Review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc
Several people tend to discredit Demon Slayer just because it is overrated, overhyped and has cringe moments. I'm not denying those. In my opinion, these statements reinforces the anime itself. Why, you may ask? People say it is overrated because of its animation. Well, I think this is the anime's strongest point. You have to be literally blind for you to not bask in Ufotable's prowess when it comes to animating every scene. It does excel in other areas, such as the music and score, where Aimer effortlessly delivers bops that I listen repeatedly. In a sense, I'm glad that people who say Demon Slayer isoverrated because they are complementing it.
People say it is overhyped because those who have watched the series have excessively talked about it to others that it may have triggered close-minded people into thinking that this show is another generic shounen slugfest. Well, I think these types of people are just too preoccupied to the fact that every show/series/anime that becomes mainstream has a story and set of characters that are just basic. Which makes them feel superior when they negatively bash an anime that they haven't seen or completed yet. Which makes them inferior because they think they are the minority that have been challenging the majority, but in reality, these inferior beings are just clout chasers that talk shit about Demon Slayer, which I admittedly cannot conceive how they think like that. Their outspoken misgivings on Demon Slayer actually promotes the anime, making others see what the fuss is all about, thus ever increasing the viewership and, possibly, the Demon Slayer fanbase as well. Which I count as a win.
People say that it has cringe moments because of its corny jokes during serious moments. Well, yes it does, in some times. But these are to help the story relax before and after the occurrence of intense action-packed set pieces and dramatic scenes. The way Zenitsu cries like a lil' bitch, the way Nezuko's eyes are just dots in her face, and the way Inosuke pig-headedly charges ahead are forms of comic relief to relieve the tension and buildup of the story. If you think otherwise, then okay, go laugh at Jimmy Kimmel jokes or something.
Some people who cannot comprehend the sheer brilliance of this season and the anime in general might be butthurt AoT/FMAB fanboys and self-described "anime enthusiasts" who are acting high and mighty. Just kidding, people have subjective tastes and some may be too hard-headed to care about anything about Demon Slayer. But for those who genuinely do care, those who have followed the series since its inception, oh boy, you are in for an incredible and worthwhile ride. It may not be a masterpiece, but it is truly a masterful piece of modern art.