Anime can be influential!
Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) has always been about more than just a pretty picture and stunning animation. It portrays personal struggles, moral choices and explores existential dilemmas.
Just like most other media pieces, it can affect your life and make you change your habits. Demon Slayer fans shared their experiences with this series and here are some things that the anime taught them.
Never give up
It’s such a simple thing to say, but still, Demon Slayer is especially good when it comes to this message. No matter what hardships Tanjiro experiences and how many times he loses, he always recovers and keeps fighting.
We don’t know how so much strength and determination can be in one person, but his example is just admirable! Fans admit that Demon Slayer helped them overcome their own grief and trauma and taught them to keep going.
Stay human no matter what
This one might sound like a pun if we’re speaking about Nezuko, but it’s not about her, sorry. Not only does Tanjiro never give up, but he also keeps his kindness and soul, no matter what horrors are on his way.
He is a character with the biggest heart in the series, and while he knows what has to be done and that demons must be defeated, he finds it in himself to show compassion even to the cruelest of monsters.
Do not allow your mistakes to shape you
We’re all human and we all make mistakes, and it’s absolutely okay. Most demon slayers in the series make them too, and you can’t avoid life’s lows no matter what you do.
But if you try to live in the moment and continue moving forward even after a major mishap, you’ll understand that your mistakes don’t shape the person you are. If Tanjiro had thought he was a bad slayer the first time he failed his training, the entire series would have never happened.
It’s okay to take a break
Getting stronger and better is an incredible thing, but even the most skilled and powerful demon slayers need to heal sometimes. A lot of famous anime forget to include this part, but Demon Slayer always pays attention to its characters resting after a big fight.
Real life is just like that: you don’t always have to be on your way to greatness, sometimes you just need more time to heal and rest.
Love for family
It’s such an obvious thing to say, but Demon Slayer is exceptionally good with this message. Tanjiro never gives up on Nezuko and keeps fighting to bring her back. It doesn’t matter if he has to defeat all the demons in the world just to give her a chance at a normal life again — he would do it.
The love, care and devotion these two have is unmatched. And even though Nezuko doesn’t even speak in her demon form, she’s rushing to help Tanjiro every time there’s danger. If they don’t give up on each other, even considering everything they’ve been through, we also shouldn’t give up on our loved ones.
Don’t rely on first impressions
They say that the first impression is always the strongest one, and this idea has a point. Although we’re often right with our initial thoughts, there are a lot of times when we’re mistaken.
Demon Slayer is very good at proving that, and fans admit that most of their favorite characters made them rethink their first impression of them. It goes for both demons and slayers, as they truly shine only after their characters get actual development.
If you can do one thing, hone it to perfection
There are various ways of how we are capable of learning, and not everybody can possess dozens of talents. It doesn’t mean that you’re a disappointment, it means that you should find that one thing you’re good at and work with it.
Although Zenitsu only mastered the first form of his technique, he’s a menace when he uses it. Sometimes one thing is enough if you put your soul into it, and it’s okay to accept that.
Others don’t decide your fate
Do not let others hold the right to decide if you live or die. (c) Tomioka Giyuu
It’s your life, and only you know what you’re capable of. When others tell you that you will fail, you don’t have to listen to them. It’s always up to you, and everyone is the creator of their own fate. When somebody thinks you’re going to lose, prove them wrong!
Oppose wars
Although Demon Slayer is not a military anime, and it has never meant to make any war allusions, some fans see it as such. There’s a war between demons and slayers, and it brings nothing but suffering and trauma.
Fans admit that the anime made them oppose wars instead of just not caring about them, if they’re happening in other countries. Fighting leads to destruction and pain, and no one wins when wars happen.
Enjoy your meals
It might be such a shallow thing to say after speaking about wars, but fans cannot forget Rengoku and his excited face every time he enjoys a meal. While food is something you should be careful with, it’s also part of life that can bring you joy and satisfaction.
If you learn how to savor every bite, your relationship with food will become healthier, and you will be happier.
Source: Reddit