Demon Slayer: The anime mixing tradition and modernity that seduces manga fans

Are you ready to step into a world of choice, modernity and tradition? Demon Slayer is a series that has been a hit in recent months. Offering a unique combination of modernity and tradition, this epic anime is delighting fans of the genre around the world. Find out why it's a must-see by visiting Crunchyroll to watch the first 26 episodes, or at your local depot to purchase the recently re-released manga. In this comprehensive guide, I'll explain everything you need to know about Demon Slayer - its growing popularity, its main characters, and why this anime series has conquered time!

Presentation and origins

Demon Slayer is an anime on the Crunchyroll platform. It is an adaptation of the eponymous manga, which was re-released by Panini in the fall.

The anime follows the story of Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, a brother and sister who hunt demonic creatures. The world of Demon Slayer combines modern and traditional elements. The characters wear modern clothes while practicing ancient martial arts. The storyline takes place in a fantasy world filled with magic and mystery, which gives the anime a unique atmosphere.

Genres and target audience

Demon Slayer is classified as a shōnen, a popular genre among Japanese teenagers. However, it can be enjoyed by all audiences, as it deals with various themes such as courage, friendship, and family.

The original Demon Slayer manga was first published in 2016 and was an immediate success. The anime was first aired in 2019 and has been enthusiastically received by fans of the manga and new viewers.

Narrative and Character

The narrative plot of Demon Slayer centers on Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who seeks to save his sister Nezuko who has been turned into a demon after being attacked by a demonic creature. To do so, he must face terrifying monsters and learn ancient martial arts techniques in order to defeat their opponents.

Tanjiro is accompanied in his quest by several other main characters, including Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira and Kanao Tsuyuri. Each of them has their own strengths and weaknesses that allow them to form a strong team capable of defeating the most powerful demons. They are accompanied by the pillars of demon slayer, warriors with prodigious strength like Shinobu Kocho.

Critical and popular success

Demon Slayer is an anime that has enjoyed considerable critical success since its release in 2019. The anime film "Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen", released in 2020, won the Best Feature Film award at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2021.

Demon Slayer has also become one of the most popular anime in the world, with the original manga selling over 100 million copies and the anime film seen by over 30 million people. In comparison, "Your Name", another popular anime, has only been seen by 20 million people.

This shows how popular Demon Slayer has become with fans all over the world.

Where to find Demon Slayer?

Kimetsu no Yaiba is available on the online platform Crunchyroll. It is possible to watch the anime for free or to subscribe to additional content such as bonuses and trailers.

There are also manga downloads that offer full versions of the anime in high quality. These repositories are usually free and can be found easily using a web browser.