Demon SlayerandMy Hero Academiahave a lot in common. They are two of the most popular shonen series of the modern day, they both boast fluid, eye-catching animation and thrilling plots, and theyfeature some of thestrongest and most unstoppable characters in anime.
Inosuke Hashibira fromDemon Slayerand Bakugo Katsuki fromMy Hero Academiaare undoubtedly two of anime’s mightiest heroes of all time, defeating even the deadliest villains effortlessly. In a stunning fan animation by@danimate_2d, these two powerhouses are pitted against one another, inan epic clash that must be seen to be believed.
Fan Animation Features Inosuke and Bakugo Battling One Another Impressively
The Video Reveals How Incredible an Official Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia Collaboration Would Be
In the video, posted on @danimate_2d’s X page,the two heroes duke it out in an astonishing fully hand drawn animation.Demon Slayer Inosuke slashes at his opponent with his characteristic set of two nichirin swords, one in each hand, while Bakugo blasts back at his enemy with his powerful Explosion Quirk, controlled using grenade-shaped gauntlets on either arm. The animation is about a minute-long and shows off the fighting style of each character, imagining what would happen ifMy Hero AcademiaandDemon Slayerever enjoyed an official anime crossover and these two strong-willed heroes encountered each other.
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The fighting animation is magnificent, filled with bright colors as the heroes punch and strike at each other, both desperate to declare themselves the victor. The short clip does not end with either character being revealed as the definitive winner of the battle though, instead, the video ends in a symbolic way, zooming in on a frame ofone of Inosuke’s nichirin swordsembedded in the ground right next to a cracked grenade, meant to represent Bakugo and his fiery powers. From start to finish, the video is captivating,showing off @danimate_2d’s true talent for hand-drawn animation.
Bakugo and Inosuke Are the Most Persistent, Headstrong Heroes in Their Series
In the Fighting Animation, Their Mightiness and Refusal to Ever Give Up Are on Display
Inosuke and Bakugo are two of the most powerful characters in their respective universes, so it only makes sense that a fight between them would be intense. Neither of these heroes ever gives up, even when it is quite risky for them to continue. Inosuke almost lost his life against horrifically threatening Upper Rank demons like Doma and Muzan, while Bakugo never stopped working as a hero, even after being kidnapped by the League of Villains and nearly losing his lifeto Shigaraki and All For One. This enthralling animationonly further proves how headstrong and persistent the pair are.
Dan Mark Lagaza, the artist behind the hand-drawn animation, is exceptionally skilled at bringing these iconic characters to life in an exciting, never-before-seen way, and he even teaches animation classes to help others learn how to create incredible, fast-paced works of art like this one by breaking down his process. Watching these two fan-favorite heroes, Bakugo and Inosuke, battle so determinedly revealshow legendary a collaboration betweenMy Hero AcademiaandDemon Slayercould be,featuring these respectable heroes fighting alongside one another to take down villains, or perhaps, like in the video, challenging each other on the battlefield.
Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibais a wildly popular anime and manga franchise created by Koyoharu Gotouge. Set in Taishō-era Japan, it follows Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons and seeks a cure for his sister, Nezuko, who was turned into one. The franchise includes a manga, anime TV series, films, video games, and spin-offs. Known for its stunning animation and gripping storyline,Demon Slayeris one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
