It’s been more than a year sinceDemon Slayerreleased the first installment of its Infinity Castle trilogy, but the second part of the movie has yet to share any updates. Fans have been anticipating an announcement by the end of the year since Demon Slayer is taking the stage during Jump Festa 2027, but nothing has been confirmed so far. The anime’s groundbreaking global success is primarily thanks to the anime adaptation by Ufotable. While the manga was already a decent enough success, the anime adaptation helped it reach new heights of popularity that only a few series in history had gotten before. Despite the initial fan backlash regarding the movie trilogy, the first installment was a historic success, and we can expect the same from the upcoming two movies as well.
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The Infinity Castle is the longest and most intense arc of the manga, where the Demon Slayer Corps fight against the Upper Moon Demons. It’s evident at this point that the anime will return with the same visually stunning animation and intense fight sequences. Fans might have to wait longer than expected for the anime to return, but it goes without saying that the studio needs enough time to deliver the best possible adaptation for fans. However, in the mean time, if you’re looking to fill the void before the return of Demon Slayer, here are three anime you can stream now.
3) Dororo
As dark fantasies set in a historical Japanese period, both anime series center around protagonists fighting demons in order to regain something they have lost. The 2019 reboot anime was produced by Studio MAPPA, and it did justice to the 1967 manga by the legendary Osamu Tezuka. The story follows Hyakkimaru, a young man whose father offered him to the demons even before he was born. In order to ensure the prosperity of his land, Daigo Kagemitsu, a greedy samurai lord, made a pact with 12 demons, which caused his son to be born without limbs, a nose, eyes, ears, or even skin, yet he still survives. Disposed of and forgotten since the moment he was born, the infant was saved by a kind man who creates prosthetics and weapons. After growing up, Hyakkimaru embarks on a journey to defeat the demons that took his body parts as sacrifices. During his journey, he befriends Dororo, an orphaned boy who tags along after being forced to fend for himself and carrying a major secret about himself.
2) Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho
Even before the anime’s debut in March last year, many anime enthusiasts were discussing the similarities it shared with Demon Slayer. While the overall vibe is somewhat similar, both stories have somewhat entirely different premises. This underrated anime follows Jinta, a shrine guardian whose duty is to eliminate any supernatural threats. The story focuses on his journey as he continues to search for his childhood friend, Suzune, who was transformed into a demon by the divination. He travels around Japan across different eras and saves as many people as he can from the demons while hoping to cross paths with Suzune again. Despite having stunning visuals and exceptional storytelling, the anime didn’t become a major hit, at least not enough to announce a sequel right after the finale. At this point, there’s no guarantee that the studio is working on a sequel even though a huge chunk of the story hasn’t been adapted yet.
1) Hell’s Paradise
While both anime have different premises, they are considered dark fantasies with intense action, visually striking animation from renowned studios, and protagonists who would go to any lengths for their loved ones. Hell’s Paradise follows Gabimaru, the most powerful and ruthless Shinobi assassin from his village, Iwagakure. As he finds himself on death row, he gets one chance to gain his freedom, but it comes with its set of dangers. While initially reluctant to keep on living, he steels his resolve for the sake of his wife, Yui, who has been waiting for him to return. Unfortunately, the task entrusted to him might be impossible to achieve since he is supposed to find a mythical Elixir of Life. To make things worse, it’s said to be located on a mysterious island from which no one comes back alive. Not only that, but Gabimaru isn’t the only one who got a second chance; his fellow convicts are also looking for the same legendary elixir. The anime has released two seasons so far, but MAPPA has yet to confirm another sequel.
Do you agree with our picks – or have an anime you’d like to recommend that shares similar vibes to Demon Slayer? Let us know in the comments below.
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