: Kishibe and Himeno discuss how "sane" hunters die because their rational fear empowers devils.
: Denji represents a breakthrough because he operates on pure, present-moment desire rather than ideological conviction or fear. His "perpetual motion machine" strategy—drinking the Eternity Devil's blood to heal while simultaneously shredding it—is a literal manifestation of this deranged efficiency. The Brutality of Inexperience : Kishibe and Himeno discuss how "sane" hunters
The episode introduces a central tenet of the series: . : Kishibe and Himeno discuss how "sane" hunters