If you loveDemon Slayerand looking for some other anime series with a similar touch, then here’s a list of anime you should watch next.
Demon Slayerhas set a high standard in the world of anime. The animation ofDemon Slayercan give you goosebumps. The anime is a masterpiece because of its amazing soundtracks and sound effects, storyline, character development, little pieces of comedy, and heartwrenching death scenes.
Now that season 2 ofDemon Slayerended with 18 episodes, fans are looking for something that resembles Ufotable’s anime series in one way or the other. Well, here are a few anime series that are perfect substitutes forDemon Slayer.
1. Black Clover
If you are looking for some bizarre magical powers and a lot of action, thenBlack Clovershould be the next anime you should watch. Asta and his team continuously encounter powerful demons and devils with strange powers.
Just like Tanjiro and otherDemon Slayers, Asta and other heroes ofBlack Cloverneed to defeat them all in order to save humanity. The anime series ran from October 2017 to March 2021.
2. Inuyasha
One thing that we all love aboutDemon Slayeris its pure Japanese touch. The outfits of the characters, soundtracks, surrounding views, and everything else will make you remember the traditions of Japan.Well,Inuyashais something on the same line.
Magical powers, demons, swords, and a lot fromInuyasharesemble Demon Slayer. The original series ran for a total of 167 episodes, and the spin-off series Inuyasha, The Final Act, ran for a total of 26 episodes.
3. Blue Exorcist
Despite having a completely different story arc, some pieces fromBlue Exorcistwill remind you ofDemon Slayer. The main character of the anime, Rin Okumura, is similar to Nezuko. Just like Nezuko turns into a demon but still fights for humanity, Rin is the son of Satan but wants to fight the monsters and defeat his father.
The original anime series ran for 25 episodes and the spin-off series,Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Sagafan for 12 episodes.
You will fall in love with Hyakkimaru, the main character of Dororo, and pity on his life for being born to a terrible father. Hyakkimaru’s selfish father sacrificed him over wealth and prosperity, which made his son be born without several limbs, internal organs, and facial features.
Now Hyakkimaru is set to fight demons to get back what he owns. The 24 episode series is worth every second you spend on it.
5. Jujutsu Kaisen
If this anime needs an introduction, you are probably new to the anime world. Monsters and demons with unique powers born with the cursed energy want to erase humanity.
The Jujutsu Sorcerers, on the other hand, will do anything to defeat the demons and save the world. It sounds quite similar toDemon Slayer, right? Till now, a total of 24 episodes ofJujutsu Kaisenare out, and its manga is presently running as well.
This list would have been incomplete without addingNaruto. Even the popularity ofDemon Slayeris nothing compared toNaruto, as it’s one of the most legendary anime series.
With the adventurous journey, Japanese culture, great fights, care for friends, and slices of comedy, Naruto resembles Demon Slayer in many ways. However, you need to be a lot more patient while watchingNarutoas it’s one of the longest anime series available.
7. Hunter X Hunter
UnlikeDemon Slayer, which focuses more on the traditions of Japan, characters fromHunter X Hunterhave a wide variety. But there are a lot of similarities in the show as well. The main character of the show, Gon Freecss, will remind you of Tanjiro.
Gon is super friendly and cares a lot about his friends, but when it comes to his enemies, he transforms completely and doesn’t spare them. The magical powers of different characters will excite you equally as the powers of new demons inDemon Slayer.
8. My Hero Academia
My Hero Academiais no new name for anime lovers. Along with its manga, the anime of My Hero Academia is currently running. The fictional world ofMy Hero Academiaconsists of people with superpowers known as Quirks.
People use their abilities in different ways, and you will love to see the different villains using their unique abilities and heroes pushing their limits to defeat them.
9. D.Gray-Man
Similar toDemon Slayer,D.Gray-Manis another popular anime series you should watch. It ran for a total of 103 episodes, with each episode making the story more and more interesting.
InD.Gray-Man, Allen Walker is the main protagonist of the show and will remind you of Tanjiro from time to time. He fights for humanity by joining an organization called the Black Order, just like Tanjiro joins theDemon SlayerCorps.
Millennium Earl is the main antagonist, and he will remind you of Muzan Kibutsuji. Just like Muzan, Earl owns an army of demons.
10. Goblin Slayer
Besides the names, both shows share a similar kind of intensity too. Right now, only 12 episodes of the series have been released, and season 2 has been announced, but there is no update on its release date.
The villains in this show are known as goblins instead of demons, but their motive is the same, causing harm to humanity. The manga ofGoblin Slayeris also running and is currently on its 12th volume.
