I have seen Kimetsu no Yaiba acquire many wild reviews on both ends of the rating spectrum. I am personally on the higher end of that spectrum.

I'll start by saying that I like manga and anime with characters I can sympathize with, get attached to, and care about. Kimetsu no Yaiba has a large cast of characters, and every single one of them I found myself engaged with and caring about. I think this series' greatest strength is its characters because of this. Even those with small arcs I always felt mattered to me because of how unique and interesting all the characters are, which is a great feat KNY has accomplished.

My second favorite thing Kimetsu no Yaiba had to offer was the long-lasting moments that it left with me. A lot of manga or anime I'll go through will have its big moments, but after some time the details will fade and I'll only remember that there was a big moment with some vague details. KNY has two moments that I think will always stick out to me. *SPOILERS AHEAD* The first moment I loved was Nezuko conquering the sun. Tanjiro's happiness in that moment made me smile non-stop and I loved every panel of it. The second moment was when Sanemi finally accepted Nezuko. When Nezuko reminded Sanemi of his brother Genya and he patted her head and smiled at her was so satisfying to see after all the awful things he did to her. (Also, even though the final chapters have varying reviews, I thought it was a sweet satisfying ending that sent off everyone well) *SPOILERS OVER*

The story of Kimetsu no Yaiba is very straightforward I'll be honest, but it isn't something that holds is back. After Nezuko is turned into a demon, and Tanjiro sets out to join the Demon Slayer Corps, each arc is similar at its core. Up until the final arc, it follows the same formula of find demon, figure out how to defeat demon, kill demon. What makes up for a lack of crazy plot twists, or a different story formula every arc, is the differences in how well the rest of the characters interact and fights unfold, which makes it so arcs never feel repetitive or boring.

The art and fight scenes go hand in hand in Kimetsu no Yaiba. A lot of the art in KNY was very fleshed out and very well drawn, and at humourous times were a perfect addition to the tone with the hilariously drawn faces. The fights, however, are where the art style shines. Quick attacks look quick, strong attacks look powerful and hard-hitting, and movements are very fluid. Sometimes reading fights were fast, quickly going from panel to panel. Sometimes it was slower, and you have to take in the whole scene to understand what's happening. But much like a real battle would unfold, it's drawn in a balance of fast and slow that just works so well when reading.

In the end, Kimetsu no Yaiba has some amazing characters and impactful moments that will stay with you for a long time after you are done with the series. Its story is straightforward but still very strong, and its art is at its best during a fight. I really do think Kimetsu no Yaiba sets a gold standard for everything of its kind and I think everyone should give it a try, because they absolutely will not forget it!