01 - Cruelty (Demon Slayer Season 1 )

In the first episode of "Demon Slayer," we see a horrific act of cruelty when Tanjiro's family is attacked by demons. The scene is depicted in a very graphic and intense way, showing the demons viciously slaughtering Tanjiro's family in front of him. Tanjiro arrives home from selling charcoal to find his entire family dead or dying. His younger sister, Nezuko, is the only survivor, but she has been turned into a demon. Tanjiro is filled with despair and rage at the senseless violence inflicted upon his family. This act of cruelty sets the stage for the entire series, as Tanjiro embarks on a quest to become a demon slayer and avenge his family. It also introduces the main antagonist, Muzan Kibutsuji, who is responsible for creating the demons that killed Tanjiro's family. The first episode of "Demon Slayer" establishes the dark and violent tone of the series, and the cruelty depicted in this episode serves as a catalyst for Tanjiro's journey and the overarching plot of the show.