Kimetsu no Yaiba

Tanjiro Kamado and his family have been going through very difficult times since their father's death, as the responsibility of providing for the family now rests on Tanjiro's shoulders. One day, he leaves home to sell his charcoal. When he returns, he is confronted with a horrific event: his entire family has been killed by a demon. Only his sister Nezuko is alive, but she has also become a demon. Tanjiro is deeply saddened by his sister's transformation. He decides to find a way to restore her to her former self. To achieve this, he sets his goal on becoming a Demon Slayer. Thus, Tanjiro Kamado embarks on a challenging journey. What adventures await Tanjiro? Will he be able to protect and save his sister?

Production

The anime is directed by Haruo Sotozaki. Additionally, our main character, Tanjiro Kamado, is voiced by Natsuki Hanae. Among the other main characters, Zenitsu Agatsuma is voiced by Hiro Shimono, Inosuke Hashibira by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Nezuko Kamado by Akari Kitō.

Review

In addition to being one of the best anime of 2019, this series is on its way to becoming one of the greatest anime of all time. The fact that it houses many different genres, such as action, fantasy, drama, and comedy, is quite important for broadening its audience. Furthermore, the animation quality of the anime is truly very high. Especially the fight scenes and effects are genuinely impressive.

While watching the anime, Tanjiro's kindness, patience, and bond with his sibling truly move the audience. Additionally, the relationships with friends Zenitsu and Inosuke strengthen the series' comedic elements. In particular, the abilities Zenitsu displays while sleeping and Inosuke's wild behavior are among the most beloved parts of the anime.

Nezuko's effort to maintain her humanity despite becoming a demon and her devotion to Tanjiro also reinforce the emotional side of the series. Thanks to all these qualities, Demon Slayer succeeds in attracting not only action lovers but also viewers seeking emotional depth. Moreover, the curiosity factor regarding the origins, powers, and leaders of the demons in the anime is quite high. This makes it easier for the audience to follow the series.

The portrayal of the Hashira and the demons in the anime shows considerable similarity to the Captains and Arrancars in the Bleach anime. If you are interested in the powers of different character groups, I am sure you will enjoy this part.

In short, if you want to see action, fantasy, drama, and comedy genres together, if you are looking for strong character development and emotional depth, and if you enjoy watching high-quality animation and fight scenes, Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) is just right for you!