Spoilers ahead for the Solo Leveling manhwa and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle!!

Few modern anime have captured mainstream attention like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Solo Leveling . Both series have been hailed for their stunning visuals, fast-paced action, and crowd-pleasing characters. Yet, despite their overwhelming popularity, each title suffers from the same glaring narrative flaw of a romance subplot that feels unearned, shallow, and nearly forgotten until the story’s conclusion.

The difference, however, lies in audience expectation. Solo Leveling has long been criticized for surface-level character work and action-first storytelling, so fans almost expected its romantic subplot to falter. Demon Slayer , on the other hand, is pra

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