Craving more Demon Slayer? Here are 10 epic anime to watch while you wait for the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle

While waiting for the popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to build up to its last chapter in 2025 with the Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy, anime fans can watch these contemporary hits.

Here are 10 great anime titles that you can watch, as complied by Comic Books Resources (CBR):

1. Fate/Zero

If the jaw-dropping imagery of Demon Slayer left you speechless, Fate/Zero is a must-see. This too like Demon Slayer is produced by Ufotable, it's a dark fantasy about the bloody battle royale of the Fourth Holy Grail War. It is a monumental event where mages and spirits of ancient historical warriors clash for a chance to get their wish granted by the legendary artifact, as per CBR.

2. Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen too gained popularity roughly the same time as Demon Slayer, it revolves around a dark urban fantasy world where a secret society of sorcerers protects humanity from cursed spirits, according to CBR.

3. Shiki

If you like horror fiction then you might want to watch Shiki. It is a mystery anime with supernatural threat, which is centered in a rural Japanese village plagued by an enigmatic epidemic of supernatural origins, Shiki sees its human characters clash with their ghastly enemies, their war bringing into question the very essence of what makes one human, as per CBR.

4. The Elusive Samurai

It is samurai anime and is rooted in samurai history, with the story of Hojo Tokiyuki, the sole survivor of his clan who is out for revenge. With its spectacular animation and period fantasy aspects, The Elusive Samurai makes history more interesting.

5. Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku

One of anime's so-called "Dark Trio," it is about the emotionless assassin Gabimaru on a deadly mission to find the elixir of life. With its high-stakes action and horror elements, it offers fans of Demon Slayer a thrilling theme.

6. Solo Leveling

It is based on a Korean web novel, and Solo Leveling is set in a world where Gates to monster-filled pocket dimensions have opened all across the globe, as per CBR. Sung Jinwoo is chosen by the world’s System to be the only Hunter capable of leveling up, according to CBR.

7. The Garden of Sinners

A treasure from Ufotable, The Garden of Sinners is a series of urban fantasy movies, which covers an investigation by Shiki Ryougi, an aloof demon hunter with peculiar supernatural abilities, as per CBR.

8. Dororo

It is based on Osamu Tezuka's beloved manga, Dororo is about the adventures of Hyakkimaru, a disfigured ronin eliminating demons across Japan to retake his missing body parts, and the titular Dororo, a spunky orphan who tags along on Hyakkimaru’s vigorous quest, according to CBR.

9. Shigurui: Death Frenzy

Ditch the fantasy, Shigurui is a story about the real world. It covers the savagery and ruthlessness of Japan’s famed warriors. It is about the feud between former pupils of the legendary Kogan dojo, the blind swordsman Seigen Irako and the one-armed samurai Fujiki Gennosuke, as per CBR.

10. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

It is a fantasy adventure anime about familial love prevailing over cruel circumstances. According to CBR, it is the best story told through the anime medium.

FAQs

What should I watch if I loved the animation in Demon Slayer?
You’ll want to check out Fate/Zero. It’s by the same studio, Ufotable, and the animation is just as jaw-dropping.

Is there an anime that dives deeper into historical Japanese themes?
Yes, you can watch The Elusive Samurai. It blends samurai-era history with a fun, animated twist.