Ayashimon is the Manga Demon Slayer and One-Punch Man Fans Need Now
It is a tough time for fans of Demon Slayer and One-Punch Man but luckily the manga Ayashimon manages to deftly combine elements of both manga into one tale. With the last issue of the Demon Slayer manga dropping way back in May 2020, and One-Punch Man currently on indefinite hiatus, fans have been hard-pressed to find alternative manga that speaks to the stories, styles, and connections that they have grown used to in those other two series. Fortunately, the manga universe is loaded with a range of interesting stories and alternative manga like Ayashimon that can fill the vacuum.
Combining elements of both Demons Slayer and One-Punch Man, Ayashimon is a thoroughly enjoyable manga that will soon have fans of those other series forgetting why they have been missing them. Ayashimon tells the story of Maruo Kaido, a teenager expelled from school for his fighting tendencies. Since he was a toddler, Maruo has been an avid fan of manga, his favorite heroes being Goku, Kinniku-Man, and Jotaro. Wanting to one day follow in the footsteps of his manga heroes, Maruo begins practicing the training techniques he read about in the manga. Initially, his effort end in complete failure and injury. However, his persistent attempts finally lead to success. Indeed, by the age of seven, Maruo is able to split a boulder with a single chop, bend steel bars without breaking a sweat, and defeat anyone who steps in his way. In other words, Maruo is another version of One-Punch Man’s Saitama.
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Unable to find a job that makes use of his skillset, Maruo decides to become a protector or bodyguard, but his over-the-top display of his powers scares off most potential employers.
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