Last week, an image caught the attention of Japanese forums by comparing the progression of Hunter x Hunter , Kimetsu no Yaiba , One Piece , and Dragon Ball . Using growing trees as an illustration, the image shows the evolution of each series over the years. However, this also generated a great debate since the image suggests that Kimetsu no Yaiba has a "better story" than Dragon Ball.
Japanese people debate whether Kimetsu no Yaiba has a better story than Dragon Ball
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Hunter x Hunter: The tree that symbolizes the Hunter x Hunter manga has a gap in its growth due to Yoshihiro Togashi . Despite this, the tree resumes its growth in a direction not directly related to the main plot.
One Piece, the tree forms a seemingly infinite tangle. Thus, the idea reflects the immense number of characters, plots, and subplots that Eiichiro Oda addresses in his manga.
Dragon Ball : The tree representing Dragon Ball is divided into different positions. This reflects the perception of how the series has incorporated numerous parallel stories so far. Therefore, the image indicates that it's difficult to identify which stories are connected to the original material.
Kimetsu no Yaiba : Finally, the tree that symbolizes Kimetsu no Yaiba grows straight and coherently, without divisions or tangles. This representation highlights that Koyoharu Gotouge has a well-constructed narrative from beginning to end.
Furthermore, this image sparked debates about which manga has the best narrative structure. Opinions are divided on how the narrative was approached in each case.
Synopsis:
After defeating Upper Moon 6 in the Entertainment District, Tanjiro needs to go to the blacksmith village to forge a new sword, since his old weapon was damaged. However, on the way, he encounters new demons sent by Muzan, the main villain of the story, with the mission of killing the blacksmiths. Without the blacksmiths, the demon slayers will have no swords to fight the demons. So Tanjiro and his friends must fight the Upper Moon demons again to stop them.
Thus, the first season of Demon Slayer premiered in April 2019 , becoming a successful phenomenon with the movie. The second season premiered on December 5 , 2021 in Japan. Finally, the third season premiered on Crunchyroll after the release of the movie To the Swordsmith Village – World Tour on February 2 in Japan.
Do you think the story of Kimetsu no Yaiba surpasses that of classic manga? Leave your comment below!
Source: Kudasai
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