Gyomei carrying the responsibility for the Master's plan alone because no other Hashira would have accepted it.
- Muichiro remembering Kagaya staying next to him when he was hurt and calling him his father with tears in his eyes (he s only a child)
- How clearly we could hear Shinobu's bones break and her lungs filling up with blood.
- Kanae's voice when she ordered her to get up.
- Zenitsu waiting just a bit before using his 7th form, hoping that Kaigaku would at least regret what he did. Hoping to catch a glimpse of the brother he respected in him before killing him.
- Zenitsu calling him "Aniki" (older brother) and apologizing before taking his head.
- "Zenitsu, you are my pride and joy"
- Kanao's bloodcurdling scream when she saw Shinobu dead, limp in Douma's arms.
- Akaza's entrance and Tanjiro sensing his presence before actually seeing him.
- Giyuu managing to catch Tanjiro just before he hit the floor and died.
- "you'll have to get through me first before you kill Tanjiro !"
- Shinobu showing how angry she actually was after so much time wearing the same smile on her face
- Muichiro and Gyomei cutting through entire buildings of the Infinity Castle together.
- the lower ranked demon slayers grouping around the Hashira to clear their path to Uppermoon demons and Muzan himself.
- Kiriya taking charge of the Corps, and Kagaya guiding him gently with his spirit
- Kiriya not allowing his sister not even one second of grieving when her eyes filled with tears. There was no time for it then.
- everyone having a role to play together - even the crows, the retired Hashira and the Kakushi.
- Giyuu dragging Akaza through multiple buildings of the Infinity Castle even before awakening his mark
- Giyuu immediately forcing himself up to his feet again, after being dragged to hell and back, when Akaza tried to turn to Tanjiro and kill him.
- Even while Tanjiro was passed out, Giyuu using the last of his strength to attack and take full on hits from Akaza so he didn't have the chance to step closer to him.
- "Don't die, Giyuu..." (his crow pleading with him at the end messed me up the worst)
- Tanjiro tearing up when he heard the news of Shinobu's death.
- Muichiro asking Gyomei about the Master first thing after falling into the castle.
- Obanai immediately telling Mitsuri to calm down and to hold hands so they don't separate when they fall.
- Hakuji's scream when he saw Keizo and Koyuki dead.
- His promise to protect Koyuki and then the next frame being him hugging her dead body to his chest while crying.
- Akaza saying "i have to kill that useless person" , then killing himself and refusing to let his body regenerate. He was begging for death by that point.
- Koyuki choosing to go to hell with him. Calling him "my dear" the way a wife calls her husband.
- Giyuu immediately trying to reach Tanjiro after the battle, but finally collapsing next to him perched on his sword.
- Tanjiro's father using the Hinokami Kagura (his version of it) to kill the bear before it got to their family.
- Tanjiro's eyes lighting up like Yoriichi's when he finally unlocked the See-through world.
- Obanai telling Mitsuri they were going to do the same after hearing Giyuu and Tanjiro defeated Uppermoon 3, both of them not knowing what was actually next.
- even if he hated him, Obanai thinking "congratulations, Tomioka," after hearing he survived and won the battle.
- Murata actually insisting that Yushiro take good care of Zenitsu, even while being spooked by him being a demon.
- seeing the difference between the rudimentary Water Breathing tehnique used by Murata and the actual mastered tehnique used by Giyuu (and Tanjiro).
- Giyuu taking the full hits for Tanjiro when not even "Dead Calm" could fully work anymore.
- Tanjiro saving Giyuu just as he almost died the same way Rengoku did - with Akaza's fist through his torso.
- Giyuu, who didn't think he was worthy before, being called the strongest Water Hashira he has ever encountered by Akaza. (He was fully locked in)
- even if Tanjiro was as strong as a Hashira by that point, the way they depicted how Giyuu was still more experienced and syncronized to Tanjiro's attacks perfectly, like guiding him.
- the way they also depicted the difference between lower ranked slayers, who needed groups of 4-5 to defeat regular demons, and Hashira-level slayers, who could oneshot higher ranked ones.
- Shinobu's sobs when Kanae finally died in her arms.
- "Why couldn't I be taller ?"
- Douma toying with Shinobu before her final attack (that took even him by surprise.)
- Giyuu refusing to talk to Akaza and refusing to give him his name - contrast from Rengoku who presented himself from the beginning and stated his position and name. Giyuu ain't playing with those demons (he's so shady)
- Genya searching for his brother the moment he fell into the castle.
- how small Muichiro looked next to Gyomei.
- how horrifying and dire the situation looks throughout the castle, and how all the Hashira put their life on the line to try and keep the other slayers from dying as much as they could.
The next two movies are gonna be 10x worse and i m not ready.
This was the best movie i have ever seen, the best animation i have ever encountered and the hardest cry i ve ever had in a cinema before. Thank you, Ufotable, thank you to the author.
Your husband can’t stand another second away from you after he returns from a gruelling mission, but he still has his priorities set straight.
CW: stupid kyojuro
a/n: no sorry I’VE been craving oyakodon too much to the point that i gotta write about it 😢😢 oh and gn!reader is implied btw
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Eggs, chicken, spring onion, dashi, soy sauce, mirin. To others they’re just ingredients, but to Kyojuro they’re the key components of his after-mission ritual. His favorite part of being married to you is obviously the fact that he gets to spend the rest of his days next to you, but being able to down 4 bowls of oyakodon after slaughtering a pack of demons comes close second.
“You should open a stall! I’ll be your first regular!” was something you’d hear every time he came back home. You’d always joke back. “I wouldn’t be gaining anything from that, your money is mine as well, you know?”
Usually his missions would span around a week or two, and you best believe he sends letters every other day. But this time… this time something was up. It’s been two months, you’ve sent at least 6 letters, and you’re getting no response back. The last update you’ve got from him was ages ago. You worried for the worst, how could you not?
But knowing how he’d react if he found out you were freaking out about him, you decided instead to keep faith in him and go on with the rest of your days until you received another letter. Weeks passed.
The November moon shone gloriously, shedding its glimmering beauty unto the flower buds below. Unfortunately for Kyojuro, it was hard to focus on that when his muscles were just about to detach from his bones, the fatigue kneaded into his very flesh.
Yet, his feet kept marching on. Just a bit more, just a few more meters, and then he can fall apart. That’s what he’s been saying to himself the last few meters, and the few before that, and the few before that as well.
With a close-to-trembling hand, he leans his weight against the front door as he slides it open. He didn’t even bother to take his cape off, the smell of sweet rice on the counter taking over his senses, and the sound of dishes clattering further confirming your presence.
Lucky for him, you missed him just enough to coincidentally make his favorite meal for dinner. Every inch closer he gets to the kitchen gives him the strength to not collapse right there as he takes weak strides towards his reason for coming back.
On the other hand, you — by the stove in all your unawareness — were too far in-the-zone. You were having a blast trying to improve your recipe, and perhaps in the frenzy of overboiled dashi spilling over your floor and clothes, you couldn’t hear the front door open. Though, those familiar heavy footsteps were quite hard to ignore, and you recognized them as quickly as you burned yourself with dinner.
With a small gasp, you turn around, ladle still in hand. There he was, standing against the cabinet, and his wide eyes matched yours. You had so many questions in mind; What made him disappear for so long? Was it an Upper Rank? Did he even receive the letters you sent?
“Kyo-”
That was all you managed to say, before your husband practically sprinted towards you, his lips crashing into yours and his arms using up the rest of his strength to wrap around you. Kyojuro’s fingers tangled into your hair while his free hand pulled you against him by your waist. And you best believe his kiss was anything but gentle. It’s raw. It’s shattering. It’s weeks of frustration, fatigue, and yearning compressed into a single insufficient moment.
Instinctually, your hands flung up in surrender. Couldn’t he at least have spared some time for a hello? He only pulled away for air, but even then he buried his face into the crook of your neck. You could feel his eyes tighten shut against your skin, while his embrace doesn’t loosen one bit.
“Kyo! Are- are you okay?” You immediately hug him back, helping to take off his cape.
He takes a shaky breath. Without warning, his legs seemed to give up on him and he fell to his knees. You let out a yelp of shock and followed him to the ground.
His forehead rested on your shoulder, paying no mind to the broth staining it, as his hands fell to hold your waist. Without another word, you cradle his head gently with one hand, pulling him further into your loving embrace.
You look down at him as he loosely throws his arms around you and leans his weight against your shoulder. You’ve never seen him fall apart like this before. Just how much torture has he gone through the past few months?
Letting his body finally give out, curling up in his beloved’s arms, Kyojuro felt an immense weight being lifted off his chest. He’s been holding up way too long, and the little cracks in his stout display finally started to chip away at him.
In small chokes, tears of relief threatened to spill out, burning his eyes, before his hands grasped at your back. His embrace was desperate, like you would float away if he didn’t keep you on the ground. You stiffen slightly at feeling your shoulder dampen.
Immediately, your hands move to hold his face, cupping his face and making him look into your eyes. A tear trailed down his cheek, you wiped it away with the back of your knuckles. Your touch trailed down his face, lining his jaw gently.
“I.. I want…” Kyojuro sniffled as he tried to regain his composure. His gaze remained unwavering.
You nod intently, holding him dearly and staring back into his gaze with equal yearning. “Yes, yes... you want?”
“...I want oyakodon.”
You’re left blinking for a beat. He said it so softly, like it was the most important thing in the world. You were genuinely expecting some sort of romantic gesture or line to come out of him with the way he was acting, before you burst into laughter. Such sweet laughter that made Kyojuro twitch a tired smile.
Shaking your head, you pull him closer to press a kiss upon his forehead. “Of course, of course… what else was I supposed to expect…” You say with a fake annoyed tone, though your lips were threatening a beaming grin.
With haste, he rushed over to the table, not bothering to take a shower or even change out of his uniform. What a glutton… but at least a charming one at that.
