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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
AwardsHarvey Award
GenresAction, Dark fantasy
LanguagesJapanese
PublisherShueisha
IllustratorKoyoharu Gotouge
Issue Number23
Release DateInvalid date
Number of Pages192
Original TitleKimetsu no Yaiba
Comics Issue NameDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Country of OriginJapan
Publisher Website URLhttps://www.shueisha.co.jp/
Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Koyoharu Gotouge. The series takes place in a world where humans are preyed upon by demons, and follows the journey of a young boy named Tanjiro Kamado who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and turn his transformed younger sister Nezuko back into a human. The story is set during the Taisho period of Japan, where a secret organization of demon slayers, called the Demon Slayer Corps, exists to protect humans from the demons. The organization is led by the enigmatic and powerful Kagaya Ubuyashiki. Throughout the series, Tanjiro is joined by a group of skilled fighters, including the boisterous Zenitsu Agatsuma, the stoic Inosuke Hashibira, and the powerful demon slayer Kanao Tsuyuri. Together, they face a variety of powerful demons, some of whom have unique abilities and personalities. The world of Kimetsu no Yaiba is a mix of historical Japan and fantastical elements, with unique swordsmanship styles and demon powers. The story explores themes of family, friendship, betrayal, and grief, as Tanjiro strives to protect those he loves and become the greatest demon slayer in the world.

Volumes

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1: Cruelty
2016-06-03 | 192 | 978-4088907070
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 2: Someone Unknown
2016-08-04 | 208 | 978-4088907087
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 3: Believe in Yourself
2016-10-04 | 192 | 978-4088907094
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 4: The Final Selection
2016-12-02 | 192 | 978-4088907100
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 5: To Hell
2017-02-03 | 192 | 978-4088907117
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 6: Mount Natagumo
2017-04-04 | 192 | 978-4088908916
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 7: Muzan Kibutsuji
2017-07-04 | 208 | 978-4088908923
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 8: The Strength of the Hashira
2017-10-04 | 192 | 978-4088910605
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 9: The Voice of Hinokami
2017-12-04 | 192 | 978-4088910612
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 10: Myoko and Sanemi
2018-02-02 | 192 | 978-4088910629
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 11: Tsuzumi Mansion
2018-05-02 | 208 | 978-4088813733
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 12: The Lower Moon One
2018-07-04 | 192 | 978-4088813740
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 13: Return of the Demon Slayer
2018-10-04 | 192 | 978-4088813757
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 14: The Water Hashira
2018-12-04 | 192 | 978-4088815218
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 15: Fighting Tanjiro
2019-02-04 | 192 | 978-4088821073
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 16: Fabricated Memories
2019-05-02 | 192 | 978-4088821080
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 17: Arrow Demon
2019-07-04 | 192 | 978-4088821097
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 18: A World Without Demons
2019-10-04 | 192 | 978-4088824272
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 19: Hinokami
2020-02-04 | 192 | 978-4088828201
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 20: Endless Night
2020-05-13 | 192 | 978-1974711127
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 21: Dance of the Butterfly Estate
2020-07-03 | 192 | 978-1974712414

Overview

Kimetsu no Yaiba, also known as Demon Slayer, is a popular Japanese manga and anime series created by Koyoharu Gotōge. It is set in Taishō-era Japan and revolves around the journey of a young boy named Tanjirō Kamado who becomes a demon slayer after his family is brutally murdered and his sister, Nezuko, is turned into a demon. The series is characterized by its unique and captivating storyline, which explores themes of loss, family, revenge, and redemption. It also features a diverse and colorful cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and personalities. The main antagonists of the series are the demons, who possess extraordinary powers and abilities and feed on human flesh. Demon slayers are the only ones capable of defeating them, using special techniques and weapons such as Nichirin swords and breathing techniques. In addition to the anime and manga series, the Kimetsu no Yaiba universe has been expanded through various spin-off manga, novels, video games, and even stage plays. It has become a cultural phenomenon in Japan and around the world, with its popularity continuing to grow.