Demon Slayer Season 3 Finale Ending Explained: In ‘Demon Slayer Season 3,’ Episode 11 titled ‘A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light,’ the intense chase for Hantengu continues as Tanjirou and his companions refuse to let him escape.
After a relentless pursuit, they finally catch up to him, and Tanjirou successfully beheads the demon.
However, their triumph is short-lived when they discover that Hantengu, the Upper-Rank Four, has employed a clever trick to survive.
As dawn breaks, Nezuko, Tanjirou’s sister-turned-demon, is exposed to the sunlight, causing her body to ignite. Caught between the urge to protect his beloved sister and his determination to kill Hantengu, Tanjirou finds himself torn and unable to make a decision.
Just when the situation becomes dire, an unexpected turn of events unfolds, leading to a dramatic climax in the season 3 finale of ‘Demon Slayer.’ Continue reading this article till the end to know about the ending of Demon Slayer Season 3 in detail.
Demon Slayer Season 3 Finale Recap
In the finale of Demon Slayer Season 3, Genya, Nezuko, and Tanjirou relentlessly pursue the Upper-Rank Four demon, Hantengu, aiming to decapitate him. Hantengu tries to escape but is eventually caught by Tanjirou, who utilizes Zenitsu’s mobility technique.
However, Hantengu unexpectedly grows stronger and larger, overpowering Tanjirou. Just as Tanjirou is about to be defeated, Genya arrives to rescue him. Nezuko employs her Blood Demon Art, setting fire to Hantengu’s body, allowing Tanjirou to land a deep cut on the demon’s neck.
Hantengu, realizing he is in trouble, surprises the trio with an unexpected attack and flees again. During the pursuit, they fall from a cliff, leaving Nezuko unable to stand and Tanjirou without a weapon as his sword remains in Hantengu’s neck.
Fortunately, Tokito provides Tanjirou with an ancient sword crafted by Mr. Haganezuka. Tanjirou musters all his strength to decapitate Hantengu.
Shortly after, the sun rises, causing Nezuko’s body to rapidly burn. In a desperate situation, Hantengu, still alive, attempts to consume the village’s inhabitants to regain power.
Tanjirou, torn between protecting Nezuko and confronting Hantengu, is aided when Nezuko selflessly kicks him toward the demon.
Realizing it is too late to save his sister, Tanjirou kills Hantengu with a single decisive strike. Believing Nezuko to be lost, Tanjirou falls to his knees and grieves.
However, to his surprise, Nezuko walks towards him unharmed by the sun. Although she can now speak, Nezuko remains a demon but not fully human.
Genya, Tokito, and Kanroji reunite with them, leading to an emotional celebration as they have successfully vanquished two Upper-Rank demons.
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Demon Slayer Season 3 Finale Ending Explained
In the end, it is revealed that Muzan, once an ordinary human afflicted with a deadly disease, sought treatment to save his life.
However, growing frustrated with his deteriorating health and the lack of progress, he developed a sinister desire to kill everyone around him.
Seeing an opportunity, Muzan murdered his doctor, and to his surprise, his health miraculously improved, accompanied by newfound strength and vitality. But this transformation came with consequences.
Muzan discovered his vulnerability to sunlight, knowing it could be fatal, and developed an insatiable craving for human flesh.
Muzan succumbing to his darkest instincts, indulged in consuming people, which only intensified his hunger and further enhanced his power.
He relentlessly slaughtered anyone who dared to oppose him while relentlessly pursuing two objectives: finding the elusive Blue Spider Lily and locating someone who had overcome the sun’s deadly effects.
With Nezuko achieving the seemingly impossible, Muzan sets his sights on her, as she represents the key to fulfilling his centuries-old dream.
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Can Demons In Demon Slayer Season 3 Be Turned Back Into Humans?
Lady Tamayo, unaware of the recent developments, writes a letter to Tanjirou, revealing significant information.
Firstly, she shares the astonishing news that the person who was turned into a demon by Muzan in Asakusa has been successfully restored to their human form.
Lady Tamayo accomplished this feat by having the individual consume a small amount of Nezuko’s blood.
Intriguingly, she also observes that the composition of Nezuko’s blood has undergone multiple changes.
However, she wonders why Nezuko herself has not reverted to her human state thus far.
Lady Tamayo suggests that Nezuko may currently prioritize something more important than regaining her humanity, leading her to remain in her current form.
Furthermore, Lady Tamayo theorizes that Nezuko will soon develop the ability to withstand sunlight. Remarkably, Lady Tamayo’s predictions have already come true, although she remains unaware of this fact.
