Entertainment · K-Culture & Anime · 21 hrs ago
Classic Anime Influences Behind Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer is a manga and anime series by Koyoharu Gotouge, centered on young heroes who fight demons.
Its breathing techniques resemble the Ripple Technique in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, where breathing patterns produce energy used against supernatural enemies.
The series also shares elements with Naruto, including ranked groups and tragic stories for villains.
Its elite Hashira have a ranked structure that Tatsuhiko Katayama, the series’ primary editor, has linked to Bleach’s Gotei 13.
Gotouge has also named Gintama as an influence on the humor and character interactions in a dark, violent setting.
These connections show how Demon Slayer adapted ideas from earlier anime while developing its own identity.
The supplied account does not say what happens next in the series.
Demon Slayer drew on earlier anime, including JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Naruto, Bleach and Gintama, according to CBR.
The article says Demon Slayer’s Breathing Styles closely resemble JoJo’s Ripple Technique.
It links the Hashira’s ranked order to Bleach’s Gotei 13.
It also compares Demon Slayer’s ranking system and tragic villain backstories with elements of Naruto.
The article credits Gintama with influencing the series’ humor and character interactions.
- Who
- Demon Slayer creator Koyoharu Gotouge and primary editor Tatsuhiko Katayama are discussed.
- What
- The story examines classic anime influences behind Demon Slayer.
- When
- CBR published the article on Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The article describes how earlier anime helped shape Demon Slayer’s techniques, character dynamics, rankings and humor.
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- Creator
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Editor
- Tatsuhiko Katayama
- Breathing Styles influence
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Ripple Technique
- Hashira ranking influence
- Bleach’s Gotei 13
- Humor influence
- Gintama
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