Story:4
So the plot is quite unique, sure, but why is the execution horrible? While using a fairly unique plot for a mainstream shounen, it all goes down the drain with the repetitive formula of "crow comes, tells Tanjiro where to go, Tanjiro kills the demon, crow comes, tells him where to go, kills the demon" and it goes on in this cycle.How can you say that the demons have been there for 5000 years and then go on to show the damn leader of the demons in the 7th episode. Demons since 5000 years would only mean that the demons are widespread and quite self-explanatory about the world but the author really decided to mess that up and gave by showing that the leader of the demons is in the same region/state/land as Tanjiro and that all the other 12 of the higher level demons are in the same state etc as Tanjiro as well it just doesn't add up. It's a big mess of a world building. This was such a waste of a unique plot that the author could come up with. For me PERSONALLY these kind of series heavily depend on the world building and the author wanted to I guess break that norm? Even the "best" part of the series had flaws although very much enjoyable, think about it? how was Tanjiro about to slice Rui's neck with a broken sword when just a minute before that his sword got sliced by his string.....STRINGS
Art: 10
Outstanding art no doubt about that. The animation in terms of movements doesn't come on the same level as Mob Psycho but the water from the sword and the flames and all those stuffs are unique and satisfying af
Sound: 9
Amazing opening and a top class ost in the 19th episode. Tbh I enjoyed the Tanjiro vs Rui more because of the ost rather than the animation.
Character: 4
uh, ok. Tanjiro and Nezuko have a magnificent bond and their dynamics are fantastic. I only had a single problem with Tanjiro and that was empathy for the demons. The same demons that were ruthlessly slaughtering humans for who knows how many years and you're right there before them feeling for the .....demons? I do however appreciate the authors abilities to be able to get the feelings through to the viewers but this was just wasted by using it with the wrong characters and the wrong time why? why did Zenitsu have to be there? why did Inosuke have to be there? what's the point of them here? they're literally earrape. Zenitsu was definitely cool when he was asleep nut it's all overshadowed by his appalling comedy. Now demon slayer fans defend these two by saying they're comic relief but there's a place and time for that. Their fellow demon slayers just got slaughtered by the demons and Zenitsu is panicking doing his horrific comedy and there's Inosuke doing the Luffy's name pronunciation but failing with it. And the way he does it, the way they both do their comedy is just contradictory to its "dark fantasy" world.
Enjoyment: 5
Now this might've been up to a 7 if the series didn't waste time in the ast 4-5 episodes. I also didn't enjoy the world building and a few inconsistenciesbut this could've been overlooked. It were Zenitsu and Inosuke who were the real buzz killers . There really wasn't any need for them to be added along with a passionate character like Tanjiro honestly. I enjoyed the fight scenes and the ost quite a lot.
Overall: 6.4
"Fair" is what it gets. Animation sound fights and the bond of Tanjiro and Nezuko keeps it on a safe 6 i guess. If anyone is considering watching it, then go ahead, you will enjoy it when the movie is about to come out because of hype and animation. It's a massive hit despite of its flaws so it won't be bad to check it out. If you're into fight scenes you can check it out. I personally recommend it for people to check out how to use an good OST with good animation. But if you're looking for something of a dark-fantasy, then stay away from this, I repeat, stay away!
