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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Kimetsu no Yaiba |
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Rose Faerie's Review Violence: Demon Slayer is pretty bloody. Most of the violence is against the demons, and the only way to kill demons is through decapitation. Most of the demons are dismembered vividly. Lots of limbs are chopped off. We see the results of a bloody murder. Violence is the sole reason some streaming services list it as R-rated, and it is the only area of much concern. Sex and Nudity: There's barely anything worth mentioning. A guy's clothes are dissolved, though nothing is shown, and it's more of an immature gag than anything else. It's in the vein of "Hahaha! He's naked!", as opposed to anything sexual. A female demon slayer wears a very revealing outfit, though she's only in the last two episodes and plays a minor role in those episodes. Theological Themes: There are demons, though they are all portrayed as evil, except for the ones who Spoiler: don't eat humans. The demons can only be killed by sunlight and being decapitated by special swords. Demon slayers have swordplay techniques that seem magical, though I don't know how much magic is a factor. The demons gain special powers by consuming blood. The more blood they consume the more powerful they get. They're more like vampiric monsters than actual demons. Problematic Themes: Some minor, mild swearing. I don't remember anything worse than the d-word. Overall: The story is nice, though there are a few aspects of Nezuko's state that don't make sense, as more about the demons come to light. I liked how, unlike many shonen protagonists, who have selfish goals (become the greatest hero, become the pirate king, ect.), Tanjiro's goals are completely selfless. The one thing he wants is for his sister to be human again. Tanjiro is a bit perfect, though he doesn't come off as annoying. His relationship with Nezuko is one of the highlights of the show. The other leads balance out Tanjiro and Nezuko's quiet natures with their vivaciousness. Inosuke, a wild and competitive demon slayer (basically a feral gremlin) and Zenitsu, who's whiny, emotional, and desperate, are pretty much screaming for the entirety of the show. My personal favorites are Shinobu Kocho and Giyu Tomioka, two of the head demon slayers. Shinobu seems to be the most complex of the characters, as her personality is the hardest to peg. I liked Kanao too. The show does have more flaws than the plot holes I mentioned above, one of which being the comedy. The comic relief character is pretty annoying and caused people to drop the show. (I personally didn't mind him that much, though I did want to slap him from time to time.) The other highlights include the gorgeous art and soundtrack. Tanjiro's water breathing is so beautifully animated, it makes me happy. The OST was perfect for the atmosphere of the show, and I loved the opening and ending themes. I will say, Demon Slayer was definitely worth the watch. I will recommend this to older teens and up, due to the sheer amount of blood. From what I've read of the manga, it's less brutal, so that would probably warrant a lower age rating. |
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