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This manga series was one of the ones that got me into reading manga rather than just watching anime. Its story was easily digestible while also being very intriguing and well written. It has a great cast of characters, with both how they were written and designed. Along with a very beautiful way of representing different sword techniques or breathing techniques.

Story- 9.5/10

First up is the story, which like I said isn't a super complex storyline, but does amazing with the simple concept of humans vs demons. The main goal for the characters in this manga ... is to kill Muzan Kibutsuji, the first demon and creator of all other demons. Simple goal right? However, with the way it is written and the arcs that taken place, it turns from a simple concept to an amazingly woven story. With heart wrenching moments along with the sweet feeling of victory. It makes it feel like you're along for the journey, a part of the Demon Slayers. Rooting for them in every fight, hoping for humanity's victory. There haven't been many stories I've read that give me the same feeling that I had reading this manga. There were only a couple moments that felt a bit dull, which is why it isn't a 10.

Art- 9/10

Now we move on to the art which is what makes these battles both intense and beautiful. The way that emotion is drawn on characters' faces, conveying their emotions to such an intense degree. Along with how the breathing techniques are drawn, with them taking on forms of things such as; water, fire, wind, sounds, and others. Then the way that the different moves for these breathing techniques are drawn, never failed to take my breath away (no pun intended). Lastly, with how each character is drawn in such detail to show their uniqueness helped me appreciate each character even more. Though there are some panels that aren't action scenes that could've been drawn with a bit more detail, but it doesn't detract from the amazing art that much

Characters- 10/10

This is a manga with a cast of characters that I feel rivals some of the best. With none of them feeling unlikeable and some being my favorite characters. Tanjiro is a pure hearted character that just wants to help his sister Nezuko become human again. Then throughout his journeys in the manga you learn that kindness extends to everyone, even demons. While, he is pure hearted and can sympathize with demons, he also can't condone their actions, so it doesn't hinder him throughout the story. Watching him grow and interact with others throughout this manga was one of my favorite parts. That's only the main character, because then you have others like; Inosuke, Zenitsu, Nezuko, the Hashira, and the demons. Each of these characters listed had development that made me like them. With each being fleshed out to a satisfying degree. The Hashira aren't just the strong demon slayers, they are people with pasts and personalities that lead them to what they do. Same with the demons, the higher ranked and some lower ones are shown to have reasons why they became a demon and not just because they felt like it. I could go on and on about each character, but I'll have to leave it at that.

Enjoyment- 10/10

Obviously, I love this manga, with how much I raved about it above

Overall- 10/10

This is definitely a must read if you have the chance. The story, art, and characters all come together to create an amazing manga and one that I'll love forever.

This anime is by far my favorite, and I don't think there'll be anything that will surpass it. Though, I will admit it isn't overall perfect, but what anime is. All that matters that in my eyes I believe it to be the best and that's my opinion.

Story- 9/10

The story in Shippuden, while not extremely complex like some anime, it still contains underlying tones and messages in its arcs that make you think. It starts off immediately into an entertaining arc that once it starts the series never looks back. There wasn't an arc that I can say I didn't enjoy (excluding filler), some are ... even my favorite arcs in all of anime, and while they mainly dealt with Naruto and Sasuke, the arcs also gave other characters development and growth that you don't see in a lot of series. The results of each arc are felt and have lasting effects on the characters and me as a viewer. Some arcs made me cry, some cheer, and some even caused me to reflect on life. Character deaths are meaningful and aren't something that are just brushed past, they are talked about and impact the series the rest of the show. The world is expanded upon and so is the lore that makes a somewhat smaller world larger and enhances it in the process.

Art- 8.5/10

The animation in this show is its weakest point, but I wouldn't call it a negative. There are moments where you can see the flaws in certain scenes, where characters are making weird faces. Other than that the animation is good and the fight scenes are very well done with the visuals looking extremely good and the characters animated well. The fight scenes especially are amazing, with the attacks looking great, and the choreography of the fights can be among the best.

Sound- 10/10

The ost for Shippuden is among the best with emotional scenes being enhances by the background music, the fights feeling more intense because of it, and the comedic scenes better. So, the soundtrack does what it's supposed to do, enhances the overall anime. It is also, so good that I listen to a lot of them in my free time outside of watching the anime.

Characters- 10/10

Now we are on the strongest point of Shippuden, the cast of characters. Naruto and Sasuke are my favorite characters in anime, along with a couple of the supporting characters being in my top 20. Naruto and Sasuke are very well layered characters that change with what they experience around them, making them feel very human. Their bond is also something to love because they are the best pair of characters in anime, with how they interact with each other. Then, there's the supporting cast like; Kakashi, Shikamaru, Might Guy, Jiraiya, etc. Most get developed, some more than others, but it helps make you care more about these characters and what they go through in the story. Lastly there's the villains, which are also extremely strong characters, who have their own backstories and reasons for what they do. It makes you understand them, sympathize with them, and even agree with some of the points that they make. So, overall the characters are one of the major reasons that I enjoyed Shippuden.

Enjoyment- 10/10

If you couldn't tell based off of what I wrote before this, I enjoy Shippuden to the fullest degree. Enough that I re-watched it twice and still got the same enjoyment out of it that I had the first time I watched it.

Overall- 10/10

So, overall I think that this is the best anime out there. Obviously this is my opinion and everyone has a right to their own. However, I request that you give it a chance if you haven't already, and I hope you get the same enjoyment out of it as I did.