Demon slayer Echoes Martial Arts History, From Shaolin to kill Bill
The latest season of Demon Slayer isn’t just a thrilling continuation of tanjiro’s journey; it subtly draws upon a rich lineage of martial arts cinema, extending from classic Shaw Brothers films to Quentin tarantino’s Kill Bill. The rigorous training sequences of the Hashira-the series’ most powerful demon slayers-bear striking resemblance to the demanding regimens depicted in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, a 1978 kung fu classic.
This connection runs deeper than surface-level aesthetics. The character of Hattori Zenzō,a key figure in the training arc,originally appeared in the 1978 film Shaolin’s Verdugos (also known as Shaolin Temple),starring Jet Li. This artistic lineage highlights how Demon Slayer builds upon established tropes and pays homage to the martial arts films that influenced its creators.Understanding this history enriches the gratitude of the series’ action and character development.
Fans can revisit Demon Slayer on Crunchyroll and netflix. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is currently available on Amazon Prime Video.
