All 3 Demon Slayer seasons ranked from worst to best
By Diana Nosa
Season 2: The Entertainment District Arc
Following the events of season 1 and the Mugen Train Arc, the Entertainment District Arc takes us through a mysterious town where individuals are turning up missing. Of course, a demon is behind all this mess, which means Tanjiro and his allies, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke are on the case to put a stop to the evil plans. And, like always, joining them is a Hashira of great strength and valor, Uzui Tengen, the Sound Hashira.
Season 2 of Demon Slayer incorporates everything about seasons 1 and 3 in a way that definitely satisfies us. But that’s not the only thing that’s stunning about this season!
By itself, the Entertainment District Arc has a very juicy story in its center, as the idea of demons having the upper hand due to the location thriving mostly at night just makes it all the more compelling to imagine how exactly our demon slayers will get out of this particular predicament. (A real roadblock!)
While we know the story is strong, we think the characters featured in this season are truly the bread and butter of season 3.
To begin with, Gyutaro and Daki being foils to Tanjiro and Nezuko really tied in the beauty of this show’s story in that, if the roles were ever reversed for either side, it’s safe to say that both sides would find themselves on the same paths as the others.
Gyutaro and Daki consistently found themselves on the verge of death, making becoming a demon better than the life they were living before. On the other hand, the Kamado siblings were born into a kind family, making the idea of being anything but loving to others nearly unfathomable. We see that, stripped from abilities and genes, Tanjiro could’ve been just like Gyutaro, which felt like a wake-up call to Tanjiro.
As for our Sound Hashira, learning that he isn’t the strongest of the Hashira, but is still willing to give it all he has to protect his pupils, emphasizes the importance of Tanjiro having a mentor to guide him every step of the way. Because if it weren’t for Uzui, Tanjiro would’ve never learned the power of running away and leaving it to those who are stronger.
Best of all, this is the season where we feel that Tanjiro fought for his victory. With blood teeth and a slashed face, Tanjiro gave it all he had and unlocked a power in him that helped slay the enemy once and for all. His character development in this arc was much needed!
From the characters and setting to the story and tribulations, everything in this season complemented each other very well, which is why we think just like our Sound Hashira, the sophomore season is the flashiest of them all!
Rating: A-
What Could’ve Made Season 2 Better: Selfishly, we could’ve had a few extra episodes included in this season. That way we could learn even more about our Sound Hashira. But sometimes, short and sweet is the way to go.