All 3 Demon Slayer seasons ranked from worst to best
By Diana Nosa
Season 1: The Unwavering Resolve Arc
Season 1, the season where it all began.
The first season set the stage for everything that will happen in future seasons. From the people Tanjiro encountered to the journeys he embarked on, we watched how he went from a young, naïve boy to someone who can fight his own battles and carve out a path of prosperity for himself and his loved ones.
The benefit of a first season is that there will always be a feeling of nostalgia when one thinks back on it. And it’s safe to say that Demon Slayer‘s first season, for the most part, isn’t an exception, especially when it comes to the hair-raising battles that had us on the tip of our toes.
For example, the battle between the demon slayers and the Spider Family. This outstanding fight showed us the strength of both demons and demon slayers and how far both parties are willing to go to achieve their goals.
The same can be said of the fights involving Susamaru and Kyogai, two battles that also emphasized the various different demon abilities that exist.
While battles and bloodshed are what make up most of season 1, we feel that there wasn’t much to this season other than this. Don’t get us wrong, having jaw-dropping action sequences is certainly a pro. But when you remember more fights than lore, sometimes you have to wonder if battles are enough to tell a story or move us along.
Do you remember the introduction of the Blue Spider Lily? What about the name of Lady Tamayo’s servant? The name of the house in which Tanjiro and company were restored back to full health? Maybe you do remember the answer to all of these questions. But can the same be said for the casual Demon Slayer viewer? That remains to be seen.
Rating: B+
What Could’ve Made Season 1 Better: With the artistic magnificence of Demon Slayer, it’s hard to not get distracted by the well-animated fight scenes; by no means are we saying that should change. Perhaps the only thing that would make this season better is if the lore had just as much attention as the production value.