The anime might not be special, but it’s a good one.
Demon Slayer’s simplicity is why it’s actually so successful.
What makes a great anime? Is it the intricate plot packed with fresh ideas and mind-blowing twists? Relatable characters and their engaging journeys? Interesting setting and alluring atmosphere? We all have our own ideas of what a special project is supposed to be like. But is Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) one of such projects? Or is it just a regular shounen anime that we’ve already seen plenty of?
Demon Slayer is not special, so what?
A lot of people seem to have an opinion that Demon Slayer has never been extraordinary or special. It’s got a pretty simple story, and even if you haven’t read the manga, you may probably understand where this all is going. And you’re not wrong, the overall ending is quite predictable almost straight from the start.
Demon Slayer’s lack of complexity has been criticized before, and the anime is called to be pretty average for a typical shounen title. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Demon Slayer’s simplicity is why it’s so appealing. Not every story has to have a complex plot and deep foreshadowing, the surprise factor is not the most important one. Sometimes just a simple story can be an outstanding one, and this is the case with Demon Slayer.
It’s still incredible, though
The anime does a lot of things right. Ufotable has been doing incredible work with the adaptation. The art style of Demon Slayer alone can make it stand out among countless shounen titles. The series is extremely visually pleasing to watch, and nothing can take that away from it.
Demon Slayer is filled with various characters, and it manages to make them all appealing. It doesn’t matter if it’s just a one episode demon, whose story lasts for five minutes of screen time, or if it’s one of the main characters. The anime is exceptionally good at making you feel for those you see on your screen.
Another thing that Demon Slayer is truly good at is knowing when to stop. Popular titles tend to “milk” the audience for ages, and expand the story with endless sequels, prequels and story arcs. But Demon Slayer reached its conclusion, and stopped. A thing so many huge projects couldn’t do.
On top of that, fans think that Demon Slayer wouldn’t be so successful if it wasn’t this simple. It’s easy to follow, it’s not filled with countless twists and roundabouts. Villain appears, hero fights them, hero loses, hero tries again. Simple premise, but it doesn’t make the series less entertaining.
A series doesn’t have to be surprising to be good.
The anime might not be special, but it’s a good one.
Demon Slayer’s simplicity is why it’s actually so successful.
What makes a great anime? Is it the intricate plot packed with fresh ideas and mind-blowing twists? Relatable characters and their engaging journeys? Interesting setting and alluring atmosphere? We all have our own ideas of what a special project is supposed to be like. But is Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) one of such projects? Or is it just a regular shounen anime that we’ve already seen plenty of?
Demon Slayer is not special, so what?
A lot of people seem to have an opinion that Demon Slayer has never been extraordinary or special. It’s got a pretty simple story, and even if you haven’t read the manga, you may probably understand where this all is going. And you’re not wrong, the overall ending is quite predictable almost straight from the start.
Demon Slayer’s lack of complexity has been criticized before, and the anime is called to be pretty average for a typical shounen title. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Demon Slayer’s simplicity is why it’s so appealing. Not every story has to have a complex plot and deep foreshadowing, the surprise factor is not the most important one. Sometimes just a simple story can be an outstanding one, and this is the case with Demon Slayer.
It’s still incredible, though
The anime does a lot of things right. Ufotable has been doing incredible work with the adaptation. The art style of Demon Slayer alone can make it stand out among countless shounen titles. The series is extremely visually pleasing to watch, and nothing can take that away from it.
Demon Slayer is filled with various characters, and it manages to make them all appealing. It doesn’t matter if it’s just a one episode demon, whose story lasts for five minutes of screen time, or if it’s one of the main characters. The anime is exceptionally good at making you feel for those you see on your screen.
Another thing that Demon Slayer is truly good at is knowing when to stop. Popular titles tend to “milk” the audience for ages, and expand the story with endless sequels, prequels and story arcs. But Demon Slayer reached its conclusion, and stopped. A thing so many huge projects couldn’t do.
On top of that, fans think that Demon Slayer wouldn’t be so successful if it wasn’t this simple. It’s easy to follow, it’s not filled with countless twists and roundabouts. Villain appears, hero fights them, hero loses, hero tries again. Simple premise, but it doesn’t make the series less entertaining.
