If you like “Demon Slayer”, don’t miss these anime

The anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) by Koyoharu Gotuge was published in the magazine “Weekly Shonen Jump” in 2016 and reached 23 volumes until its end in 2020. This manga was so successful that Ufotable made an anime based on it in 2019; An anime whose opening episodes didn’t make much noise, but thanks to the amazing final scene of the 19th episode, it quickly gained popularity. Since then, the other “Demon Slayer” anime has established itself as one of the greatest shounen anime of all time in history, with few titles like it; The serial anime reached 4 seasons and two movies were made based on it: “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” and “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle”. While this adaptation is gradually coming to an end, there are still some storylines left in the manga that need to be adapted into the anime to finish Tanjiro’s story. As a result, the “Devil Slayer” anime will not disappear from the public’s mind anytime soon.

Demon Slayer by Ufotable has set the standard for action anime with its amazing drawing and animation, and now there are only a handful of anime that can compete with this anime in terms of visuals and production value. However, the anime “Demon Slayer” still fits into the shounen genre, where similar themes and ideas can be found in many anime. The main challenge is to discover titles that can come close to the standard sizes of ufootball studio.

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Top 15 anime similar to “Satan Kesh”; From “Bleach” to “Full Metal Alchemist”

15. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

• Director: Tetsuro Araki
• Release year: 2016
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 7.2 out of 10

“Kabanari of the Iron Castle” is a great action anime produced by the famous studio “WIT Studio”. In 2016, when this anime was released, it made a lot of noise and was constantly included in the list of the best of the year. The characters of this anime are surrounded by hordes of zombie-like creatures known as Kabane, which are similar to the demons in the anime “Demon Slayer”. Iron Castle Kabanari focuses on survivors who board a train and escape to safety while fighting these evil creatures.

In addition to the monsters of this anime, “Kabanari of the Iron Castle” is also similar to “Devil Slayer” in terms of its main hero. The main character, like Tanjiro, has a very tragic past. So, if you’re looking for an action story with historical samurai slaying evil creatures, don’t miss Kabaneri of the Iron Castle.

14. Akame Ga Kill! Akame ga Kill

• Director: Tomoki Kobayashi
• Release year: 2014
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 7.7 out of 10

“Akame Ga Kill!” It is one of the classic shounen animes that has not been noticed as much as it should be. But every shounen fan should have seen it at least once. This anime about oppression and revolution is adapted from a manga of the same name; Although the anime version has noticeable differences from the manga version. The story begins with Tatsumi’s journey from his small village to the city, believing that he can make a better life for himself. He soon discovers that the situation in the city is even worse. He goes to the brink of death, but he meets Night Raid; A murderous organization dedicated to overthrowing the current regime.

All of this happens in the first episode, which should pretty much show that “Akame Ga Kill!” How fast and adventurous. If you don’t shy away from depicting violence, go to this anime; Because “Akame Ga Kill!” Not for timid people. “Akame Ga Kill!” It does not shy away from portraying the bitter realities of war and rebellion, and this means killing a large number of characters, which made some fans clamor. “Akame Ga Kill!” It has a total of 24 episodes and you can easily finish it in a weekend; Especially if you sit on it, you can hardly get up.

13. Claymore

• Director: Hiroyuki Tanaka
• Release year: 2007
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 8 out of 10

“Claymore” is an old anime from the 2000s, which is not similar to “Devil Killer”. The story is about a girl named Claire; He is a member of an organization that kills man-eating creatures called Youma that roam this realm. Therefore, during the story, we will get to know the powerful killer warriors of this organization.

As you can guess, the story of the anime “Claymore” is very similar to “Demon Slayer”. Even its main character has similar characteristics to Tanjiro; Like joining a monster killing organization after a disturbing disaster. As the humans transform into Yuma, Claire gains strength and steps into the field with her silver eyes.

12. Soul Eater

• Director: Takuya Igarashi
• Release year: 2008 to 2009
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 7.7 out of 10

The anime “Soul Eater” from the famous studio “Bones” is a classic anime that you can consider a more aggressive version of “Demon Slayer”; Because unlike “Devil Killer”, “Soul Eater” doesn’t have extreme violence and scary moments. In this anime, we follow the lives of Shibusen students as they work to defend their town from evil and collect souls to become the Death Scythe.

With Soul Eater you deal with a monster hunting organization similar to the Demon Slayer Army. There are many Soul Eaters with traits similar to Demon Slayer members that have unique abilities. So, if you’re looking for another action anime like “Demon Slayer” but want less violence and more comedy, pick up “Soul Eater.”

11. Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku

• Director: Kaori Makita
• Release year: 2013 until now
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 8.1 out of 10

Although “Hell’s Paradise” does not reach the level of “Demon Slayer” in terms of story and characterization, it is a great option for dark shounen fans. The main character of the story, Gamibaru, fights to find the elixir of immortality and return to his normal life, similar to the adventure that the Kamado children go through to find a way to cure and turn Nezuku into a human. During this long mission, Tanjiro and Gabimaru have to go through stunning battles; Battles that remind us of the importance of humanity.

In addition, the battles in “Heaven’s Paradise” are very reminiscent of “Demon Slayer” because there are different forms of swordsmanship (the skills of the Yamada Asamune clan members) and similar to the sibling relationship between Nezuku and Tanjiro, Gabimaru and Sagiri’s partnership blossoms and the anime shows how much they value each other and protect each other in battle.

10. Attack on Titan

• Director: Tetsuro Araki, Masahashi Koizuka
• Release year: 2013 to 2023
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 9.1 out of 10

Even though “Attack on Titan” is over, this anime is still one of the most famous shounen anime in history, attracting new fans every year. Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama has cemented its place as one of the most spectacular anime of all time with its stunning action scenes.

Similar to the anime “Demon Slayer”, “Attack on Titan” begins with the main character going through a tragic event. Just as Tanjiro’s family is killed by Muzan at the beginning of the story, Eren also witnesses his mother being swallowed. Since then, Eren vows to kill all the Titans. Another interesting similarity between these two animes is in their monsters. Both the demons of “Devil Slayer” and the titans of “Attack on Titan” are cannibalistic creatures and a threat to the survival of humanity. In “Attack on Titan” there is even a full-fledged military organization similar to the army of demon slayers. Therefore, if you still haven’t seen one of the most famous shounen anime in history and you like dark stories and philosophical themes, “Attack on Titan” is right for you.

9. Hunter Hunter (Hunter x Hunter)

• Director: Tomoyama Takahashi, Hiroshi Kojina
• Release year: 2011 to 2014
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 9 out of 10

The anime “Hunter Hunter” (or “Hunter X Hunter”) is another classic anime on this list, which inspired many shounen anime such as “Naruto”, “One Punch Man”, “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “Demon Slayer” itself. This anime follows the story of Gon Freex who plans to become a hunter to find and reunite with his father.

“Hunter Hunter” is known as one of the best shounen anime, its world-building is even better than “Demon Slayer”. But what makes “Hunter Hunter” a great anime for “Demon Slayer” fans is its characterization and world-building where non-human beings are pitted against humans. In “Hunter Hunter” there is an organization called “Hunter Association” (Hunter Association) that recruits very skilled warriors. These warriors are sent on missions to defeat powerful monsters and recover hidden treasures. Gon Freaks is a teenager who decides to try his luck at becoming a hunter when he learns that his father, who he thought was dead, actually abandoned him to join the guild. Along the way, he befriends strong warriors like himself and faces various challenges from mysterious forces.

Similar to “Demon Slayer”, the anime “Hunter Hunter” is known for its action scenes and fight sequences. Also, it has its own power system, which reminds you of the many tutorial arcs in “Demon Slayer”. With six seasons and 148 episodes, “Hunter Hunter” is a long anime that can give you an interesting experience.

8. Bleach

• Director: Noriyuki Abe
• Release year: 2004 until now
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 8.2 out of 10

“Bleach” is one of the three great shounen anime; An influential anime in history, which is not strange because it has many similarities with “Satan Kesh”; After all, Bleach is one of the titles that changed the standards of the shounen genre. Ichigo Kurosaki looks a lot like Tanjirou from the anime “Demon Slayer”. The hero of “Bleach” wants to save the world from the Hollows; These beings are a series of supernatural beings like demons. “Soul Society” is a special organization for this purpose, just like the army of demon slayers.

In addition, Bleach has a unique world-building and a cast of characters that will captivate you. Bleach’s battle scenes, with a thrilling soundtrack, are some of the best you’ll find in the shounen genre. “Bleach” is back this year with its final saga with “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part – The calamity”.

7. Blue Exorcist

• Director: Tensai Okamura, Koichi Hatsumi
• Release year: 2009 until now
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 7.4 out of 10

In “Blue Exorcist” similar to “Demon Slayer” anime, the theme of demons is the central point of the story, but the main character of the story has a more direct relationship with demons; Because Rin Okumura and his brother are the devil’s children themselves. However, the two brothers and Tanijro share the same goals: to take revenge and end the existence of demons that are considered a great threat to humans.

In this way, Rin shares many similarities with Tanjiro; Because he and his brother join an exorcist organization to kill these demons, and like Tanjiro and Nuzuko, they have a strong bond that makes them protect each other. Rin also fights with a sword and has a kind and energetic personality similar to Tanjirou. “Blue Exorcist” is one of the most underrated shounen anime; Probably because the first season deviated a bit from the main story. However, the third season of this anime has recently been released and now is the best time to start it. The studio behind this exciting anime, A-1 Pictures, is the same studio that made Solo Leveling, and if you’ve heard anything from Solo Leveling, you know that with Blue Exorcist, you’re dealing with an anime full of breathtaking action scenes.

6. Dandadan

• Director: Fugu Yamashiro
• Release year: 2024 until now
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 8.3 out of 10

“Don Da Don” doesn’t have the dark atmosphere of “Devil Slayer”; It does not have a historical atmosphere; But if you are looking for an anime with great action scenes after “Demon Slayer”, “Don Da Don” is one of the best recent examples. Science Saru studio, the maker of anime like Devilman Crybaby and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, is also the maker of Don Da Don. The series, which is now in its third season, has surprised anime fans with stunning animation and lovable characters.

The story of this anime, which ranges from science fiction to action and romance and even references to Japanese folklore, follows the story of two completely different heroes, Momo and Okaron. Momo believes in ghosts but not in aliens, while Okaron believes in aliens but not in ghosts. They make a bet to see which one is telling the truth and so they risk themselves to meet these creatures. But Momo is kidnapped by a group of aliens and during this adventure his psychic powers are activated. In the middle of this narrative mess, there is a strong love story that drives the story. In short, if you are looking for a unique duo like Tanjiro and Nezuku from “Demon Slayer” and want to see good action scenes, don’t miss this anime.

5. Chainsaw Man

• Director: Ryo Nakayama, Makoto Nakazono
• Release year: 2012
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 8.3 out of 10

“MAPPA” anime studio has stolen the lead from other studios with its Shounen adaptations such as “Hell’s Paradise”, “Jujutsu Kaisen” and now one of the popular anime of anime fans, namely “Electric Saw Man”. “Chaos Man” has been known as a phenomenon in the anime world since its initial broadcast; A phenomenon with an extremely dark and nihilistic world and story that is unmatched even in the Shounen world. In the manga and anime “Chainsaw Man” there are demons similar to “Demon Slayer” that the heroes of the story fight to save the world. Also, the organization of the Public Security Commission in “The Chainsaw Man”, like the organization of devil killers, has the task of destroying the demons that have taken over Japan.

The story of the anime “Chainsaw Man” begins with a traumatic event, similar to “Satan Slayer”. Denjiro, who was forced to pay all his father’s debts and debts after his death, is now so poor that he has to sell his body parts to pay them back. One day he is killed by demons, but a funny demon combines himself with him and the legend of Chainsaw Man is born. With his new power, Denjiro joins the Public Security Organization and the group of demon slayers headed by Makima. The movie “Saw Man: Arc Rose” in 2025 came to theaters and then home streaming platforms after a long hiatus. The serial anime and the movie “Chainsaw Man” show the peak of the animation ability of “MAPA” studio. So, if you liked the world and the dark story and action scenes of “Satan Kesh”, you should definitely visit “The Chainsaw Man”.

4. Dororo

• Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
• Release year: 2019
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 8.2 out of 10

If you are looking for a short anime that has the “Demon Slayer” vibe, go for “Duroro”. “Dororo” will captivate you with only 24 episodes and an amazing dark fantasy story and characters. Similar to the anime “Demon Slayer”, in “Dororo” the main character must survive in a world possessed by demons.

The adventures of Hiakimaru and Dororo take place in a Japanese historical setting. They must face evil creatures that threaten the world in stunning battles. The story of “Dororo” is sometimes even more annoying than “Devil Killer”; Because this anime does not shy away from showing the cruelties of war and the most terrible human aspects. However, if you’re looking for a well-made anime to watch after Demon Slayer, Osamu Tezuka’s fascinating story will captivate you.

3. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

• Director: Yasuhiro Irie
• Release year: 2009 to 2010
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 9.1 out of 10

Although demons have no place in the anime world of “All Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood”, this story contains other supernatural beings. The most notable similarity with the anime “Devil Slayer” is Edward Elric’s relationship with his brother Alphonse; Because both animes follow the story of brothers (or brother and sister) who want to fight with their destiny.

Edward and Alphonse Elric are alchemist brothers whose father abandoned them at a young age and their mother died of illness. Because of their father’s talent as an alchemist, they themselves sought alchemy and one day, when they learned more about alchemy from Izumi Curtis, they tried to bring their mother back; A work that is considered taboo in the world of alchemy. But their experiment has a terrible result: Al’s body is destroyed and Ed loses a leg. But in order to keep his brother alive, Ed sacrifices one of his arms and transfers Al’s soul to an iron suit. The two then embark on an adventure to regain their lost bodies.

So, similar to the “Demon Slayer” anime, where Nezuku is forcibly transformed into a demon, in “All Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood” Alphonse is trapped in a medieval suit of armor and both brothers search for a way to return to their normal bodies. In this way, both animes show strong family relationships that prove their unbreakable bond in difficult situations. Both anime also feature a lot of comedy with the introduction of cute side characters that contrast with the heavier and more emotional moments of the story.

2. Inuyasha

• Director: Masahashi Ikeda, Yasunao Aoki
• Release year: 2000 to 2004
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 7.9 out of 10

“Inuyasha” is one of the best Iskai animes since the 2000s. This anime tells the story of a little girl named Kagome Higurashi who is forcibly transported to ancient Japan by a demon on her birthday. Because Shikun’s powerful gem accidentally falls into his hands. Upon Kagome’s arrival, the jewel is shattered into pieces and she, along with a half-demon, embarks on a journey to find the remaining pieces and return to her homeland.

You probably noticed the similarities between “Inuyasha” and “Demon Slayer” from here. “Inuyasha” is similar to the anime “Demon Slayer” and takes place in the feudal period of Japanese history, and the story also borrows from many aspects of Japanese folklore, where demons and demons are not limited to fantasy and dreams. These demons endanger human lives. Also, the protagonist, like Tanjirou, must be accompanied by his half-devil/half-demon friend in order to complete his mission. Inuyasha is a half-devil, and just like Nezuku, he fights his inner nature to protect Tanjiro and preserve his remaining humanity. Additionally, both main villains, Mozan and Naraku, are similar in character and have strong subordinates who follow their orders. However, “Demon Slayer” is much darker and sadder than “Inuyasha”; Because in the second one, the romantic genre is more prominent.

Similar to “Demon Slayer”, this anime also has a fun story that involves killing demons and lovable characters. Its artistic style tickles your sense of nostalgia. So, if you want an old classic anime about demons and demons, pick this one up!

1. D. D.Gray-man

• Director: Osamu Nabshima
• Release year: 2006 to 2008
• Users score IMDb To the anime: 7.6 out of 10

“D. “Greyman” is one of the best classic demon-slaying anime. This anime follows the story of an exorcist named Ellen Walker who fights demons named Akuma to maintain peace on the planet. He is a new member of the Black Order, an organization of exorcists who defend humanity against the Noah Family and fight the Akuma. These creatures follow the Millennium Earl, who in the world of “D. “Greyman” has the authority of the creator; Someone resurrects the dead and turns them into devils.

“D. “Greyman” is full of symbolism and religious storytelling that focuses on the concept of demons and the violence they bring to the world. This is where the anime “D. “Greyman” and “Demon Slayer” are similar; In their world-building and characterisation, which even includes the background of demons. This anime has more than 100 episodes and in a calm flow, it lays a great story background and attractive characters that if you are a fan of “Devil Slayer”, you will definitely enjoy it.

Source: Screenrant