‘Demon Slayer’ is one of the most popular shonen anime of all time. After the big three, it is considered one of the best shonen out there. Currently, the anime has had three seasons and the fans are waiting for new seasons. All the episodes of the series have had amazing animation, great storylines, and background music.
This makes fans wonder if some episodes were better than others. IMDb released a rating with the best ‘Demon Slayer’ episodes. The votes were cast by the fans. Here are the top 10 IMDb-rated ‘Demon Slayer’ episodes.
10) Bright Red Sword
This particular episode of the series belongs to season 3. It got a 9.2 rating on the IMDb scale and is quite amazing. In this episode, the lower demons start attacking the swordsmith village and Mitsuri’s crow informs her of the attack. She hurries to save the village. It is in this episode that Tanjiro’s nichirin blade turns red and gets engulfed in flames.
9) Gathering
This episode belongs to season 2 of ‘Demon Slayer’. It got a 9.4 rating on IMDb and was loved by the fans. It takes place in the entertainment district arc after Uzui gets poisoned by Gyutaro. Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu rush to his side to help him defeat the upper moon 6 demon along with his sister.
8) Transformation
This episode is also called Transformation and is in the second season of the series. It got a 9.4 rating from the fans. In this episode, Nezuko completely dominates Daki in a fight that fans seem to have enjoyed. This was the first time when fans got to see the actual potential of Kamado Nezuko as a demon. This makes it one of the top 10 rated episodes of ‘Demon Slayer’ on IMDb.
7) Akaza
This episode is in the Mugen train arc and it incited mixed feelings amongst the viewers. It got a 9.4 but this episode hurt the fans. In this episode, Rengoku fights Akaza, the upper moon three. He manages to fight him properly and stuns Akaza with his skills. However, Akaza remains stronger and manages to fatally wound Rengoku in multiple places. This saddened the fans even though they enjoyed the battle.
6) A Connected Bond: Daybreak And First Light
This was the final episode of season three of ‘Demon Slayer’. It received a 9.5 rating on the IMDb scale and it impressed the viewers. In this episode, the battle between Tanjiro, his friends, and the upper moons comes to an end. However, it is the fact that this episode showed Nezuko walking in the sun that truly stunned the fans.
5) Connected Memories
This episode is from season 2 of ‘Demon Slayer’. It got a 9.5 rating on IMDb and showed Tanjiro and Daki’s fight. In this particular episode, Tanjiro gets angry and stronger after Daki destroys the entertainment district. Fans enjoyed seeing Daki getting scared when she got Muzan’s Memories due to Muzan’s own fear that he felt when he fought Yoriichi.
4) Once We’ve Defeated The Upper-Rank Demons
This episode is also from the second season and received a 9.6 rating from the fans. This episode showcases the teamwork between Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu. It also attracts the viewer’s attention toward Uzui Tengen and the strength and resolve he possesses. This makes it one of the top 10 rated episodes of ‘Demon Slayer’ on IMDb.
3) Set Your Heart Ablaze
This episode is from the Mugen Train arc and this episode broke the fans. It received a 9.7 rating on IMDb and for good reason. This is the last episode of the arc and it is the episode in which Rengoku gets killed. Rengoku manages to save everyone on the train, however, he loses his own life in the process. Fans loved the fight between him and Akaza but hated that they had to see him die.
2) Hinokami
This episode is from the very first season of ‘Demon Slayer’. It received a 9.7 rating from the fans and they loved the episode. In this episode, Tanjiro uses the sun-breathing style for the very first time and it also showed Giyuu’s skills and Nezuko’s resolve to protect her brother. This episode was packed with action and emotions and fans truly enjoyed it.
1) I Will Never Give Up
This episode is from the second season of the series which features the entertainment district arc. It got a 9.8 rating and for good reason. The episode lives up to its name as it shows Tanjiro trying his best to fight despite being alone. He got mocked by Gyutaro, he was alone and in no condition to sever his head, but Tanjiro didn’t give up. This resonated with the fans and they loved it.
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