🔥⚔️ Demon Slayer Quest
Join the Demon Slayer crew to slay obstacles, sharpen our breathing techniques, and forge a path to victory. Share what fuels our fire, what demons we must banish, and what powers we keep wielding.
Template Columns
🔥 Ignite the Flame
Identify new practices to spark momentum and energize the team, like igniting a new fire.
Base column: Start🛑 Banish the Demons
Highlight harmful habits to eliminate, banishing them like demons.
Base column: Stop🌟 Keep the Breathing
Reinforce successful techniques that keep us breathing steady and strong.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A themed retrospective where the team ignites new ideas, bans harmful habits, and keeps effective practices alive, using a Demon Slayer metaphor.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a fresh boost of energy and wants to clearly separate what to start, stop, and continue in a fun, narrative way.
How to facilitate
Set the stage by briefly explaining the Demon Slayer quest metaphor and the three columns: Ignite the Flame, Banish the Demons, Keep the Breathing
Give each participant 3–5 minutes in silent brainstorming mode to write down ideas for each column on virtual sticky notes
Collect all notes, group similar items, and place them under the appropriate column on the shared board
Facilitate a round‑robin discussion, allowing the team to elaborate on each item, vote on the most impactful ones, and capture action owners
Summarize the agreed actions, assign owners and due dates, and close with a quick pulse check on the team’s confidence level
Pro Tips
Use a timer for each brainstorming phase to keep energy high and prevent over‑analysis
Encourage participants to phrase items as concrete behaviors rather than abstract concepts
After voting, focus on a maximum of three actionable items per column to keep the follow‑up manageable
FAQ
What if the team struggles to generate ideas for Ignite the Flame?
Prompt with recent wins, ask what excited them this sprint, or share a few example sparks to jump‑start thinking.
How can we prevent dominant voices from taking over the discussion?
Adopt a round‑robin format, use virtual hand‑raise, and time‑box each contribution to give everyone equal space.
Is this format suitable for larger groups?
Yes—divide the team into smaller breakout groups for the brainstorming phase, then merge the consolidated lists for a joint review.
Want a custom template?
Create a retrospective template tailored to your team's needs with our AI-powered generator
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
Tags
Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective