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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

鬼滅の刃

manga
Finished
2016
Action
Adventure
Drama

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Is there an anime?

Yes. Watch the adaptation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 26 episodes · on 3 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 1 episodes · on 3 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc 7 episodes · on 5 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc 11 episodes · on 5 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc 11 episodes · on 5 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc 8 episodes · on 4 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle 1 episodes · on 1 platforms

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The facts

Status: Finished
Chapters: 207
Volumes: 23
First released: 2016
Country: Japan
Format: manga
Author: Koyoharu Gotouge
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What it is about

The setting is Taisho era Japan. Tanjirou is a kindhearted young boy who lived peacefully with his family as a coal seller. Their normal life changes completely when his family is slaughtered by demons. The only other survivor, Tanjirou's younger sister Nezuko, has become a ferocious demon. In order to return Nezuko to normal and get revenge on the demon that killed their family, the two of them depart on a journey. From a young talent, an adventure tale of blood and swords begins! (Source: Shonen Jump) Notes: - Includes two extra chapters. - Nominated to the 24th and 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.