If you're looking for anime like Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba), you're in the right place! The Demon Slayer series has become a favorite among anime fans for its attractive 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 suddenly joins a secret organization of Jujutsu sorcerers. Thus, instead of fighting demons, the protagonists of Jujutsu Kaisen want 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 reverse 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 is about a boy named Gon Freecss, a young prodigy 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 different 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
At first glance, this historical action anime tells the story of three strangers who meet on a journey through Japan. Two main characters in Samurai Champloo – Mugen and Jin – are master swordsmen specializing in their own fighting style. And just 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
Finally, Demon Slayer and Fullmetal Alchemist prove that there is no stronger bond than family. Fullmetal Alchemist is the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric. Both suffered 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. Just like Tanjiro's quest to cure his sister Nezuko, who was transformed into a demon, Edward and Alphonse want to find the legendary Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies.
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