Claymore is categorized as a dark fantasy anime, first debuting in 2007 with a single season. The story is set on an island where shape-shifting monsters (Yoma) feed on the human population. To combat the Yoma, an organization creates Claymores— elite ...

Demon Slayer debuted in 2019 and instantly took the anime community by storm. It quickly cemented its place as one of the greatest titles in the shōnen genre, chronicling the journey of Tanjiro and his sister, Nezuko Kamado. Safe to say, it has built a dedicated fanbase around the world, and now it is enriching the lore with a trilogy of movies.

Shonen anime like Demon Slayerusually give the characters the fate they deserve, but not always. Even when characters like Nezuko Kamado or Muichiro Tokito endure serious hardship and pain, they are treated well by the plot with later developments and ...