Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)

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Synonyms: Blade of Demon Destruction

Japanese: 鬼滅の刃

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 23

Chapters: 207

Status: Finished

Published: Feb 15, 2016 to May 18, 2020

Genres: Action, Fantasy

Theme: Historical

Demographic: Shounen

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)

Authors: Gotouge, Koyoharu (Story & Art)

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Score: 8.13¹ (scored by 302,475 users)

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Ranked: #559²

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Popularity: #10

Members: 475,617

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Tanjirou Kamado lives with his impoverished family on a remote mountain. As the oldest sibling, he took upon the responsibility of ensuring his family's livelihood after the death of his father. On a cold winter day, he goes down to the local village in order to sell some charcoal. As dusk falls, he is forced to spend the night in the house of a curious man who cautions him of strange creatures that roam the night: malevolent demons who crave human flesh.

When he finally makes his way home, Tanjirou's worst nightmare comes true. His entire family has been brutally slaughtered with the sole exception of his sister Nezuko, who has turned into a flesh-eating demon. Engulfed in hatred and despair, Tanjirou desperately tries to stop Nezuko from attacking other people, setting out on a journey to avenge his family and find a way to turn his beloved sister back into a human.

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Kimetsu no Yaiba ranked sixth and 17th in the 2020 and 2021 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! for the Male Readers division, respectively. Following the series' success, Koyoharu Gotouge was awarded the Special Prize at the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2021. As of February 2021, over 150 million copies of the series have been sold worldwide.

As a part of the JUMP START initiative, the first three chapters of Kimetsu no Yaiba were published in English in VIZ Media's digital Weekly Shonen Jump on the same day as the Japanese release. VIZ Media published the volumes as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba under its Shonen Jump imprint from July 3, 2018, to August 3, 2021.

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May 13, 2025

edamott

Recommended

The Demon Slayer manga is a solid 10/10, a truly exceptional work. While some may criticize its core story as "basic," this dismisses the incredible emotional depth and unforgettable characters Gotouge crafts. The manga excels in delivering impactful fights and poignant moments that genuinely evoke tears, excitement, and profound empathy, particularly for both the Hashira and even the Upper Moons. Their strengths, flaws, and reactions to the brutal world feel deeply resonant. Unable to wait for the anime's Infinity Castle arc adaptation, I dove into the manga and was astounded. Incredible things are coming, and I'm certain a specific, upcoming Sanemi scene will emotionally devastate ...

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Mixed Feelings

"Demon Slayer," or as I affectionately refer to it, "The Encyclopedia of Shounen Tropes: Demon Edition," does indeed feel like someone decided to play Shounen Bingo and ended up shouting "Bingo!" before the end of the first chapter. It's as if the manga sat down, made a checklist of every single shounen trope out there, and then proceeded to tick off each one with the determination of a protagonist facing their final boss battle.

Now, don't get me wrong, there's a certain charm to sticking to the classics. After all, tropes become tropes for a reason—they work. And "Demon Slayer" works... in the way a microwave ... meal satisfies your hunger. It's quick, it's easy, and you know exactly what you're getting: a wholesome serving of demons, swords, and the power of family and friendship with a side of spectacularly animated battles.

Our hero, Tanjiro, is the epitome of the shounen protagonist: kind-hearted, determined, and equipped with a tragic backstory that's as required in this genre as a sword is for a samurai. His quest to save his sister, who's been turned into a demon, is noble, heart-wrenching, and a perfect vehicle for introducing a variety of demons with increasingly complicated motives and tragic backstories of their own. It's like "My Neighbor Totoro," if Totoro wanted to eat you.

The battles are visually stunning, a feast for the eyes, and they do an excellent job of reminding you that, yes, this is indeed a battle shounen manga. Each fight is more elaborate than the last, showcasing the power of friendship, determination, and, most importantly, breathing. Lots and lots of specialized breathing. Because who needs straightforward swordsmanship when you can have water dragons and fire tigers erupting from your blade?

Let's talk about the side characters, who range from the loveably quirky to the "I swear I've seen you in three other mangas" familiar. They add color, humor, and sometimes a depth to the narrative that keeps it from being just another demon-hunting story. And by depth, I mean they ensure the story checks off another square on the Shounen Bingo card: the power of teamwork.

In summary, "Demon Slayer" might not be breaking any new ground with its adherence to shounen tropes, but it's a testament to the fact that sometimes, all you need is a well-told story with characters you can root for, fights that keep you on the edge of your seat, and animation that makes each scene a work of art. It's comfortable, familiar, and sometimes, that's exactly what you're in the mood for. After all, there's a reason comfort food is so popular, and "Demon Slayer" is the manga equivalent of your favorite dish, served just the way you like it.

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Jun 15, 2025

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Not Recommended

What am I even supposed to make of this manga?

Expectations are everything, and more often than not can hurt your perception of a story if you have overblown or inaccurate ones. But I can’t lie, nor can I think up a better way to open my review; Demon Slayer is a disappointment. Part of that is my own fault from having preconceived ideas about the source material from watching the show, and part of it is the fault of the manga itself, but nevertheless I think it’s a pretty good example of how to fall into a trap of enjoying amateur writing on aesthetic ...

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