The story and characters in this anime are nothing new in terms of development and personality. It's yet another shounen anime that takes the usual tropes of the genre, but what makes Kimetsu no Yaiba such a fantastic anime is how breathtaking the direction and pacing of it is. The fights are absolutely stunning, the art and animation are spectacular, the world-build maintains a flawless balance of treachery and beauty, and the soundtrack by Yuki Kajuira is masterful. Even with its usual tropes, the sheer novelty of the anime kept me hooked, and it seemed to only get better and better as each episode passed. This is one of the most gorgeous shounen anime I've ever seen. It's a must-watch and my favorite anime of 2019.
Review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
(2019– )
Yet more cliche shounen fodder, but done correctly
14 January 2020