The population of anime watchers greatly increased due to the fact that thousands of watchers were stuck indoors for months in quarantine. Shows were the cure of boredom. Lots of new people got anime....

While some might be turned off by the mention of anime or manga, Demon Slayer feels like many other fantasy stories that western audiences are familiar with. Stories like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings have a similar dark fantasy vibe. Even if someone isn't a big anime fan, they should give Demon Slayer a chance.