10 More Animes You Must Watch Before You Die
5. Demon Slayer
If you haven't heard of Demon Slayer and you're a fan of anime, then you must've been living under a rock as this was quite clearly the most well received anime from last year.
There was certainly some anticipation for the show due to the much loved manga, but the anime really made it a household name and must-see viewing for anyone interested in the genre.
The epic story of Tanjiro Kamado and his journey to becoming a demon slayer is not only great because of the exciting action scenes, but also because of the focus on highly emotional character moments.
The show's director, Haruo Sotozaki, sets the tone straight away. We witness Kamado not only have to deal with the brutal massacre of most of his family by demons, but also the fact the the only surviving member, his sister, has been turned into a demon herself.
We then follow Kamado as he begins his journey as a demon slayer so he can avenge his family and find a way to turn his sister into a human again. As always with anime studio giants Ufotable - who also worked on the action-heavy Fate/Zero anime - the battle scenes are exceptional to watch and the soundtrack manages to successfully enhance the more tense moments in the show.
Be prepared to binge watch this particularly exhilarating anime, as you'll find it extremely hard to watch one episode at a time.