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Demon Slayer (2021)

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TV-MA
Anime
Action
Adventure
Release Date:
January 21, 2021
Cast:
Natsuki Hanae, Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Main Genre:
Anime
Rating:
TV-MA
Seasons:
3
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latest Demon Slayer Articles

Upper Moon 4 Hantengu, Upper Moon 5 Gyokko and Upper Moon 6 Gyutaro of anime Demon Slayer 1
Are Demon Slayer's New Upper Moons Weaker Than Gyutaro?

Upper Moon Four Gyokko and Upper Moon Five Hantengu lack the same danger than Upper Moon Six Gyutaru did, but dare they actually just weaker Demons?

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Tanjiro and Mitsuri Kanroji fight scenes in Demon Slayer 1
Demon Slayer: The Swordsmith Village Arc's Fights WERE Underwhelming — but That's Not Ufotable's Fault

Demon Slayer’s fights in season 3 of the anime didn’t hit the same note as the prior season's, but the reason for that lies in the source material.

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Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train in Demon Slayer. 1
Demon Slayer: Rengoku Should Have Got His Mark in His Last Fight

In the third season of Demon Slayer, more information has been given about Tanjiro's mark. And it is clear that Rengoku should have had one too.

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Demon Slayer Relies Too Heavily on Movies to Succeed

Demon Slayer's best arcs are either movies or could have been movies– but it's time to switch things up.

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Demon Slayer: Why Shinobu Kocho is the Worst Hashira So Far

Shinobu Kocho is a fearsome fighter, but she lacks the personal warmth and inspirational words that make Kyojuro, Tengen, and Mitsuri so great.

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The 15 Most Wholesome Demon Slayer Ships, Ranked

Fans love to imagine their favorite Demon Slayer characters falling in love, and some of these wholesome ships are even canon.

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The Newfound Importance of Demon Slayer's Marks After Season 3

Mitsuri and Muichiro both awakened their demon slayer marks, which may change how the entire demon slayer corps operates from now on.

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Demon Slayer: Nezuko is Either More Human Now – Or Even Less

Nezuko Kamado can now walk in the sun and is talking again -- but that doesn't mean she's human again.

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Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Mitsuri are happy together in Demon Slayer. 1
Why Demon Slayer Season 3's Fakeout Death is Good, Actually

Demon Slayer's season finale offered anime fans a rare instance of a character seemingly dying and coming back that's genuinely gratifying.

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How The Demon Slayer Movies Pace Out A Perfect Anime Adaptation

Demon Slayer's anime and movies take turns telling the story, giving the main series, and fans, room to breathe.

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10 Shortest Anime Villains, Ranked

Short anime villains like Demon Slayer's Rui prove that height doesn't matter when it comes to evil deeds.

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Demon Slayer: Nezuko's Greatest Ability Isn't Her Blood Blood Art – And It Drives Muzan Crazy

With her ability to ignite her blood, Nezuko is a notable ally in Demon Slayer. However, her greatest ability is negating a demon's greatest weakness.

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15 Worst Fathers In Anime, Ranked

The term "daddy issues" was invented for these horrible anime fathers.

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Tanjiro and Kanroji from Demon Slayer Swordsmith VIllage Arc 1
Demon Slayer: Does Every Character NEED a Tragic Backstory?

Demon Slayer is known for their characters' dramatic backstories. Yet, the execution of Season 3 makes fans reconsider this literary technique.

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Tanjiro from Demon Slayer and Kirito from Sword Art Online in front of Eren as Founding Titan in AOT 1
15 Worst-Written Anime Heroes

Some popular anime heroes lack real growth, such as Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, Kirito from SAO, and Eren from AOT, making them way too predictable.

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Demon Slayer: Thirsty Fans Are Simping for Muzan

Demon Slayer turned Muzan Kibutsuji from evil incarnate to hot evil incarnate in the season finale of the "Swordsmith Village" arc.

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Demon Slayer: Who is Tanjiro's Dad?

Even though Tanjiro and Nezuko's father died before Demon Slayer began, Tanjuro Kamado remains one of the most important influences on the siblings.

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Muzan in front of Gyokko and Hantengu from Demon Slayer 1
Demon Slayer Villains Don’t Need Sympathy, Apparently

Demon Slayer Season 3 proved that not all of its villains have sympathetic backstories, and fans are free to hate on them all they want.

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Adult Simon from Gurren Lagann; Jonathan Joestar from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure; Sailor Moon Posing from Sailor Moon.  1
10 Worst-Written Main Characters From Great Anime

From Sailor Moon's annoying personality to Jonathan Joestar's underwhelming presence in JJBA, many anime protagonists could've been written better.

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Demon Slayer Rengoku Cosplay Brings the Flame Hashira to Life

Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku gets ready to both eat and fight in two incredible Demon Slayer cosplays created by a true costume-making master.

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