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While no recent series can compare to Demon Slayer's level of success and influence in terms of impact on the industry, this doesnt mean that viewers cant find compelling animes to watch after finishing Ufotables adaptation. Fortunately, there are several animes that not only share similar thematics with Demon Slayer but are also equally enjoyable, allowing viewers to pleasingly watch while waiting for the premiere of the anticipated Infinite Castle trilogy film.

Just like Demon Slayer's author has revealed that the story was inspired by iconic series like Bleach, Naruto, and JoJo, and fans can easily track their similarities, some animes share many elements with Koyoharu Gotouges story. Either because of the characters setting, worldbuilding, or having a katana-wielding protagonist fighting some monster creature, these animes are a must-watch for every fan of Demon Slayer.

Hells Paradise: Jigokuraku Based on the Manga by Yuji Kaku

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One of the most popular demographics in anime and manga, shonen has been responsible for some of the mediums greatest hits for many decades. Originally regarded as a manga category that targets young males as its primary demographic and caters to their interests, shonen has long transformed into a broad and diverse genre enjoyed by all ages and genders. Most of the genres classics, from action-adventure epics like One Piece to sports dramas like Hajime no Ippo, are regarded as some of animes best, most inspiring tales.

Even when anime skyrocketed in popularity internationally, shonen remained the mediums leading genre, with many of its hits from the past few decades, such as Attack on Titan and Noragami, already earning the status of modern classics. Yet, the newest generation of shonen anime might be one of the most prolific and multifaceted in the genres history.

“Do all of you remember the name Red Ribbon Army?” That’s the first of many lines of expository dialogue in “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,” the latest animated action-fantasy adaptation-extension of the mega-popular “Dragon Ball” manga comics.

That opening line of voiceover narration also inadvertently prepares viewers for how convoluted the movie soon becomes.

Some tablesetting dialogue explains who the Red Ribbon Army are (bad guys) and why they’re back. The son of the Red Pharmaceutical Company’s founder, Magenta (voiced by Volcano Ota in the Japanese-language version and Charles Martinet in the English dub), wants to take over the world. But soon enough, this fairly straightforward beat-em-up spectacular, which pits heroic aliens against villainous robots, becomes a celebration of “Dragon Ball,” a decades-old anime institution.

Fans of both the “Dragon Ball” and “Dragon Ball Z” anime will probably be the ideal audience for references to the Frieza...

Crunchyroll, the ultimate anime destination worldwide, announced today that tickets for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the newest film in the global anime blockbuster franchise, are now on sale in the United States and Canada at Fandango.com. The film will be available in both English dub and subtitled and will arrive in more than 2500+ theaters in North America on August 19. The film will also be released in select U.S. based IMAX® theaters. Tickets are also now on sale in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Ticket-on-sale dates and openings for global territories are available at http://2022dbs-global.com/.

Crunchyroll and Toei Animation also unveiled a new trailer this afternoon, treating both fans attending Comic-Con International to a new, special exclusive look at the upcoming film.

“Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” also took center stage at the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con International, when special guest of honor from Japan,...

More riches are coming exhibitors’ way, particularly during the late summer dry period, as Crunchyroll and Toei Animation are releasing the next Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, on Aug. 19 in the U.S. and Canada at 2,300 theaters and select Imax venues.

The only other new wide release in theaters at that time is Universal’s Idris Elba movie, Beast. Super Hero is getting a further global blast around the world at the same time.

These Crunchyroll movies are big one weekend cash cows, whereby all the fans come out in one swoop. Rival studios marvel at how Crunchyroll pulls this off, largely without a national TV campaign; dialing into and engaging their fanbase to leave the house. The last Dragon Ball Super: Broly posted a 6-day MLK opening of 22.3M, yet finaled at 30.7M. Worldwide, the pic did 115.7M.

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