How Demon Slayer Elevated the Anime Industry

Demon Slayer has quickly become one of the most successful anime franchises to date, with its show and film breaking records in Japan and being praised by its production company for revolutionizing the industry.

Currently, we are eagerly awaiting the release of Demon Slayer Season 4. The upcoming season will feature the Hashira Training Arc, a peaceful interlude before the intense final battles for Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps.

According to Michiyuki Honma, the President and CEO of Pierrot, the company responsible for popular anime series such as Naruto and Bleach, the shonen genre has significantly impacted the industry. In an interview with Natalie, Honma explains that “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”played a pivotal role in this transformation. He notes that the anime’s success can be attributed to its high production quality, which required a significant amount of time and budget. Additionally, it appealed to a diverse audience of all ages.

Despite only premiering in 2019, Demon Slayer has quickly become a major presence in pop culture. The announcement of its release prompted a shift in the way creators approached their work, with other studios also producing high-quality content on a similar level. This was made possible by Japan’s television industry, which allowed for commercial broadcasting.

Demon Slayer’s overwhelming success undoubtedly sparked a sense of urgency among other executives to meet Ufotable’s high standard. Although Ufotable had an extensive list of previous productions, none had reached the grand scale and ambition of Demon Slayer, making its explosion in popularity all the more remarkable.

What new heights will the series reach? We are eagerly anticipating the answer! While we wait, make sure to keep our upcoming anime list close by to discover other rising stars. Also, don’t miss our comprehensive guides on the upcoming seasons of My Hero Academia and Solo Leveling for all the latest updates.