Plot and Storyline:
Demon Slayer: The plot revolves around Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered by demons, and his sister Nezuko is turned into a demon. The story is straightforward with a clear goal: Tanjiro wants to find a cure for his sister and avenge his family.
Attack on Titan: The story is set in a world where humanity resides within enormous walled cities to protect themselves from Titans, gigantic humanoid creatures. As the series progresses, the plot delves deeper into the mysteries of the Titans, the walls, and the world outside. The storyline is more complex and has multiple layers of intrigue.
Character Development:
Demon Slayer: Characters like Tanjiro and Nezuko undergo significant development. Tanjiro’s determination and kindness are consistent, but he grows stronger and learns more about the world of demons.
Attack on Titan: The series offers profound character development, especially for characters like Eren, Mikasa, and Armin. Their beliefs, motivations, and personalities evolve dramatically as they uncover the truths of their world.
Animation Quality:
Demon Slayer: Widely praised for its animation quality, especially during fight scenes. Ufotable, the studio behind it, has been lauded for its use of CGI and traditional animation to create fluid and visually stunning sequences.
Attack on Titan: Also boasts high-quality animation, particularly in its portrayal of the 3D maneuver gear action sequences. However, some forum members believe that “Demon Slayer” might edge out in terms of animation quality, particularly in fight scenes.
Themes and Messages:
Demon Slayer: Central themes include family, determination, and the blurred lines between good and evil. The story emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding, even towards demons.
Attack on Titan: Tackles heavier themes like freedom, oppression, the nature of humanity, and the cycle of hate. It raises questions about morality, war, and the price of freedom.
Popularity and Impact:
Demon Slayer: Extremely popular, especially in Japan. One forum member highlighted its record-breaking sales and compared its revenue to top-tier anime properties. Its movie, “Mugen Train,” broke box office records.
Attack on Titan: Also immensely popular and has a significant cultural impact. However, based on the forum’s poll, 70% preferred “Attack on Titan” over “Demon Slayer” (30%).
