Loved Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie? Here Are 5 Must-Watch Anime Series to Stream Next

Coming as a surprise to maybe some people, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle has managed to break the record for the anime industry, as it has earned the biggest domestic opening day for an anime film ever. The film opened to a whopping $33 million box office collection on day one (via Box Office Mojo).

Thus, if you haven’t watched it, head to your nearest cinema and experience it for yourself. And for those who did watch and love it, here are 5 anime series that you’ll adore even more.

5. Akame ga Kill!

Starting things strong, we have Akame ga Kill!, one of the most underrated anime that people need to know more about. What makes it a worthwhile binge is the fact that the entire story is summarized into a small yet extremely intense package of dark atmospheres.

It tells the tale of a squad of assassins fighting against a corrupt empire, with brutal battle sequences and high emotional stakes. For those who want the same thrills as Demon Slayer but want it to be darker and much more tragic, this series will definitely suit your fancy.

4. Jujutsu Kaisen

If you want a visual treat, mixed in with some of the most badass characters and their emotional backstories, then you just cannot go wrong with Jujutsu Kaisen. Dark curses, insane fights, and MAPPA’s top-tier animation, it’s very similar to Demon Slayer’s fluid combat style.

But what makes it better is the complexities in terms of the story, character development, along with an amazing level of unpredictability, while providing a different art style with a similar effect.

3. Black Clover

One of the new-age shounen anime series that is considered to be the new ‘Big Three’ of the anime industry, Black Clover takes the tried-and-true formula of a shounen and executes it perfectly. In fact, it’s so good that even Channing Tatum is a big fan of the series.

If you liked Tanjiro’s never-give-up spirit in Demon Slayer, you’ll also connect with Asta’s drive to become the Wizard King. It emphasizes the classic shounen tropes such as camaraderie and bonds, mixing it with intense action sequences with lots of flashy magic, different from swordplay, but just as thrilling.

Lastly, emotional growth arcs and plenty of high-stakes battles against overwhelming enemies just give it that much more character.

2. Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works

If you want the same animations and art style, that’s a Ufotable signature, but with a darker, more serious tone, then the studio has Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works to offer. Known for its sprawling Fate Universe, there’s so much that you require a guide to gauge the watch order.

At the top, UBW makes the most sense for newcomers in the franchise as it’s a mixture of complex lore and breathtaking battles, which give an idea of what to expect from other entries in the series. It’s stylish, beautifully animated, and has fights with a darker edge than Demon Slayer.

1. Bleach

Part of the original ‘Big Three’ of the shounen genre, Bleach set a benchmark for the anime industry through its emo-esque aesthetics and a noir-style story, combined with the usual shonen tropes and an edgier main protagonist. It boasts of high stakes, iconic characters, and nonstop action.

The latest part, titled Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, is one of the biggest anime at the moment, which marks a legendary shonen return with stunning animation, massive battles, and a war arc that has Infinity Castle–level hype.

Here’s a table with more information on the anime series mentioned above.

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