If you're looking for anime like Demon Slayer ( Kimetsu no Yaiba ), you've come to the right place! The Demon Slayer series has become a favorite among anime fans for its compelling animation and memorable cast of characters. So, come discover other works like it.
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05. Jujutsu Kaisen
- MyAnimeList: 8,56
- Japanese title : 呪術廻戦
- Episodes: 24
- Studio : MAPPA
First, we have Jujutsu Kaisen, which follows the story of Yuji Itadori, a high school student who unexpectedly joins a secret organization of Jujutsu sorcerers. Instead of fighting demons, the protagonists of Jujutsu Kaisen aim to rid their world of curses. While Tanjiro uses different breathing styles to combat the demons in his world, Itadori develops his cursed techniques to exorcise his opponents.
04. Samurai X
- MyAnimeList: 8,28
- Japanese title : るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
- Episodes: 94
- Studio : Gallop, Deen
In short, Samurai X tells the story of a wanderer named Kenshin Himura, a legendary swordsman during the Japanese war. As a former assassin, Kenshin begins his journey to redeem himself from his past by helping those in trouble with his reversed blade. Both series are set in feudal Japan, when samurai warriors protected innocent people from unexpected threats.
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03. Hunter x Hunter 2011
- MyAnimeList: 9,03
- Japanese title : ハンター×ハンター
- Episodes: 148
- Studio : Madhouse
The show follows a young prodigy named Gon Freecss, who discovers that his father, Ging Freecss, is a member of an elite group of individuals called Hunters. This select group has individuals specialized in various fields, including hunting treasure and elusive creatures. Thus, what makes Hunter x Hunter similar to Demon Slayer is that both series strongly emphasize friendship and teamwork, as the characters rely on each other to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
02. Samurai Champloo
- MyAnimeList: 8,51
- Japanese title : サムライチャンプルー
- Episodes: 26
- Studio : Manglobe
This historical action anime tells the story of three strangers who meet on a journey across Japan. Two main characters in Samurai Champloo—Mugen and Jin—are master swordsmen specializing in their own fighting style. And like Demon Slayer, it has a memorable soundtrack that you'll want to add to your playlist.
01. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
- MyAnimeList: 9,10
- Japanese title : 鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
- Episodes: 64
- Studio : Bones
Ultimately, Demon Slayer and Fullmetal Alchemist prove that there's no bond stronger than family. Fullmetal Alchemist is the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric. Both have a traumatic past after abusing alchemy, which cost Edward his left leg and Alphonse his entire body, setting them on a journey to recover what they lost. Much like Tanjiro's quest to cure his sister Nezuko, who was transformed into a demon, Edward and Alphonse seek to find the legendary Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies.
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