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Since its release in 2019,Demon Slayerhas gained immense popularity and fame and has reached the peak of the anime industry. The series has not only amassed a huge audience but it also became one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. It generated an annual sales revenue of $8.75 billion in 2020 which is truly a big feat.
Many factors combined were responsible for the grand success of the series. These factors include a brilliant storyline, greatly written characters, the setting of the series, but most of all its remarkable animation which was one of the biggest reasons for the success of the series.
However, many people believed thatDemon Slayeronly became popular because of its animation and nothing else. One such opinion was shared on X by a user which got the fans enraged and they immediately came to defend their favorite anime series by pointing out the aspects that make the series one of the best of all time.
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Fan BelievesDemon Slayeris Carried By Its Animation
The story ofDemon Slayercenters on teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who trains to become aDemon Slayerafter his family is killed and his younger sister Nezuko is transformed into a demon. A common belief is that Studio Ufotable’s meticulous and excellent animation is the only reason the series has gained such popularity.
One of these people expressed the same viewpoint on X (Twitter), asserting that the show’s excellent animation was made possible by its substantial budget, which later helped the series become popular among fans. His tweet did not sit well with his fan base.
Demon Slayer anime is only carried by its quality of animation in fights , it would never have been so popular if it had been animated by a Low-budget studio.https://t.co/JpXg5OY5Rz
— Yotsuba (@yotsuba_here)July 03, 2025
Without a doubt, Ufotable’s five-star animation of the captivating plot propelled the anime to unprecedented popularity, but the plot and overall portrayal also played a significant role. That’s why when the manga adaptation ofDemon Slayerwas first serialized in 2016, it enjoyed an equal level of popularity as the anime.
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Fans DefendDemon SlayerAnime
As the tweet went viral on X(Twitter), fans got enraged with the tweet and instantly came to defend their favorite anime series. Some fans pointed out that the story is so good which is why it deserves a better animation than others. Other fans pointed out the fact that it was not a big-budgeted animation but still, it became extremely famous.
Some fans also pointed out that the anime is carried by the animation because it is an “anime” that is supposed to be better than the manga and thus needs a good animation style to enhance the story shown in the manga.
You’re telling me a ACTION shounen gets hyped cause of its gulps ACTION??? Who would’ve fcking thought 🤯https://t.co/L7ZyfnKCLUpic.twitter.com/9EI4qIl5To
— kιʑʑу 🩷🌛 (@kimmiszn)July 10, 2025
An anime is made to enhance and advertise a mangaObviously DS will gain traction with good animation but animation can’t make everythingMob Psycho and God of high-school are the exemple of insane animation not resulting into insane popularityhttps://t.co/LML03XMr68pic.twitter.com/EYabvBzGPL
— 𒉭 Trevor Bellmont (@MuiBellmont)August 03, 2025
The animation carries BECAUSE ITS AN ANIME. Animation is supposed to be better than the manga dumbasss, it brings life to the panels.
There’s a reason why mangas get anime adaptations so they can get more popular.
Btw your mangaka said Demon Slayer moved him so muchhttps://t.co/KUo9DOodTdpic.twitter.com/JNnG9thwAI
— VishalSid (@VishalSid_1)July 01, 2025
If u don’t know Demon Slayer is actually a low budget anime ($80,000 PE)https://t.co/eOhRaOQRHT
— Mehtab 🌙 (not active) (@mehetabh26)June 15, 2025
Imagine complaining about an animated program carried by it’s animation and thinking you cookedhttps://t.co/JCtbeD0PTI
— Sergio Platinum (@DomincoBenelux)July 03, 2025
Demon Slayeris one of the best anime series of all time and the series has achieved this feat in a very short period of time. Fans have loved this series since its release and are eagerly waiting for the next part of the story. This itself speaks for the love the fans have for the series and its increasing popularity day by day.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
