Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 7:
Deep in the mountains, Tanjiro Zenitsu, and Inosuke are on a mission at the start of the episode. They have been tasked with looking into a string of unexplained disappearances in a secluded community. The only sounds they hear as they make their way through the dark woodland are the rustling of leaves and the odd crack of a limb beneathfoot.
They soon come upon the first indications of trouble: the vanished residents' dispersed possessions. Tanjiro discovers strange scratches on the surrounding trees, which indicate that demons are present.
They continue and come to a secret cave, with dense flora blocking the entrance. They find Akuma, a formidable monster that has been preying on the peasants within.
Because of its skill with fire, Akuma is a very dangerous opponent. It is discovered that Akuma has been enticing gullible individuals into its den, where it feeds on their grief and anxieties before consuming them.
A pitched fight breaks out as Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke team together to take on Akuma. The demon has the upper hand because of its proficiency with fire, despite their heroic attempts. The flames are getting closer to the three, making it difficult for them to stay ahead of them.
Tanjiro finds a fresh power within himself in a desperate moment. He gains a greater comprehension of the Breath of the Sun method by channeling the lessons he has learned from his previous conflicts and his teachers' teachings.
Tanjiro unleashes a stunning counterattack with a renewed sense of will, controlling and putting out Akuma's flames with the help of the sun's dance.
When the demon sees Tanjiro's renewed strength and unshakable will, he starts to falter. Tanjiro's tenacity gives Zenitsu and Inosuke the strength to follow suit and execute a coordinated attack. When they strike together, Akuma's defenses are weakened.
A revelation dawns on Akuma as the demon begins to wane. After being engulfed in darkness, the demon remembers its previous existence as a human and the regrets that caused it to change. As it embraces its last moments, tears pouring down its cheeks, Akuma expresses regret for the suffering it caused.
In a heartbreaking scenario, Tanjiro reaches out to Akuma, providing comfort in its last moments—filled with compassion even for a demon. After being moved by this deed of generosity, the demon quietly vanishes, leaving the cavern quiet and empty.
As the group emerges from the tunnel and the daylight peeks through the canopy, illuminating the once-dangerous forest, the episode comes to a close. In a world full of devils, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke pause to consider the frailty of existence and the everlasting power of empathy.
The group's desire to defend mankind is stronger than ever as they set out on their return trip, carrying the lessons they learned from their meeting.