Demon Slayer was the breakout anime of 2019, winning "Anime of the Year" at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and amassing a viewership that increased by 1.4 millon people from the debut episode to the finale. People just couldn't get enough of the fun (and often violent) journeys of Tanjiro and Nezuko. And if you've just finished it, you might be wondering "Huh, that was great and should probably win the Nobel Prize for Anime AND Peace. I wonder if there are any series that are like it ..." Well, if you are, Crunchyroll-Hime (who has watched every anime and is always down to give dope suggestions) gave me a few recommendations that might help hold you over until Demon Slayer returns...
Part horror movie, part political drama, and part action thriller, Attack on Titan is one of the most instantly gripping anime out there. In the same way that Demon Slayer hooked us by never shying away from the brutality of its story and its fights, Attack on Titan introduced us to a world where any character might soon be on the chopping block and the human-devouring "Titans" were playing for keeps. And what starts off as kind of a particularly gory monster movie transforms into an exploration of a world and its characters that will leave you both energized and often disturbed.
Check it out if: The fast-paced violent action and gritty character drama of Demon Slayer were your cup of tea.
Like with Demon Slayer, there's a twist in Episode 1 of Akame ga Kill! that will leave you floored. What seems like an anime full of bubbly, memorable characters quickly transforms into a dark-edged study of a criminal underworld and a corrupt hierarchy. Centered on a group of assassins called the "Night Raid," there's never a dull moment in Akame ga Kill! and the story moves with all the deftness and quickness of its many blades.
Check it out if: Demon Slayer awakened a need in you for gritty, borderline unforgiving worlds
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
This anime has become nearly legendary for being one of the best adaptations ever created, and its supporters aren't exaggerating. FMA: Brotherhood really is THAT good, and the story of the Elric brothers will stick with you for a long time. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention all of the finely animated battles and heartbreak that goes on, along with the perfectly timed humor. So, the question remains: Is FMA: Brotherhood perfect? Yes. You know what? Yes.
Check it out if: You want a fun anime that will rip your heart out over and over again.
Ever wish you could change the past? Of course, you do, you went to Middle School. That said, you likely don't want to change the past to prevent the murder of your mother and the kidnapping of your friends. That's what the protagonist of ERASED, Satoru is faced with. Granted with the power of "Revival," which means that he can go just before a tragic event and stop it from happening, Satoru ends up back as a ten-year-old, and over the course of twelve wonderful episodes, has to stop multiple crimes. That's certainly a little more stressful than my main problem when I was ten (opening a Capri Sun.)
Check it out if: Family drama and fast-paced story are what you crave.
Was your favorite part of Demon Slayer in the title of the show? Try out Blue Exorcist, which deals with two worlds — one of humans and one of demons. In the former, we meet Rin Okumura, who soon figures out that he's the son of Satan, who rules the latter. And after his caretaker, an Exorcist is killed, Rin obtains a demon-killing blade and travels to a school for Exorcists. Oh, and I guess I should mention that Rin also has some demon features and can sprout a powerful blue flame. That's pretty notable AND pretty awesome.
Check it out if: You saw a bunch of demons get slain and thought "Ah, this is my aesthetic."
Again, Demon Slayer is great, but life goes on after the credits roll on Episode 26. So maybe give a few of these a try if you haven't. And if you've seen them and enjoyed them, let us know in the comments!
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