GameRant - Demon Slayer

10 Strongest Characters With the Highest Battle IQ in Shonen Anime, Ranked

Cathlyn Melo — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:30:16 GMT

Brute force can only get you so far, even in a shonen anime. Even the strongest anime characters, like Edward Elric of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or Tanjiro Kamado of Demon Slayer, rely on their battle IQ to gain the upper hand against dangerous foes. While overwhelming power can truly dominate a fight, intelligence will often determine how effectively that power is used.

8 Anime With Better Fight Choreography Than One Punch Man

Cathlyn Melo — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:30:29 GMT

One Punch Man is a shonen series that's no stranger to incredible fight scenes, thanks in large part to studio Madhouse’s outstanding work on the first season. From Saitama’s showdown with Genos and Tatsumaki’s phenomenal display of power to Saitama’s intense fight with Boros, One Punch Man Season 1 did not hold back in giving fans the best action sequences and fight choreography they deserve.

8 Strongest Shonen Characters Who Would Lose to Sung Jinwoo

Cathlyn Melo — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:30:19 GMT

When it comes to powerful anime characters capable of wiping out entire universes, Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling is often one of the first names that comes to mind. After all, Sung has been fighting the gods of creation on equal footing ever since he became a full-fledged Shadow Monarch with complete control and power over death, shadows, and darkness alike.

6 Strongest Shonen Anime Characters Who Would Lose to Gojo

Haider Haroon Rasheed — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:30:17 GMT

In Jujutsu Kaisen, the title of the strongest sorcerer of the modern era goes to none other than Satoru Gojo, who is the face of the franchise as a whole. Gojo's birth changed the entire trajectory of the world due to him being the first person in 400 years to be born with the Limitless and Six Eyes together.

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 Is Officially Coming With New #1 Hashira

Rei Penber — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:30:16 GMT

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1 was officially released on July 18, 2025, and it proved to be a massive hit all over the world. With such a successful start to the final trilogy, we are already excited for what’s to come with the next instalment in the franchise. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 is the next step, and as confirmed by Ufotable, it is already on the way, with bigger character battles and stronger Hashira reveals on the way.

8 Most Rewatchable Anime of All Time, Ranked

Cathlyn Melo — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:30:16 GMT

It’s tough to move on from a truly great anime. No matter how many episodes these remarkable series have, fans always find themselves coming back for another rewatch. At this point, rewatching a masterpiece anime feels like coming home to a comfortable place filled with nostalgia.

Demon Slayer Dethrones Chainsaw Man as The Official Best Anime Movie of 2025

Renan Fontes — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:59:13 GMT

The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards have officially concluded, crowning the best anime series and movies of 2025. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc have been generating award buzz since they released. Infinity Castle and Reze Arc were two of the best movies of 2025, anime or otherwise, and have enjoyed a fierce rivalry with one another.

9 Most Overpowered Eye Abilities in Shonen Anime, Ranked

Cathlyn Melo — Sat, 23 May 2026 12:30:16 GMT

Characters with overpowered eye abilities are a staple in shonen anime. Every powerhouse anime, including Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Jujutsu Kaisen, features at least one or two characters with insane eye abilities, and the trope shows no sign of slowing down. Once the user activates their visual prowess, what awaits the viewers is a drastic escalation in shonen battles, after all.

7 Modern Shonen Arcs Better Than Hunter x Hunter’s Chimera Ant Arc

Cathlyn Melo — Fri, 22 May 2026 23:31:15 GMT

Hunter x Hunter boasts an incredibly dark shonen arc in the Chimera Ant arc. Anime and manga fans applaud the Chimera Ant arc not only for its emotional weight, intense fights, and brutal power escalations but for its depth and storytelling. It goes without saying that the Chimera Ant arc is one of the best sagas in shonen anime.

Demon Slayer Is Making A Comeback With A New Infinity Castle Release

Rei Penber — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:15:15 GMT

In 2025, Japan saw the release of one of its biggest blockbuster movies of all time, titled Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza's Return. This movie marked the beginning of the end for the Demon Slayer franchise, and thrust Tanjiro and the Demon Slayers into the Infinity Castle, setting up an almost impossible-to-win battle against the Demon King Muzan and his underlings.