Overall: ⭐⭐⭐

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Content Watched: S1

Summary:

The story of three students discovering their passion for board games. They each lean on each other as they overcome their goals, including making their first game.

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Overall: ⭐⭐⭐

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Content Watched: S1

Summary:

In true anime fashion, this is a story where demons roam the land and half-demon, half-human heroes are charged with protecting humanity (Demon Slayer, Tokyo Ghoul, etc). Set in medieval times, the theming is Western inspired. Claymores’, the half demon heroes, wear large pauldrons and wield long, broad swords. Akin to The Witcher, Claymores’ are stigmatized, but serve humanity by being dispatched to kill Yoma (full demons) by “The Organization” for a fee. The story covers increasingly difficult battles with creatively-designed demons, conspiracy with the mystery surrounding the “Organization,” infighting amongst the Claymors, and a life-long vendetta.

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Overall: ⭐⭐⭐

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Content Watched: S1-S4

Summary:

Review:

Demon Slayer has all of the tell-tale signs of a blockbuster anime. An incredible world, brilliant character design, equally brilliant demon design, deep Japanese culture/tradition, and bleeding edge animation and art. I am personally infatuated with the serene, rural landscapes and the woodblock-inspired fighting animation. Tanjiro’s motivation to return Nezuko to being a human is strong with a lot of narrative potential. This alongside Tanjiro’s insistence to see the humanity in all humans and demons provides intriguing tension. The story can feel formulaic at times, but the structure is comforting and it allows the show to shine.

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