Jehan Fernando raves about the series in a 2023 feature for Game Rant, saying that the emotional depth and character relationships make the journey of the “Demon Slayer” characters more engaging and relatable (2). Fans latch on to the dramatic storyline and see themselves in the animated characters as they maneuver through their complex emotions. During battle or after their defeat, fans learn more about the demons, understand who they were as humans, and what led them to their demonic afterlife. This makes the demons — and the show — multidimensional in appeal and engagement. The anime review portal Otaku Box explains that tattoos are similar to the marks in “Demon Slayer,” which always appear on a slayer after experiencing life-threatening conditions, usually when a demon attacks (5). In Slayer Tanjiro’s case, his mark awakened after he was attacked by a demon called Gyutaro. The Demon Slayer “tattoos” are more remarkable because they grant the bearer extra abilities to help them in battle, like increased speed, strength, and agility. Unfortunately, demon marks come with a price, as most mark owners die by age 25. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
