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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga series

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga series logo
AuthorKoyoharu Gotouge
AwardsShogakukan Manga Award (2019), Japan Expo Awards (2020)
GenresAdventure, Dark fantasy, Martial arts
LanguagesJapanese, English
PublisherShueisha
IllustratorKoyoharu Gotouge
Issue Number23 Volumes
Number of PagesVaries per issue
Original Title鬼滅の刃
Comics Issue NameDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Country of OriginJapan
Publisher Website URLhttps://www.shueisha.co.jp/

Kimetsu no Yaiba, also known as Demon Slayer, is a critically acclaimed Japanese manga and anime series. The universe takes place during the Taisho era in Japan, which is ruled by creatures of the night called demons, who cause unrest and fear in people.

The main character is Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is brutally slaughtered by a demon and his sister Nezuko is turned into a demon. He is on a journey to become a powerful black swordsman with unwavering determination to find a cure for his sister and revenge for his family.

The universe is filled with many different characters, each with their own unique abilities and fascinating stories. It has an impressive mix of action, drama and emotional depth and beautifully illustrates the themes of family, friendship and the fight against evil. The series is known for its stunning animations, memorable character designs, and intense and heart-wrenching plot.

Volumes

name
Vol. 1: Cruelty
2016-02-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880723-2
Vol. 2: To You, Someday
2016-04-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880735-5
Vol. 3: Believe in Yourself
2016-06-03 | 192 | 978-4-08-880747-8
Vol. 4: Robust Blade
2016-08-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880758-4
Vol. 5: Time for a Taunt
2016-10-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880769-0
Vol. 6: The Demon Slayer Corps Gathers
2016-12-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-880778-2
Vol. 7: Small Things
2017-02-03 | 192 | 978-4-08-880798-0
Vol. 8: Full Strength
2017-04-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880811-6
Vol. 9: Operation Entertainment District
2017-06-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-880824-6
Vol. 10: Human and Demon
2017-08-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880834-5
Vol. 11: A Close Fight
2017-10-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880847-5
Vol. 12: Reunion in the Wilderness
2017-12-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880862-8
Vol. 13: Transitions
2018-02-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-880879-6
Vol. 14: A Way Out
2018-04-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880891-8
Vol. 15: To Become a Marked One
2018-06-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880911-3
Vol. 16: Reaching Out
2018-08-03 | 192 | 978-4-08-880925-0
Vol. 17: Successors
2018-10-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880941-0
Vol. 18: A World Without Tears
2018-12-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-880953-3
Vol. 19: Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku
2019-02-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-881020-1
Vol. 20: Recovery
2019-04-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-881041-6
Vol. 21: Ancient Memories
2019-07-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-881132-1
Vol. 22: Nightmare on the Night of a Red Moon
2019-10-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-881208-3
Vol. 23: Life Shining Across the Years
2019-12-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-881277-9

Overview

Kimetsu no Yaiba, also known as Demon Slayer, is a Japanese manga series about the life of a boy named Tanjiro Kamado. In this universe, demons roam the earth after dark, tormenting humanity.

Disaster strikes when Tanjiro's entire family is slaughtered by a demon, and only his sister Nezuko survives the ordeal, despite being turned into a demon herself. Despite her unnatural transformation, Nezuko displays remnants of her human emotions and thoughts, forcing Tanjiro to embark on a journey to find a cure for his sister.

The plot thickens as Tanjiro trains to become a demon slayer to protect others from the same fate as his family. As he progresses, he encounters the harsh realities of the world and discovers the essential connection between his family and the origin of all demons, Kibutsuji Muzan. The story skillfully weaves together heartwarming tales of sibling love, friendship and heart-pounding, action-packed battles.