Author | Year | Language | Pages |
Koyoharu Gotouge | 2018 | English | 191 |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, created by Koyoharu Gotouge, is a gripping manga that quickly captured readers’ hearts worldwide. Set in Taisho-era Japan, the series follows the journey of Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered by demons, leaving his sister Nezuko cursed to become a demon herself.
Key Events and Characters
The story begins with Tanjiro returning home one day to discover that a demon has brutally murdered his family. Only his sister Nezuko survives but has been transformed into a demon. Despite this, Nezuko retains some human emotions, and Tanjiro vows to find a way to cure her and avenge his family.
Tanjiro soon meets Giyu Tomioka, a demon slayer who guides him to Sakonji Urokodaki, an experienced slayer who trains him in the ways of demon slaying. The manga introduces the rich world of demon slayers and powerful swordsmen who protect humanity from demons. Tanjiro’s journey is one of growth as he learns various sword techniques and gains strength to face increasingly powerful enemies.