Summary
- The character writing in Demon Slayer is strong, making struggles relatable in life-or-death scenarios.
- Fans can relate to characters like Hotaru, Zenitsu, Kanao, and Genya through their struggles and emotions.
- Protagonists like Tanjiro and Nezuko showcase relatable drives to protect loved ones at all costs.
Demon Slayer is one of the most popular shonen anime around right now. Fans can't get enough of the series' memorable characters and the many impressive battles where the titular demon slayers put it all on the line to defeat their foes.
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The character writing is surprisingly strong and ensures that many personalities in Demon Slayer will be quite relatable. Sure, their struggles may involve life-or-death scenarios, but the human writing ensures that some of the problems these demon slayers go through are something that fans can relate to.
8 Hotaru Haganezuka
As Funny As It May Be, His Frustration At His Work Being Ruined Over And Over Again Is Understandable
- Debut: "My Own Steel" (Episode 5)
For the most part, Hotaru's anger at Tanjiro breaking his blades over and over again is played for comedic effect. However, anyone who is passionate about a certain craft knows how soul-crushing it is when their hard work is ruined.
Hotaru's immense swordsmanship skills help him develop a deep connection with every blade he forges, which is why Tanjiro's actions rub him the wrong way. It's easy to laugh at him, but most fans know firsthand how painful it is for their achievements to be shattered in a flash.
7 Zenitsu Agatsuma
His Cowardice May Be Annoying At Times, But Being Scared In The Face Of Overwhelming Odds Is Natural
- Debut: "Final Selection" (Episode 4)
Zenitsu is both a cool and annoying character. Most people want to be him when he's whacked in the head and enters a zen state, but the reality is that most fans would relate with his cowardly side more.
After all, most people prefer to live an easy life and run away from the face of overwhelming responsibility. As annoying as Zenitsu may be when he starts crying, there's a small part of fans that relate to his need to save his own skin and not put himself in the path of danger.
6 Kanao Tsuyuri
It's Only Natural For Someone Who's Been Through Hell As A Kid To Have A Hard Time Processing Their Emotions
- Debut: "Final Selection" (Episode 4)
Kanao is one of the most mysterious members of the Demon Slayer Corps. Her silence arose from the abuse she endured from her horrible parents, which is why meeting the Kocho sisters was a huge boon.
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People know how hard it can be to process emotions when they're dealing with trauma. Kanao's silence may be a bit more on the extreme spectrum, but that shouldn't be an excuse to write off her feelings in the slightest.
5 Kyojuro Rengoku
Despite His Father's Abuse, He Moved On With A Smile On His Face
- Debut: "Against Corps Rules" (Episode 21)
Kyojuro Rengoku is one of the best Hashira in the series despite only appearing for a single arc. This Flame Hashira put it all on the line, but it wasn't enough to defeat Akaza.
Fans found out later that Kyojuro was abused by his father, who looked down on his appointment as the Flame Hashira. Despite this, he moved on with a smile on his face, something that many people have gone through when they pursued a profession that their parents didn't approve of.
4 Genya Shinazugawa
His Need To Seek His Brother's Approval Is Quite Relatable
- Debut: "Final Selection" (Episode 4)
Genya is one of the most unique characters in Demon Slayer, eating demon flesh to temporarily gain heightened powers. Of course, this isn't what makes him relatable.
Seeing him struggle to attain the approval of his brother, who looks down on Genya's need to eat demon meat to get stronger, is hard for people who have been shunned by an elder sibling. Despite boasting a hardy exterior, fans see it crack, with Genya showing his true emotions when trying to win over Sanemi.
3 Nezuko Kamado
Despite Her Demonic Transformation, She Still Harbors A Deep Love For Her Brother
- Debut: "Cruelty" (Episode 1)
Despite being a demon, Nezuko didn't lose her way. She remembered the love that Tanjiro had for her and fiercely protects him with her life whenever he's in harm's way.
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This fierce drive to protect a sibling is something that any brother or sister has experienced in their lives. One's own flesh and blood can't be forsaken, and people will often go out of their way to ensure that their beloved sibling doesn't get the short end of the stick in life if they can help it.
2 Tanjiro Kamado
His Need To Protect Everyone At All Costs Makes Him An Easy Protagonist To Like
- Debut: "Cruelty" (Episode 1)
After seeing his family being torn apart by demons, Tanjiro refuses to let anyone else suffer from the threat they pose. He trains hard to become a demon slayer and wills himself to face overwhelming odds and attain victory as often as possible.
His need to be a hero and protect his sister from any harm that may befall her is something that is quite relatable for many fans. His noble goals make him an easy protagonist to like, with many viewers aspiring to have his drive whenever they need to deal with a tough task.
1 Giyu Tomioka
Fans Can Understand His Survivor's Guilt And Impostor Syndrome
- Debut: "Cruelty" (Episode 1)
The first Hashira to be introduced in the show was bound to play a major role. As the story progresses, fans learn that Giyu and Sabito (Tanjiro's spiritual mentor when he had to slice a boulder in two) entered the Final Selection exam, but only one survived.
Sabito sacrificed himself to save Giyu and was devoured by the Hand Demon. Even after passing and proving his worth as a Water Breathing user, Giyu still feels guilty for putting Sabito in a tough spot and believes that he should've been the one to survive the encounter. Tanjiro helps him deal with his impostor syndrome and survivor's guilt, two complex psychological developments, knowing fully well just how hard it is to get out of this loop.
- Release Date
- April 6, 2019
- Network
- Adult Swim
