Line #31 WebAnimation/TheDemonSlayers


1	Action/horror series of Garry's Mod videos with prominent supernatural motifs, created by Website/YouTube users [[https://www.youtube.com/user/SarisKhan [=SarisKhan=]]], [[https://www.youtube.com/user/shirosaki97 Shirosaki97]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/user/Xho3546 Xho3546]]. The series features the eponymous Demon Slayers, that is a team of spirit [=TF2=] Freaks who pursue and combat demonic and other malevolent supernatural entities.
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3	Inspired by ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'' and ''Franchise/SilentHill''.
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5	The series began on 20 October 2012 and may be watched [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDYbOKYorj5pFW32UOGcWye1LmsCRSNLc here]].
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8	!!This series provides examples of:
9	* AllThereInTheManual - some extra information, such as character names or the explanation for Avatar's presence, is provided on the [=TF2 FreakShow Wiki=].
10	* ArtEvolution - all characters received high-definition models and/or textures as part of the [=TF2 FreakShow HD Project=]. The most noticeable changes are to Reaper and Spanner, and the former had his design altered as well.
11	* {{BFS}} - Nightmare Medic wields a man-sized demonic sword as his primary weapon.
12	* BigBad
13	** Nightmare Medic is the official main antagonist of the series.
14	** Slender Mann has become a secondary, independent one since his introduction.
15	* TheBlank - Slender Mann has a white, featureless face.
16	* CameBackWrong - Warrior returns from his death at the hands of Nightmare Medic... as a milky-eyed wraith at the service of Slender Mann.
17	* CombatTentacles - Slender Mann can use those to hurl his opponents across the room or violently dismember them.
18	* CreepyMonotone - Slender Mann speaks like that with his... voices.
19	* DamagedSoul - Warrior is back as the Avatar. However, his personality has been warped and his loyalty to former friends turned into a dark fixation.
20	* DarkerAndEdgier - than most Website/YouTube videos which feature [=TF2=] Freaks.
21	* DarkIsNotEvil - applies to the Demon Slayers, who wear black or grey uniforms but are definitely the good guys.
22	* DemonSlaying - pretty much what he heroes do. Duh.
23	* EnergyAbsorption - Soul Scout's special ability allows him to sap the energy of his enemies with so-called Energy Mines.
24	* EveryJapaneseSwordIsAKatana - averted with Spanner, who wields a less common ''tantō'' as his default weapon.
25	* {{Expy}} - Slender Mann is one of, no points for guessing, [[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos the Slender Man]]. He's got a few distinct traits, but the inspiration is obvious.
26	* FacelessGoons - the Men of Mystery. They wear bandages that completely conceal their faces.
27	* FightingSeries - many Gmod series focus either on comedy or combat. This one favours the latter.
28	* {{Flashback}} - most of Episode 7, ''Warrior'', which reveals the fate of the titular Demon Slayer.
29	* FlashStep - the Demon Slayers employ an analogous technique in order to catch up with their opponents in the blink of an eye or evade attacks.
30	* FourIsDeath - Warrior used to be the 4th Seat Officer of his unit. He also met his end at the hands of Nightmare Medic before the series started.
31	* GoodIsNotNice - Reaper is rather strict and ruthless.
32	* HalfTheManHeUsedToBe - Pyre's ultimate fate at the hands of Reaper and his Bankai.
33	* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice - the way Warrior meets his demise at the hands of Nightmare Medic.
34	* ImplausibleFencingPowers - the default fighting style of the heroes, at least until they resort to their unique special abilities.
35	* InMediasRes - the series begins some time after the Demon Slayers have come to the [=TF2=] Freak World and they already fight their supernatural enemies.
36	* KnowWhenToFoldEm
37	** ''Hellfire'': When Nightmare Medic gains the upper hand and severely wounds Reaper in a duel, the latter's teammates save their leader and retreat immediately together.
38	** ''Slaughterhouse'': Mender and Soul Scout attempt to engage Nightmare Medic, though the demon proves far too powerful. As such, the two retreat as soon as things go downhill.
39	* LudicrousGibs - Slender Mann's victims usually end up like this.
40	* MasterSwordsman - although his subordinates are all proficient, Reaper is this.
41	* NoSell - Nightmare Medic is unfazed by Warrior's attacks.
42	* TheParalyzer - Mender has the ability to temporarily render his opponent's limbs numb instead of cutting them. This resulted in BitsOfMeKeepPassingOut for Behemoth during a fight.
43	* PlayingWithFire - most of the demonic Freaks possess a degree of pyrokinesis.
44	* PosthumousCharacter - Warrior, one of the Demon Slayers, had been killed before the current day events began as revealed in a flashback. This doesn't stop him from having an impact on the plot, one way or another.
45	* PowerGlows - swords of the Demon Slayers shine briefly whenever they are released.
46	* SuperMode - while all Demon Slayers can release their swords to unlock their special abilities, Reaper's Bankai comes with a proper power increase.
47	* VoiceOfTheLegion
48	** Nightmare Medic speaks with a deep, reverberating voice. Doubles as BlackSpeech.

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