This article is a collection of personal thoughts and observations about the hit manga and anime Demon Slayer(Kimetsu-no-Yaiba).
For articles discussing each character, click here.
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What is the manga Demon Slayer (Kimetsu-no-Yaiba)?
Outline of “Demon Slayer”
The work was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020.
The story is about a boy named Tanjiro Kamado, who lost his family after his sister was turned into a demon, and fights evil demons in order to turn her back into a human.
The main story has 205 episodes (23 volumes), and has been adapted into an external manga, a novel, and even an anime by ufotable.
BoyWhat is ufotable?
GirlUfotable is a company that produces animations featuring powerful battle scenes and backgrounds that look like works of art.
The “Fate stay/night” series is a famous example!
Currently, the anime is airing up to the ” Swordsmith Village” version.
Since the manga has already been completed, Demon Slayer is ideal for those who want to read it in one sitting.
How can we enjoy the world of Demon Slayer even more?
Demon Slayer” is a work that has many derivative works.
You can also delve deeper into the world of the work by reading the Gaiden manga and the official spin-off novels.
Below you will find a summary of my thoughts on “Demon Slayer Gaiden” and other works, as well as a discussion of them.
1,First half of the article
Introduction of the work and brief impressions
(No spoilers)
2,Second half of the article
Author’s Personal Thoughts
(Spoiler alert)
The article is separated by a first half and a second half as shown above.
If you are interested, read on!
Anime
As of 2023, the anime has aired up to the “Risshi Arc,” “Infinity Train Arc,” ” Yuukaku Arc,” and “Swordsmith Village Arc.
The backgrounds and battle scenes are especially beautiful in this anime.
Both those who have already read the original work and those who have not yet read it can enjoy the Demon Slayer anime!
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Manga: Demon Slayer Gaiden
This is a manga that contains two side stories featuring popular characters from “Demon Slayer.”
Tomioka Giyu Gaiden
This is a story featuring the character ” Giyu Tomioka,” who is the senior of the main character, Tanjiro Kamakado, and who became deeply involved with Tanjiro and his sister, Nezuko, in the first episode of the main story.
Click here for an introduction to the work, as well as impressions and discussion.
Rengoku Kyojuro Gaiden
This is a story featuring the Enbashira(flame pillar) “ Kyojuro Rengoku“ who plays an active role in the “Infinite Train Arc.”
Click here for an introduction to the work, as well as impressions and discussion.
Game: Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles
The action RPG Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles is available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Steam, and more.
For more information about Hinokami Chronicles, check out this article!
Novel: Demon Slayer spin-off novel
This is an external novel released by J-Books, the official Jump magazine.
The main character is a Kazebashira(wind pillar), Sanemi Shinazugawa, whose relationship with his best friend, Masachika Kumeno, who appeared in episode 168 of the main story, is explored in depth.
Summary: “Demon Slayer” is a manga with a great worldview.
Demon Slayer is a work in which one can enjoy battles, coming-of-age, and Tanjiro’s growth, as is typical of shōnen manga.
However, its appeal does not stop there; the worldview, characterization, and foreshadowing are meticulously designed.
And yet, you hardly feel the storyline is sluggish.
BoyWant to enjoy exhilarating Japanese-style battles with the sunken sword!
GirlI want to fully enjoy the characters and the world of the work!
I recommend this manga to the above people.
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