

It’s handy from a storytelling perspective. Because this is a work of fantasy, not science fiction, the narrative can gloss over the whys and hows, inviting viewers to take the talking animals at face value. It’s true that in real life crows are some of the most intelligent non-human animals, while parrots can mimic human speech, and in Demon Slayer this is all taken to the next level. Kasugai Crows are the main messengers of the Demon Slayer Corps, and ordinary Slayers like the powerful Hashira use them to receive orders or invitations to meetings.

It’s unclear exactly how or why there were intelligent mice and crows in the world of Demon Slayer, but killers take these animals for granted, and it’s obvious viewers should too. There’s a reason demons don’t have their own pets to help them out. They are intelligent animals that can talk, and their loyalty to demon slayers could be quite telling.
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The series is also blessed with solid humor and comic relief, but sometimes it’s more than just jokes.Īt first, Kasugai’s talking crows seem like a visual gag, and during the Entertainment District arc, a pair of “muscle mice” were also introduced. Demon Slayer is one of the biggest titles in shonen anime right now, thanks to a winning combination of excellent animation technique, compelling and heartfelt characters, thrilling combat system and themes that resonate.
