“Frieren would trash Michael Jackson”: Demon Slayer Fans Find Themselves Divided After Latest Anime Overshadows Tanjiro’s Abilities

Fans who watched Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End seemed to forget about Demon Slayer.

“Frieren would trash Michael Jackson”: Demon Slayer Fans Find Themselves Divided After Latest Anime Overshadows Tanjiro’s Abilities

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  • Demon Slayer, beginning in 2019, became hugely popular because of its incredible animation, action, and fast-paced story.
  • After the latest anime release, there's been a split among Demon Slayer fans.
  • Some were upset because one new series power system seemed to downplay the main character Tanjiro's abilities.
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Demon Slayer fans found themselves split after watching Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

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Demon Slayer, beginning in 2019, became hugely popular because of its incredible animation, action, and fast-paced story. Some fans think its fame might be more about hype than its actual quality. However, many fans love the intricate power system in the series.

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Frieren

After the latest anime release, there’s been a split among Demon Slayer fans. Some were upset because one new series seemed to downplay the main character Tanjiro’s abilities, causing disagreement among the audience.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Sparks Debate Among Demon Slayer Fans Over Power Systems

A new anime called Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is causing debate among Demon Slayer fans because of its different power system. Fans already had differing opinions about the strength of Tanjiro in Demon Slayer.

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Tanjiro from Demon Slayer

Frieren, the main character of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, seems more powerful than the Demon Slayer protagonist. Some viewers who watched both series suggest that Frieren could easily defeat Muzan, considered the most powerful characters in Demon Slayer.

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A Twitter post by @SlyPerformer compared Frieren to Tanjiro, calling Frieren the “real demon slayer.”

Even fans agree that Frieren could easily defeat Muzan (referred to humorously as Michael Jackson within the “Demon Slayer” series).

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Many fans are speculating about Frieren’s powers in the upcoming episode, anticipating that the next episode, episode 9 of the series, will feature an incredible fight, and they can’t wait to see it.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Redefines Fantasy Anime by Prioritizing Journey over Epic Battles

The new anime, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, stands out from other popular fantasy shows by focusing more on the journey itself rather than big battles. Unlike many fantasy series, it emphasizes the experience of traveling and the small moments along the way, rather than just the heroic fights or major events.

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This unique approach shows that simple tasks during a journey can be just as thrilling as fighting monsters. This is why Frieren succeeds in capturing the essence of time in a way that other fantasy shows don’t.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

If you haven’t heard about the new Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End anime, here’s what it’s about:

Frieren, an elf mage, traveled with Himmel the hero, Heiter the priest, and Eisen the dwarf warrior for ten years to defeat the demon king.

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After their quest, Frieren continues her journey alone, realizing time passes differently for her compared to her human friends. Fifty years later, she meets them again, but they’ve aged and passed away. This makes Frieren reflect on the nature of connections when it’s too late to say goodbye.

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Written by Tanmay Jha

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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He's currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.